LifeLab

Caffeine is something we all consume in our day to day lives. Each of us probably consume more than we realise too. Caffeine is in coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks and even chocolate and all in varying amounts.

Caffeine is a stimulant and can boost energy, your heart rate and improve focus and energy to differing effects. It is commonly used as a stimulant to start our day, before big meetings or exams or before exercise and the gym.

Caffeine affects each of us differently and can stay in our system anything from 4-9 hours. If you have your last coffee late in the day than expect that coffee to still be affecting you later that night when you go to bed.

Tips for limiting the affect of caffeine:
1) Try have your last high caffeine item no later than 3pm in the day.
2) Read packaging to see how much caffeine is in other items you are consuming such as soft drinks and energy drinks.
3) Swap caffeinated teas for herbal teas, especially later in the evening.
4) Try to drink a glass of water for every caffeinated drink you have throughout the day.
5) Know what affects you and your own body.