Science5 Mar 2026/3 min read
How Caffeine Hijacks Your Brain
Caffeinedoesn'tgiveyouenergy.Itblocksthechemicalthattellsyouyou'retired.There'sabigdifference.
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Caffeinedoesn'tgiveyouenergy.Itblocksthechemicalthattellsyouyou'retired.There'sabigdifference.
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Caffeine doesn't give you energy. It blocks the chemical that tells you you're tired. There's a big difference.
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