{"id":11236,"date":"2016-05-17T08:12:22","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T08:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hk-blog\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-bid-4499\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T15:06:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T09:36:54","slug":"caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-bid-4499","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Caffeine Explained: Everything You Always Wanted to Know<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Everyone has their favourite beverage, some like coffee, while some simply adore their morning tea. While their tastes might differ, the presence of caffeine remains the same. Let\u2019s understand what exactly caffeine is!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t like to have their daily pick me up drink to lift their spirits and prepare them for a hectic day ahead. But do you know the amount of caffeine your favourite drink contains? A cup of freshly brewed coffee, ice cold soft drink, a hot cup of aromatic tea or your favourite energy drink, one thing that\u2019s common across all of them is their core ingredient i.e. caffeine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>People across the globe have been enjoying beverages and food items containing caffeine for a very long time, which has made it one of the most studied ingredients in food science. Despite all the misperceptions and misconceptions, caffeine still remains a steady ingredient in at least almost all the beverages that people love to gorge on. To help you understand what is caffeine, we bring you some science based information about health, that will not all answer all your ifs and buts but will also help you understand caffeine effects on health.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"hk-content-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/caffeine.jpg\" \/><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Is_Caffeine_Safe\" >Is Caffeine Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#What_Amount_of_Caffeine_is_Considered_as_Moderate_for_an_Adult\" >What Amount of Caffeine is Considered as Moderate for an Adult?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Benefits_of_Consuming_Caffeine\" >Benefits of Consuming Caffeine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Side_Effects_of_Caffeine\" >Side Effects of Caffeine\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Caffeine_Withdrawal_Symptoms\" >Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Pre-Workout_Benefits_of_Caffeine\" >Pre-Workout Benefits of Caffeine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Some_Interesting_Facts_About_Caffeine\" >Some Interesting Facts About Caffeine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Caffeine\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Caffeine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Q1_Is_caffeine_considered_to_be_harmful_for_your_body\" >Q1. Is caffeine considered to be harmful for your body?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/caffeine-explained-everything-you-always-wanted-to-know\/bid-4499\/#Q2_Does_caffeine_have_any_long-term_effects_on_your_health\" >Q2. Does caffeine have any long-term effects on your health?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Caffeine_Safe\"><\/span><b>Is Caffeine Safe?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most common question that people ask generally, whether caffeine is safe or not. The answer can be simple, anything in moderation is safe and the same goes for caffeine too. Decades of research and studies have also found that consuming caffeine in moderate amounts is generally good for your overall well being and causes no harm to your health.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Amount_of_Caffeine_is_Considered_as_Moderate_for_an_Adult\"><\/span><b>What Amount of Caffeine is Considered as Moderate for an Adult?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a healthy adult, moderate caffeine consumption should not exceed 100\u00a0 milligrams per day, which constitutes to some 2 to 3 cups of home brewed coffee per day. This much amount of caffeine consumed every day has no adverse effect on the health of a healthy adult in general.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Consuming_Caffeine\"><\/span><b>Benefits of Consuming Caffeine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, if taken in moderation caffeine can be great for your health with several health benefits. Historically, small amounts of caffeine have been used for weight control, overcoming chronic fatigue conditions, alleviating different kinds of pain, improving breathing patterns, etc.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, small amount of caffeine in your daily diet can provide you the below mentioned health benefits:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine can benefit people who are at the high risk of liver disease<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps in increasing muscle strength<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If consumed in moderation, caffeine can increase your metabolism by breaking down the fat, freeing fatty acids and forcing them to burn in the form of energy<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Caffeine <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">consumption increases the effect of pain relief medication<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves your mental faculty<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the symptoms of asthma<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detoxes liver and cleanses the colon<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It relieves post workout muscle pain by up to 40%<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Caffeine benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your health by warding off diseases like Alzheimer and Parkinson Disease<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces the risk of stroke and Type 2 diabetes by almost 22%<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_Effects_of_Caffeine\"><\/span><b>Side Effects of Caffeine\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anything consumed above its recommended amount can cause problems to your health. Same stands true for caffeine as well! <\/span><b>Caffeine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remains neutral to your health until you start consuming it in excess. Once the excess consumption begins your body gets used to it and takes the form of addiction. You may also experience some <\/span><b>caffeine side effects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> upon excess intake. Symptoms arising out of your too much coffee consumption are the same as you may feel at the time of caffeine withdrawal.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, excess of caffeine can lead to below mentioned heat hazards:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restlessness<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heartburn<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches (sometimes severe)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeplessness<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/caffeine-supplements.jpg\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caffeine_Withdrawal_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine withdrawal symptoms will start surfacing as soon as 12 hours after you had your last cup of your favourite caffeinated beverage, though the symptom will largely depend on the amount of caffeine you have consumed. These withdrawal symptoms may last for up to a week if you are trying to reduce your caffeine intake.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restlessness<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irritability<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches (sometimes severe)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle stiffness<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chills and\/or hot spells<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We suggest that you start cutting down on your caffeine intake slowly as it will help you in avoiding withdrawal symptoms as well as caffeine side effects. You can even try decaf coffee or a herbal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/health-food-n-drinks\/tea\/green-tea?navKey=SCT-hfd-gtea&amp;itracker=w:hkconnect%7C;p:inter-linking%7C;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">green tea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the morning if you cannot start your day without your daily dose of kick.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-Workout_Benefits_of_Caffeine\"><\/span><strong>Pre-Workout Benefits of Caffeine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in constant search of some serious kick before starting a workout then caffeine can come to your rescue. There is no denying the fact that most of the athletes and bodybuilders rely greatly on caffeinated pills and drinks as a common supplement in their pre-workout diet. This is because in addition to all caffeine benefits, it also acts as an excellent choice for consumption before a workout.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that consuming caffeine before workout helps in increasing alertness, sharpens focus, helps burn fat effectively, improves mood, helps gym goers in working for a longer period in gym and also boosts their pain tolerance.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several ways to consume caffeine before your workout the best among them is in the form of your favourite cup of hot beverage, caffeine capsule if you are not fond of coffee, dark chocolate, energy drinks, green tea or pre-workout supplements and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/weight-loss\/metabolic-care\/fat-burner?navKey=CL-1052&amp;itracker=w:hkconnect%7C;p:inter-linking%7C;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat burners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which you can mix with the beverage of your choice as per the recommended dosage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine levels in the bloodstream of a normal human reach its peak approximately 60 to 90 minutes after consumption, therefore, you should take caffeine at least 1 to 2 hours prior to your workout session for maximum effect.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Interesting_Facts_About_Caffeine\"><\/span><strong>Some Interesting Facts About Caffeine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost every other individual uses caffeine on a daily basis. This can be in various forms. Here are some interesting facts that you should know about caffeine:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found mostly in the leaves, fruit and seeds of more than 60 plants across the globe.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content of caffeine found in coffee and cocoa beans, kola nuts and tea leaves is mostly used for making popular beverages and food items like coffee, tea, soft drinks and chocolates.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine is also one of the most commonly used flavouring agents used in many of the desserts and beverages.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The origin of coffee dates back to 575 A.D. In the African region, where coffee beans were used as currency as well as food.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first ever caffeinated soft drink was created in the 1880\u2019s.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So far we have discussed caffeine benefits, side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and some interesting facts. If you are suffering from any health conditions or illnesses, you can consult your doctor to determine safety of the caffeine products you consume.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"hk-content-image\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div ><style>#sp-ea-38615 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}.sp-easy-accordion-enabled .eap_section_title_38615, body .eap_section_title_38615 { color: #444; margin-bottom:  30px; }#sp-ea-38615.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-38615.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-38615.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-38615.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-38615.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}a.collapsed {\r\n    color: #212326 !important;\r\n}<\/style><h2 class=\"eap_section_title eap_section_title_38615\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Caffeine\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About Caffeine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1779291182\"><div id=\"sp-ea-38615\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Is_caffeine_considered_to_be_harmful_for_your_body\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-386150\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse386150\" aria-controls=\"collapse386150\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Q1. Is caffeine considered to be harmful for your body?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse386150\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-386150\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caffeine is considered to be likely safe for consumption by individuals who are healthy. This as well is when the same is consumed in limited amounts. If you exceed the recommended amounts of caffeine intake, you may face certain side effects.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Does_caffeine_have_any_long-term_effects_on_your_health\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-386151\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse386151\" aria-controls=\"collapse386151\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Q2. Does caffeine have any long-term effects on your health?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse386151\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-386151\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Caffeine can provide certain benefits to your overall health including metabolism boost, enhanced levels of energy, improved cognitive function, and so on. However, you should ensure that you do not consume large amounts of the same or you may face addiction, disturbed sleep, and gastrointestinal issues.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-38615-6a0dd42e232d4\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Q1. 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