Just one cup can take you over your limit
For plenty of us, a strong cup of coffee in the morning is the only way we can muster the strength to roll out of bed and power through the first few hours of the day. Swigging down a frothy latte before firing up your emails is pretty much standard practice here in the UK, as is grabbing a lunchtime pick-me-up before you brave the afternoon slump.
A couple of squares of dark chocolate at your desk and a couple of painkillers throughout the day and you’re well on your way to consuming nearly double, if not triple, the amount you should be. “By blocking adenosine, caffeine actually increases activity in the brain and the release of other neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and dopamine. This reduces tiredness and makes us feel more alert. There are numerous studies showing that caffeine can lead to a short-term boost in brain function, including improved mood, reaction time and general cognitive function.
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