How to have a healthy relationship with caffeine

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/06/1161394509/the-truth-about-caffeine

by andsoitis • 4 months ago

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rangersui• 4 months ago

I stopped caffeine entirely in high school after it caused severe diuretic effects during an exam.

What I noticed is that energy I thought was mostly placebo. Once I stopped expecting it to work, I didn't miss it. The article's point about caffeine not being a substitute for rest resonated. I just learned that lesson earlier than most.

The genetic variation angle is interesting though. I'm curious if people who are naturally caffeine-sensitive just end up not drinking coffee, or if the sensitivity itself is a separate genetic trait.

weare138• 4 months ago

You're not my supervisor.

profstasiak• 4 months ago

Caffeine is the biggest scam, eclipsed only by AI. Literally pure downside addiction, yet scientist will be claiming it has health benefits for years like they did with alcohol/marihuana

How to have a healthy relationship with caffeine

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