Caffeine Doesn’t Give You Energy
It blocks adenosine, the chemical that makes you feel tired.
You're not more alert, you're just less aware of your fatigue.
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You drink coffee to wake up and stay sharp. But most people get the timing, the effect, and even the science completely wrong.
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