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We love caffeine! It’s been used by humans since ancient times as medicine before becoming mainstream as we know it today.
nIt’s hard not to love caffeine when it’s so prevalent in our society today.
nFrom coffee shops on every corner selling lattes worth $10+ each,
nto energy drinks available everywhere.
nIt’s everywhere!

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You’re probably reading this because you want something more than just another energy drink.
nYou want something natural,
nsomething that will give you energy,
nbetter focus,
nbetter concentration,
nbetter athletic performance.
nAnd perhaps most importantly,
nyou want something that won’t make you jittery
nor give you heart palpitations!

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If this sounds like you then read on!
nI’m going over why caffeine might not be best suited
nof giving us all these benefits we desire.
nThe dangers of caffeine use are often overlooked.
nEven though there are plenty of studies out there showing its benefits,
nthere aren’t many showing its downsides.
nThe problem is,
ncaffeine use has become so common place
nit has almost become accepted as normal.
nBut there’s nothing normal about drinking
four cups of coffee every morning,
followed by three energy drinks throughout your day!
This amount can easily lead
to anxiety,
insomnia,
digestive issues,
and other health problems!
So let’s take a look at why caffeine might not be best suited
of giving us all these benefits we desire!

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Table Of Contents
1.What Is Caffeine?Caffeine is found naturally in coffee beans,ntea leaves,ndark chocolate,ntobacco,nanchois,ncola nuts,nbreweru2019s yeast,nfava beans,nfenugreek seeds,
2.How Much Caffeine Is In Common Foods And Drinks?Coffee - 95 mg per cup
Tea - 25 mg per cup
Cola - 35 mg per 12 oz can
Energy drinks - varies widely depending on brand,
but usually around 80 mg per serving
Chocolate - varies depending on type,
but generally around 20 mg per ounce
Tobacco - varies depending on type,
but generally around 10 mg per cigarette
3.How Does Caffeine Work?
Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors in your brain.
Adenosine is a neurotransmitter responsible
for promoting sleepiness.
When caffeine blocks these receptors,
you donu2019t feel sleepy anymore!
4.The Benefits Of Caffeine Use In Sports Nutrition
Increased alertness
Improved concentration
Increased endurance capacity during exercise (e.g., better running times)
Reduced perception effort during exercise (e.g., better cycling times)
5.The Dangers Of Caffeine Use In Sports Nutrition
Increased heart rate (i.e., tachycardia)
Increased blood pressure (i.e., hypertension)
Insomnia/e.g., sleeplessness/e.g., nervousness/e.g., jitters/