We’ve all had caffeine before; some of us have it every day. But what does that morning cup of coffee or tea do to us, really? In this episode, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, M.D., Preventative Cardiologist at @MayoClinic, provides insight on how caffeine affects our bodies, including:
*Caffeine is a stimulant that affects people differently
*People metabolize caffeine differently
*How to know if you’re drinking too much caffeine
*If caffeine truly helps you wake up, or if other drinks can do the trick too

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