
A dopamine receptor that manages the amount of calcium enters a cell is combined with caffeine. As a part of the reward system, dopamine involved with caffeine has been thought to not reward individuals with certain genetic variations the same. GRIN2A has recently shown a recent connection to such a genetic predisposition.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/07/140710081304.htm
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I've heard both positive and negative effects of coffee, but I haven't heard of GRIN2A before. The link between a decreased risk of Parkinson's and an increased level of caffeine is something that is not widely known. I found this blog very interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know that if potential Parkinson's patients want to be tested for GRIDN2A, they can just be easily treated with coffee/caffeine with this new study.
ReplyDeleteWell, at least now I know my coffee addiction is beneficial in some way.
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