Long hours, early mornings, late nights and ongoing challenges of Covid recovery have some of us reaching for more caffeine than usual. More than 80 percent of U.S. adults turn to caffeine sources for an extra boost to get through a groggy morning, to stimulate our brains or for an afternoon pick-me-up.
If you’ve noticed growing need to increase your caffeine intake to maintain its energizing effects, you may have built up a tolerance to caffeine.” – Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD
Research has shown that the effects of regular caffeine consumption decrease over time, contributing to the building of tolerance. This decrease in benefits may be noted even as soon as within a few days. Smith shares how to deal with caffeine tolerance.
Source: University Health News, January 7, 2022. Link.