Celsius causes brain fog

Question

Celsius and other caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog and fatigue.

Comments

Have you ever experience brain fog/fatigue from drinking Celsius in your personal life?

Answer 1

The title of this article tells the reader it is going to show the connections between caffeine and brain fog.  It is a misleading title; this article doesn’t directly prove that caffeine directly results in brain fog and the other stated symptoms. The main claim of the article is that “caffeine could be the cause behind your constant state of exhaustion - and all the mental lapses that come with it.” Throughout this reading, different sources are linked out to provide more information on the causes and effects of caffeine. Vail Health is cited as saying, “Brain fog is fairly common, but it’s not normal; it’s a symptom of other problems… not sleeping well…low or high blood sugar in a person with diabetes”. This quotation supports an important point of this article: drinking caffeine is not the leading cause of brain fog and fatigue, but it could be a factor in trouble sleeping. These symptoms are treatable and not detrimental. Caffeine is used by many people who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome (CSF) to combat symptoms, and because of that, they don’t receive proper sleep, continuing the cycle of sleep deprivation and caffeine. In conclusion, this article is false; caffeine is not the cause of brain fog, but it can still affect sleep schedules and efficiency. A lack of sleep can cause some of the other symptoms, like brain fog, dehydration, and fatigue, but it is not the direct cause. 

Answer 2

The article given proves this claim to be partially true. The article talks about the small burst of energy you get from a caffeinated drink and goes on about the common thought that caffeine gets you going but that's not always the case. It goes into detail that caffeine can cause you to be more tired and slower throughout the day (para 2). The article given along with another one from the Center for Functional Health talks about the impact caffeine can have but it states that caffeine does not cause brain fog. Caffeine has been found to enhance the severity of brain fog caused by other issues such as lack of sleep. It is important to not use caffeine as a bandaid approach (functional health para 6). So the claim that Celsius along with other caffeinated drinks causes brain fog is exaggerated but not completely false.

https://thecenterforfunctionalhealth.com/blog/why-coffee-can-make-brain-fog-worse/

Answer 3

the article discusses how celsius and other caffeine drinks can contribute to brain fog and fatigue, particularly after restless nights. Dr.Dennis Lipton notes that individuals with brain fog may not recognize how poorly they feel unit they seek treatment, which can include simple changes like going to bed earlier and reducing caffeine intake. while caffeine is often used by those with chronic fatigue syndrome and insomnia it is not the primary cause of these symptoms. overall, while caffeine can impact sleep quality and exacerbate symptoms, it's not the sole cause of brain fog and fatigue, making the article's headline somewhat misleading

Answer 4

The main claims of the article state that caffeine can cause brain fog and sleep problems. 

In the article, many different points are made but most significantly the article states multiple times that caffeine can cause brain fog and sleep problems. There is significant information that proves caffeine can effect sleep if taken six hours before sleeping stated in a 2013 study published in the ​Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine​. This cite is trustworthy due to .gov and plenty of verified references. Though caffeine isn't directly related to brain fog it can cause other health problems. In conclusion, caffeine has many negative effects such as sleep deprivation but it isn't directly connected to brain fog.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3805807/#:~:text=The%20results%20of%20this%20study,detrimental%20effects%20on%20daytime%20function

Answer 5

This article claims that Celsius and caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog and can cause symptoms of not getting sleep well or can cause serious low or high blood pressure.

In the Vail article, Dr. Lipton says "Often people don't realize they had brain fog until it clears up" meaning that even when you drink caffeinated drinks on a regular basis you won't know if you have brain fog or not, although when it's treated you "suddenly feel - and think - better". That being said, caffeinated drinks isn't the leading cause of brain fog, leading Dr. Lipton to state "treatment can be as easy as going to bed earlier, sleeping with oxygen (for sleep apnea), consuming less alcohol and caffeine, eating health foods regularly and even drinking more water". This quote is saying that there are other factors that go into having someone get brain fog, not just from caffeinated drinks.

Another interesting fact is an article from Christopher Drake stating "results demonstrated a moderate dose of caffeine at bedtime, 2 hours prior to bedtime, or 6 hours prior to bedtime each have significant effects on sleep disturbance..". This is something that a lot of people may not take into account. No matter if you have a caffeinated drink 2 or 6 hours before you go to bed, it's still going to have the same effect on your sleeping habits, causing insomnia, the need for more caffeine and your hygiene habits.

Although these articles claim that caffeinated drinks cause brain fog and can be treated by sleep, drinking water, and changing your habits, the article by Sara Berg states "In low doses, caffeine may cause depression" which makes a different claim saying that you can have it but not as frequently.

I believe that these articles are exaggerated/misleading due to different articles spinning different claims about how caffeinated drinks cause brain fog.

https://www.vailhealth.org/news/could-it-be-brain-fog

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3805807/

Answer 6

The article that this claim stems from is arguing not that caffeine causes brain fog, however that caffeine, if used poorly, can have effects on sleep which then results in brain fog. This article states, “This is one of the reasons that caffeine can have a negative effect on people's sleeping patterns, according to the Cleveland Clinic, which notes that those with caffeine sensitivities can also have insomnia and feelings of restlessness.” While this quote supports the idea that caffeine causes sleep problems, it does not state that brain fog is a direct result of caffeine, but a direct result from sleep problems. Therefore, this claim has some truth, however is ultimately misleading.

Sources

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-quit-caffeine

https://www.livestrong.com/article/440331-caffeine-brain-fog/