This is one reason many people describe coffee as making them feel more energetic, focused, or ready to tackle difficult tasks.
However, it is more accurate
to say caffeine modifies neurotransmitter activity than to claim that coffee simply “boosts serotonin and dopamine.” Its effects on mood are more complex than that.
3. Coffee and Mood
Observational research has found associations between habitual coffee consumption and a lower risk of depression in some populations.
However, these studies cannot prove that coffee itself prevents depression.
People who drink coffee may differ from non-coffee drinkers in many other ways, including diet, activity, work routines, social habits, and underlying health.
