Caffeine May Be Borrowing Energy From You–Here’s Why

Caffeine May Be Borrowing Energy From You–Here’s Why
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Jimmy Almond, M.D.
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.

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“Caffeine is generally a brain stimulant,” said Edward Giovannucci, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.