Caffeine: a deep dive into the world of extreme focus and power
Most people don’t have a problem with caffeine. They have a problem without caffeine. Each day billions of people rely on caffeine. Caffeine helps us to wake up in the early morning or to get through a late shift. As the very first 100% plant based extreme energy drink, Nightwatch is more than happy to share the natural wonders of caffeine. Nightwatch is all about extreme focus and power. But what is caffeine exactly? These are our findings.
The very first shot of caffeine
Caffeine is an alkaloid occurring naturally in about 60 different plant species. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system. It’s been around for ages. Historians track the first brewed tea as far back as 2737 B.C. Many years later an Ethiopian shepherd noticed that his goats became super energetic after eating berries from a certain tree. This is how coffee was reportedly discovered. A century ago, caffeine was added to soft drinks. Energy drinks came into our lives, to save the day.
The pros and cons
Caffeine can literally save the day. According to Hopkins medicine, caffeine may decrease your risk of both Alzheimers’ and Parkinsons’ disease. Those with the condition are enabled to control their movements better. Also, caffeine may improve our mood, decrease the likelihood of depression and stimulate brain function. At the same time, caffeine is associated with poorer sleep quality. Overuse may lead to sleeplessness and frequent nighttime awakenings.
The impact of caffeine
“The impact of caffeine depends on how much you consume and the source” says Dr. Stephen Juraschek. Jurkaschek is an internal medicine specialist at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre. We couldn’t agree more. It is exactly why our energy drink is made from guayusa. The caffeine in guayusa is being released differently into your body than the caffeine in coffee. So how does it work?
Go guayusa!
Guayusa releases the caffeine slowly over time, without the highs and lows connected to drinking coffee. Another benefit: Guayusa also contains the alkaloids theobromine and theophylline, which increase your ability to focus and raise your energy levels. That’s right: Nightwatch makes sure you feel energized, both physically and mentally. No side effects!
So what’s the catch?
There is none. It’s safe for most healthy adults to consume up to 400 milligrams of caffeine per day. That’s about two cups of coffee. In our case it comes down to a maximum of four 330 ml bottles per day. Or five 250 ml cans. Cheers to that! And cheers to your improved mood, improved health, improved sport performances or should we say improved quality of life?! Maybe we are exaggerating (or maybe we’re not).
