Would You Recommend Caffeine?

Caffeine is a fairly safe supplement at the recommended doses. It may cause minor side effects in some people and should be used with caution in individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure, GERD, and several other conditions.

Is caffeine good or bad for you?

Caffeine consumption is generally considered safe, although habit forming. Some side effects linked to excess intake include anxiety, restlessness, tremors, irregular heartbeat, and trouble sleeping ( 53 ). Too much caffeine may also promote headaches, migraine, and high blood pressure in some individuals (54, 55 ).

What are the benefits of caffeine?

Caffeine may have some health benefits, but not all of these have been confirmed by research.
  • Weight loss. Caffeine may boost weight loss or prevent weight gain, possibly by: ...
  • Alertness. ...
  • Sports performance. ...
  • Brain function. ...
  • Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. ...
  • Memory. ...
  • Liver and colon. ...
  • Eyelid spasm.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.