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Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance

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The Indirect Effects of Caffeine on the Cortisol System

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Caffeine itself can stimulate the release of cortisol a little bit more than it would otherwise be present in your system. By blocking those adenosine receptors and because of the indirect effects of caffeine on the cortisol system, you actually are reducing the clearance of adenosine that would otherwise occur. If you don't have time to do a full workout, well then getting some movement, you know, ten minutes of skipping rope or even five minutes of jumping jacks or walking if that's all you have time for. But that's going to zero out the adenosine present in your System.

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