Regular intake of caffeine is inversely related to levels of depression, according to a large scale analysis. Caffeine's effects on other animals gives an insight into its effects on humans, and consuming it at regular intervals can increase mental and physical performance.
This podcast discusses the strong reinforcing effects of caffeine, making us like foods and drinks containing it more than those that don't. However, caffeine also has several positive health benefits, such as neuroprotective and anti-depressive effects, and enhancing mental and physical performance, but it's essential to know when to avoid it.
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The every other day schedule of caffeine intake could provide the optimal level of caffeine intake while avoiding caffeine withdrawal effects. However, this should not disrupt high-quality sleep, as caffeine can also affect neurotransmitter and hormone systems in addition to its performance-enhancing effects, which have been well-studied and mechanistically understood.
Energy drinks can be regulated either as a beverage, a food item, or a supplement, which makes it difficult to fully understand the impact of the ingredients on the body. There is a need to study people who consume these products regularly since the long-term effects of some of these ingredients are still not clear.
To enhance the performance effects of caffeine, regular caffeine users should either take a break from it for two to three days or consume caffeine on an empty stomach. To avoid jitteriness and crashes, they should drink an equal amount of water with their caffeine.