Caffeine: What do we know about it?

There is new research showing health benefits of caffeine. 

Let’s start with some negative viewpoints about caffeine.  

#1 Caffeine is Dehydrating

Not true. Caffeine has a slight diuretic effect, meaning it causes a small increase in urine

output which is not effective enough to influence whole body dehydration. Realistically

if you are consuming a liquid which will increase your urine frequency just the same as

you are drinking water, decaf coffee etc.

#2 Caffeine Increases Cortisol

It is not clear whether caffeine has an effect on cortisol (hormone). People who are new

to taking caffeine experience a large spike in cortisol that lasts through the day.

Comparatively, the equivalent would happen if you avoided caffeine for 5 days.

Caffeine raises anxiety, which can increase the release of cortisol.

It all comes down to your personal situation on whether you should take caffeine or not.

If you are someone who experiences anxiety, cannot sleep, unfavourable side effects or

battle with unbalanced cortisol levels, you probably should avoid caffeine.

#3 Caffeine Can Hinder Sleep

Age, stress levels, and mental health impact how you respond to caffeine. Research

shows that caffeine can alter our 24hour clock, altering our hormone release and cause

delays the release of melatonin which can throw off the physiological system and make

it harder t0 recover from and make your tiredness and lack of sleep worse.

Now, let’s explore the reasons to use caffeine.

#1 Legal Performance Enhancing Aid Available that is most effective

Caffeine reduces pain and increases fat burning therefore great for enhancing

performance and capacity.

#2 Reduce Obesity

Caffeine kindles fat burning and metabolic rate and taking it consistently is linked with a

lower body rate. However, if you have unhealthy habits then caffeine is not likely to

help lose body fat.

#3 Improves Concentration & Information Processing

Caffeine increases the molecules that stimulate the brain molecules, norepinephrine

and dopamine for greater recall and understanding.

#4 Improves Reaction Time

By keeping adenosine (a chemical that is present in all human cells) from binding,

caffeine can dull fatigue and improve the stimulatory response for a faster response to

incoming information.

#5 Caffeine Boosts Mood and Decreases Depression

Since caffeine is a natural mood booster it increases happiness, your well being and

pleasantness.

*As always, consult with your physician to see what is best for you.