Caffeine Makes You Smarter and Happier

Scientists have been studying caffeine for years, and have discovered that caffeine offers all sorts of health benefits. Caffeine may be able to help you lose weight because caffeine stimulates brown fat, or brown adipose tissue, which burns off calories in the form of white fat. Caffeine is also effective at reducing pain after an intense workout, and a recent study discovered that caffeine activates an enzyme in the brain that prevents dementia. Are you feeling better about your daily cup (or cups) of coffee now?

The good news just keeps coming. Caffeine and its effects on creative thinking were recently studied, and it was discovered that caffeine has remarkable effects on problem solving abilities and mood.

The University of Arkansas Study

A study published in the journal Consciousness and Cognition by a University of Arkansas researcher further confirmed that caffeine does increase your ability to focus and solve problems, however, it doesn’t stimulate creativity.

For the study, 80 volunteers were randomly given either 200mg caffeine, equivalent to two cups of coffee (or four espresso shots), or a placebo. They were then tested on standard measures of:

1. Convergent thinking (problem-solving) 

2. Divergent thinking (creative thinking)

3. Working memory 

4. Mood

 Convergent thinking is defined as seeking a specific solution to a problem, for example, the “correct” answer. Divergent thinking is characterized by idea generation where a large set of novel or interesting responses would be suitable. This is also known as creative thinking.

The 200mg caffeine was shown to enhance problem-solving significantly in the study. However, the data suggests that the stimulant has no significant impact on creative thinking. In addition, caffeine also did not significantly affect working memory. These results are a bit disappointing, however, the news improves when it comes to the fourth category. When it came to mood, the test subjects who took the caffeine reported feeling less sad.  

The Conclusion

So, yes, caffeine does make you feel happier, and smarter too. While caffeine does not increase creativity or working memory, it does have powerful cognitive and emotional effects. This is great news for all of us in today’s day and age who take caffeine for its lifestyle-enhancing effects along with its myriad of health benefits. We now know that caffeine supports focus and problem solving, along with its brain-protecting and antioxidant properties.

Seattle Gummy’s Mocca Shot and Energon Qube Power Up

Are you ready to more easily incorporate caffeine into your daily lifestyle? Or are you tired of the coffee jitters and energy crash that can come with a cuppa joe? Seattle Gummy has got you covered with their famous Mocca Shot energy gummy and their potent pre-workout Energon Qube Power Up. The Mocca Shot contains 200mg of natural caffeine which is the same amount used in the University of Arkansas study and is equivalent to two cups of regular coffee. And, the Energon Cube contains natural caffeine along with the power herb, ginseng, which supports endurance. Energon Qube also has complex carbohydrates for energy, making it the pre-workout sports chew to reach for.

The energy you’ll get from a Mocca Shot is different from what you’ll get from coffee. One way it is different is that you’ll get steady, smooth energy, that is jitter and crash-free. The Mocca Shot contains several different nootropics, or smart drugs, like the Chinese herb Gingko Biloba, which increases blood flow to the brain and fills your body with potent cardiovascular supporting antioxidants. You’ll get a full dose of energy-making and brain-feeding B Vitamins from the Mocca Shot. The Mocca Shot also has Dutch cocoa, which is full of antioxidants and is a mood lifter. 

In addition to these other beneficial ingredients, the Mocca Shot’s caffeine will also absorb much faster than coffee or tea. Caffeine in liquids needs to be digested by the small intestine before the caffeine becomes available to your bloodstream. Not so with the Mocca Shot. Chew the Mocca Shot thoroughly and feel the caffeine absorb through the thin skin in your mouth. Within three minutes of eating a Mocca Shot, twenty percent of the caffeine is in your bloodstream!

With their incredible gummy technology, Seattle Gummy has created the best energy chew on the market. Let Seattle Gummy help you start your day, energize your workout, or lift you out of an afternoon slump. Try a Mocca Shot today, and put one in your pocket for later. 

Journal Reference:

Darya L. Zabelina, Paul J. Silvia. Percolating ideas: The effects of caffeine on creative thinking and problem solving. Consciousness and Cognition, 2020; 79: 102899 DOI: 10.1016/j.concog.2020.102899