For some of us, a cup of aromatic coffee in the morning is a must for breakfast. But one cup of this drink a day is usually not enough. In general, we consume enough caffeine per day. Let's dispel common myths about him.
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The first myth is that there is more caffeine in a cup of espresso than in regular freshly brewed coffee. In fact, a standard serving of coffee contains 90 to 225 milligrams of caffeine, while espresso is much less - 40 to 70 mg.
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It is widely believed that caffeine is a diuretic, but this does not mean that it can dehydrate the body. Caffeine is able to remove only the amount of liquid that we consumed after drinking a cup of coffee or tea.
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The next myth is that caffeine is found exclusively in coffee. But this substance is widely used in cooking, it is also found in chocolate, beloved by many. It is also widely used in pharmaceuticals.
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Will caffeine help you sober up? It is a myth. It can only invigorate and cannot lower the level of alcohol in the blood in any way.
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Another famous myth is the following: caffeine is addictive, caffeine is a drug. Of course, people who consume caffeine regularly and in large quantities may experience certain symptoms if they quit it, such as drowsiness and headache. However, they will soon pass.
