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Why you should love; Coffee - The black gold

  • Coffee is extremely popular globally, ranking as the second most consumed beverage after tea.
  • Often viewed as a supplement, coffee contains various nutraceutical compounds that impact the brain and can be stimulating.
  • Coffee consumption can improve mood, enhance performance, aid in dieting, provide social benefits, and increase productivity.
  • Genetics play a crucial role in how individuals metabolize coffee; some are fast metabolizers, while others are slow, affecting their sensitivity to caffeine.
  • The benefits of caffeine include increased cognitive functions, power output, blood flow, and a reduction in the perception of exertion during physical activities.
  • Periodizing caffeine intake as part of a training regimen might optimize training performance and mitigate tolerance over time.
  • Coffee also offers social benefits and is an integral part of many people's daily routines, akin to how alcohol functions in social settings.
  • Chronic sleep deprivation, not coffee itself, is often the primary issue when exploring the negative effects associated with caffeine and sleep patterns.

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