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caffeine

caffeine Caffeine is a naturally occurring methylxanthine found in certain plant seeds, nuts, and leaves.

Caffeine is a naturally occurring methylxanthine found in certain plant seeds, nuts, and leaves. In the central nervous system, it mainly blocks adenosine receptors, which reduces adenosine’s calming effect and increases brain activity; it also has anti-inflammatory effects.