How to make coffee drinks?

Coffee and energy drinks make me sleepy...?

• OK so I'm 18 and for 1-2 years I'm drinking coffee now and then (tastes good),but i don't feel anything rather than tiredness after... It doesn't wake me up neither ...show more

• Answer:

  Lots of people experience the same problem. But there are ways to improve it! Coffee and energy drinks are definitely not a great way to keep your energy levels up because of the way they react in your body. Caffeine works when it is being mistaken as another compound called adenosine by the brain and prevents adenosine from “rightfully taking their place”. The molecular structure of caffeine looks similar to adenosine and hence is able to bind to adenosine receptors in the brain. However, instead of slowing down cellular activities like adenosine would, the nerve cells speed up instead with caffeine, leading to an increased neuron firing. An “alert” message will eventually be conveyed to the adrenal glands, which release adrenaline, the “fight” or “flight” hormone into the blood stream, causing an increase in pulse rate, blood pressure and causes muscles to tense up. Thus one does not feel the drowsiness but gets the perk instead! In the long run, too much adrenaline means our body is in a state of “fight” or stressed mode all the time and it wears out our system leaving us jumpy, irritable and addicted to caffeine for energy. When the adrenaline wears off, we plunge into a deeper state of weariness than before, hence we experience the “crash”. You should instead rely on regular meals, optimum nutrition and exercise to boost and sustain our energy level in a healthy manner. You also need to incorporate some exercise into your day, although it may sound contradictory, the body is more energized after a 30min workout. Mental fatigue can be dealt with by taking the right supplements such as essence of chicken and managing stress through exercise such as yoga. Getting enough rest and sleep at night (a minimum of seven hours of uninterrupted sleep) is also crucial to alleviate fatigue and tiredness. Your BRAND’S® Advisor This information and advice published is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information on this web site is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. You should consult a physician in all matters relating to your health, especially if you are on long term medication or have any existing medical condition.