Adopting these hacks can help you get the most pep in your step.
Think of it as a friendly nudge to your brain, saying, Hey, lets get going!
Interestingly enough, there are also some specific food interactions to be in-the-know about.
Advani adds that vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts can quicken caffeine metabolism.
Interactions with Medications
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Timing of Consumption
The coffee buzz doesnt linger foreverit gradually disappears as your body metabolizes caffeine.
Drinking coffee in the morning on an empty stomach can provide a greater energy boost, Advani explains.
Advani also advises spreading out your caffeine intake during the day.
That has to do with cortisol levels in the body.
When cortisol is high, caffeine is not as reliable in helping you stay alert, she explains.
If you are looking for an afternoon energy boost, Arsenault suggests having a caffeine nap.
Thats when you drink something caffeinated and then take a 15-minute nap.
Once you wake up, the caffeine will kick in, and you get a double-dose of alertness.
One final strategy Arsenault recommends?
Listening to your body and adjusting intake based on personal sensitivity to caffeine is crucial.
Of course,caffeine isnt the only solutionto staying energized during the day.
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