Are you sure you wanted to write this question as a reply to my comment rather than a top-level comment?
I wanted to write it as a top-level comment. Still figuring LessWrong's UX out, apparently I suck at it. Sorry
It is not.
Right, that's my understanding as well. Hence the confusion as to why it isn't talked about more. I guess I can put my question more directly:
Is the public largely misunderstanding the adenosine/tiredness-blocking effects of paraxanthine, or are they just unaware of it and it remains a niche molecule?
Apologies for the blunt question - but is this some sort of new finding/theory that paraxanthine can act similar to caffeine in blocking adenosine?
I'm unclear why all I've ever read about caffeine so far (and I've read a fair amount!) always mentions the ~5-6hr half-life for its practical effects on sleep, but never mentions paraxanthine.
The part of this piece that interested me most is the fact that caffeine may be way more unhealthy than we thought - if its long-term adenosine blocking properties are twice what was previously thought.
Maybe you have some guess as to why this isn't talked about?
I wanted to write it as a top-level comment. Still figuring LessWrong's UX out, apparently I suck at it. Sorry
Right, that's my understanding as well. Hence the confusion as to why it isn't talked about more. I guess I can put my question more directly:
Is the public largely misunderstanding the adenosine/tiredness-blocking effects of paraxanthine, or are they just unaware of it and it remains a niche molecule?