Research Spotlight: Caffeine

What we all had wrong regarding that morning cup of joe...

Several months ago, I published a breakdown on caffeine. The post included its mechanism of action, popular methods of ingestion (coffee… anyone?), and strategies to leverage its beneficial effects.

Last month, there was a comprehensive article published using the latest research to clear up misconceptions about caffeine. Based on high-quality studies, the authors answer 14 common questions and explain where the fallacies exist.

Don’t be alarmed… caffeine has still been confirmed to be health promoting when consumed in moderation which equates to an upper-bound of 400mg per day or ~3-4 cups of coffee for those that are counting.

However, I’ll be transparent.

There are two facts this article establishes where I was completely wrong in my previous breakdown.

The good thing is, it’s all positive news.

Let’s take a look.

Caffeine and Dehydration