Is Caffeine a Neurostimulant, Neurotransmitter, or Neurotoxin?
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), up to 400 mg of caffeine per day is considered safe for most healthy adults, yet confusion persists regarding its exact neurological function. In exploring the question, "Is caffeine a neuro?" we must move beyond a simple classification to understand its intricate role as a neurostimulant, rather than a neurotransmitter or a conventional neurotoxin.
