SHR # 2494 :: It is Not Just a Cup of Coffee: The Effects of Caffeine Pre and Post TBI - Dr. Detlev Boison PhD - Coffee has a beneficial effect on traumatic brain injury. But it is not simple. Pre-treating and post-treating the injured brain have different effects. As well as chronic coffee consumption post TBI. Knowing what works and what does not will make a world of difference to the injured person. This research also helps those who suffer from seizures and Epilepsy.