The answer to this question is part yes and part no. Jobat and Geradus Mulder’s discovery was the same: theine and caffeine are in fact the same molecule.
THE ABSORPTION RATE OF THEINE VS CAFFEINE
Even though theine and caffeine molecules are exactly the same, it is important to note that they do not affect the body in the same way. Our body must also break the bonds that link certain molecules together before absorbing them.
In the case of caffeine, the molecules are much freer in the coffee grains, meaning they are not bonded to other substances. As they are absorbed by the body, they are released much more quickly into our system. This is why we feel stimulated for two to three hours after drinking a cup.
In the case of theine, the opposite is true. The theine molecule is often bonded to other substances found only in tea. As mentioned above, the body needs to break these bonds before absorbing the theine. This is why tea takes longer to affect us and is less stimulating.
Finally, it is impossible to clearly distinguish the different effects of these molecules on the human body. Just keep in mind that theine and caffeine are exactly the same molecule, even though caffeine is the more common term. So, next time you hear the word theine you will know that it is the same chemical compound as caffeine.
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