Think that late-night espresso is harmless? Your brain waves beg to differ. Caffeine consumption has the power to disrupt your natural sleep-wake cycle and to significantly alter your sleep architecture. 

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• Delays sleep onset by 9-16 minutes on average

• Reduces total sleep time by 25-45 minutes

• Decreases sleep efficiency by 5-7%

Jittery nerves, jittery wallet? Caffeine consumption has significant quantifiable effects on impulsivity and consumer behavior, particularly in shopping and gambling contexts.

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• Increases spending by 50% and item purchases by 30% when consumed before shopping

• Increases purchases of non-essential items by 56% 

• Significantly correlated with higher gambling urge scores and impulsive behavior scores ​​​​​​

Does your morning coffee kickstart more than just your day? Besides having a mild diuretic effect, caffeine interferes with the absorption and retention of multiple nutrients.

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• Interferes with iron absorption by up to 80% when consumed with iron-containing foods or supplements

• increases stomach acidity by 2.3 times compared to water due to stimulating gastric acid secretion

• Stimulates colon motility 23% more than decaf coffee and 60% more than water

Anxiety in your cup? Recent research shows that caffeine intake is associated with an elevated risk of anxiety, including in healthy individuals. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, causing the body to produce and release adrenaline, which can trigger anxiety or nervousness.

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• Mimics or exacerbates symptoms of anxiety, including nervousness, restlessness, and a fast heart rate

• Moderately increases anxiety risk even at low doses (<400 mg) 

• Induces panic attacks in over 50% of individuals with panic disorder at doses equivalent to ca. 5 cups of coffee

Does your morning coffee kickstart more than just your day? Besides having a mild diuretic effect, caffeine interferes with the absorption and retention of multiple nutrients.

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• Interferes with iron absorption by up to 80% when consumed with iron-containing foods or supplements

• increases stomach acidity by 2.3 times compared to water due to stimulating gastric acid secretion

• Stimulates colon motility 23% more than decaf coffee and 60% more than water​

Could your daily brew be stressing out your skin? Excessive caffeine intake can potentially accelerate skin aging and exacerbate various skin concerns.

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• caffeine consumed even 6 hours before bedtime can significantly disrupt sleep, potentially affecting skin regeneration

• Stimulates cortisol secretion, which can lead to increased oil production and potential acne breakouts

• Acts as a diuretic, potentially leading to dehydration which can cause skin redness, inflammation, and a dull complexion