Decaf Coffee May Offer Unexpected Memory Benefits, Study Suggests

Decaffeinated coffee may be linked to improvements in some aspects of memory, according to a recent experiment that points to different potential benefits from decaf and caffeinated coffee.

The study found that coffee containing caffeine was associated with improved attention and alertness. Decaffeinated coffee, meanwhile, showed a possible link to better performance in certain areas of memory.

The findings suggest that the two types of coffee may be associated with distinct aspects of cognitive function, rather than offering the same effects.

The results should not be read as evidence that decaf improves memory across the board. The reported benefit concerned some aspects of memory, while the findings for caffeinated coffee focused on attention and alertness.