30 Seconds SummaryCaffeine is a Femme Fatale
- Caffeine is popularly known for stimulating the central nervous system and enhancing performance, though its benefits are limited for bodybuilders and short-duration activities.
- Despite its reputation, caffeine's role as a fat burner is overstated, with effects like a slight increase in metabolic rate for a few hours and minor caloric burn, leading to negligible long-term weight loss.
- Caffeine's psychological effects include reducing fatigue, perceived exertion, and improving cognitive functions, which makes it highly appealing despite minimal physical benefits.
- Anhydrous caffeine (in powder or capsule form) tends to be more effective than liquid forms like coffee.
- Regular consumption of caffeine can lead to considerable tolerance and withdrawal symptoms, even at relatively low daily doses such as 100 mg (about one cup of coffee).
- Withdrawal symptoms include headaches, fatigue, and decreased alertness, and although they are significant, they usually subside significantly after about 9 days.
- It's advised to use caffeine cautiously, ensuring intake is not habitual to avoid dependency and to experience its benefits without severe withdrawal effects.
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