Every morning, most Americans reach for that steaming cup of coffee, believing it is their lifeline to alertness and productivity. However, the daily caffeine fix is more of a clever illusion than a genuine energy booster.
When you drink coffee, you are actually borrowing energy from your body’s future reserves.
How Caffeine Keeps You Energized
“Caffeine is generally a brain stimulant,” said Edward Giovannucci, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.