The quick answer is because caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, and can result in an overload of energy impacting the body. For some people this rush is overwhelming for the body and brain and sometimes they suffer unpleasant side effects such as lack of focus, restlessness, anxiety and jitters and that was us (if you are wondering who us is – see below or click here).
A KID AT CHRISTMAS?
It's been suggested regular intake of coffee can prepare the brain for action and prompt response. HOW? Well caffeine acts as a stimulant by blocking the eurotransmitter adenosine's receptors, therefore increasing brain excitement.. think a kid on Christmas Eve waiting for Santa.
There's a high chance that kid wouldn’t be able to focus because they are too excited and pumped up to see Santa… kind of like your brain when it can’t focus after drinking coffee.
AFFECTS ON THE BODY AND BRAIN
Caffeine is absorbed from the digestive tract into the bloodstream and stimulates the nervous system, it speeds up heart rate, significantly too, if you consume about 360mg of coffee, aka about 3.5 cups of coffee, which is why it’s a great way to give us natural energy. But some reports have stated caffeine can increase difficultly in relaxing and cause restlessness therefore, making it hard to focus.
However, whilst some people have reported these negative effects of coffee, it is a source of great energy that can positively impact us. In fact, some research has reported caffeine can increase performance and has a positive influence on ADHD sufferers when combined with prescribed stimulants, as it has a positive influence on working memory, alertness and, general cognitive performance. So where does CBD come in?
WHAT IS CBD?
CBD is a compound of the plant Cannabis sativa L (aka hemp) but it does not get you high because it is free from any psychoactive effects caused by THC. Soo CBD when mixed with coffee creates the perfect drink, alleviating the negative effects some people suffer from, such as anxiety and jitters, whilst promoting the positives like boosting cognitive performance and alertness leaving you with focused energy. So we made a drink with both of these things and it's called a Ybee.
In case you were wondering Halloween is actually an Irish Pagan holiday and it doesn’t come from America. You may be thinking that has absolutely nothing to do with this article and you’d be absolutely right. Just fancied putting it in.
