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?

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In the article you referenced, it mentions that brain fog is not a medical condition. I believe that when you're coming down from caffeine, you can feel fatigued and may struggle to think clearly. If someone is dependent on caffeine, they're likely to experience fatigue later in the day and may not be fully cognizant.

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The article explains that while caffeine can boost alertness, excessive consumption, especially from drinks like Celsius, may lead to brain fog due to its interference with sleep and potential to cause over-reliance. One point you could expand on is the act of caffeine consumption and how it can disrupt sleep, which worsens fatigue, prompting more caffeine use. I would say that a helpful addition would be to emphasize the importance of understanding individual caffeine intake tolerance, making it harder to generalize its effects on brain fog and fatigue.

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Personally, I stopped drinking caffeine as a habit and also to save money, but found that later in the day when the effects wear off you may feel a sense of grogginess or fatigue. This is a normal effect of caffeine and occurs with other drugs especially when you have an addiction or over-reliance on it. Because Celcius also has a ridiculously high amount of sugar mixed with the caffeine it can cause sugar crashes, also causing fatigue-like symptoms.

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While this claim could be true in some cases, the article you associated it with didn't have science based factual claims, making it hard to believe it to be true. Also, yea, caffeine isn't the best thing for you, but to develop brain fog because of it sounds a little extreme

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I agree with you. According to Yale Medicine, brain fog is not a medical condition. When people refer to "brain fog" they are often experiencing symptoms like "sluggish thinking, difficulty processing information, forgetfulness, and an inability to focus."

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/how-to-manage-long-covid-brain-fog#:~:text=Brain%20fog%20isn't%20an,%2C%20pay%20attention%2C%20or%20concentrate.

Answer 1

This article comes across as a bit misleading and exaggerated. It places caffeine consumption as a primary cause of "brain fog" but doesn't use evidence to connect the two. The author explains that caffeine can cause symptoms of sleep deprivation, citing a reliable source in Cleveland Clinic. This sleep deprivation is what can cause the feeling of brain fog, but sleep deprivation isn't just caused by caffeine consumption, and the article never fully bridges the gap between caffeine and brain fog. Obviously, a lack of sleep could be caused by caffeine and lead to brain fog, but the claim of the article makes it sound like consuming caffeine products causes your brain to get foggy, which is not true.

Answer 2

The article linked with the claim says that Celsius and other caffeinated drinks are the cause of brain fog, fatigue, restless nights, and sleep deprivation. However, the usage of caffeinated drinks isn’t the cause of brain fog and fatigue. Throughout the article there are sites that link information for more advanced explanations of the causes and effects of caffeine. Dr. Dennis Lipton explains “people with brain fog may not realize how bad they feel until they treat it and suddenly feel-and think-better.” The reason for this is that caffeine impacts sleep schedules and is linked to fatigue as well as sleep deprivation. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the caffeine itself is causing brain fog. The affects that come after the caffeine wears off are what is linked to brain fog. According to Lipton, “treatment can be as easy as going to bed earlier, sleeping with oxygen (for sleep apnea), and consuming less alcohol and caffeine.” So from these claims we can see that lifestyle and habits can be linked to brain fog, not the caffeine itself. Dr. Fiona McCarthy addresses this in an article by Vogue. She says, "What I recommend in the first instance is to look at your lifestyle and asses if there is anything that can be remedied from a lifestyle perspective. Poor sleep and stress are significant contributing factors to brain fog." If you can address these it can make a significant difference. Often times our choices impact future decisions. Going to bed late and having to wake up early can be a cause for wanting to drink caffeine. Fixing certain habits like managing your time and going to bed early can decrease your need for caffeine and ultimately end the vicious cycle of taking caffeine for constant fatigue and drowsiness due to a lack of sleep.

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

https://www.vogue.com/article/how-to-deal-with-brain-fog#:~:text=%E2%80%9CCaffeine%20can%20aggravate%20the%20symptoms,It's%20a%20true%20vicious%20cycle.%E2%80%9D

Answer 3

So this article talks about brain fog and how caffeine causes that but it also talks about sleeping patterns and also it depends on how many caffeinated drinks you drink in a day and I've searched this up and only Vogue seemed to be the only major media that covering this topic but Vogue isn't really a health magazine it is more of a fashion one so therefore when it comes to health it ain't legit. Also it says nothing about Celsius even though it does contain caffeine in it but the point is it mostly uses coffee as the main drink of the issue the article is talking about. Also should we consider the reason why brain fog happens is because of a lack of sleep rather than just blaming it on caffeinated drinks and the article they use from Vali Health doesn't bring up caffeine a lot it is something else like stress or lack of sleep or low and high blood sugar. 

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

Answer 4

The attached article originates from a website focused on fundamental health, weight management, and nutrition. Within this article, there are links to additional resources, including "Vail Health," which emphasizes the importance of adequate rest as a crucial component of overall health. It states, "many times, treatment can be as simple as going to bed earlier, using oxygen for sleep apnea, reducing alcohol and caffeine intake, consuming nutritious foods regularly, and increasing water consumption." This perspective challenges the assertion that energy drinks, such as Celsius, are primarily responsible for brain fog.

It is misleading to attribute brain fog and fatigue solely to energy drinks, as these products are not the exclusive cause of such symptoms. While it is true that energy drinks can contribute to sleep disturbances, they should not be viewed as the sole culprit. A more nuanced understanding of one’s body and the judicious use of energy drinks can help maintain both energy levels and a consistent sleep schedule.

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

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

Answer 5

the claim is " celsius causes brain fog" and the article provides details related caffeine and brain activity. the article states that drinking/ ingesting caffeine activates the brain but when comparing it to bran fog directly it only states "that those with caffeine sensitivities can also have insomnia and feelings of restlessness." although these are negative symptoms it doesn't make the clear connection to brain fog. the article also doesn't make the clear connection to celsius. We know caffeine is in celsius but its doesnt state the drink directly or it only specifies coffee as an example. 

https://www.celsius.com/essential-facts/ and https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6230475/ give more detailed information to the claim. celsius gives information about the caffeine comparison to other drinks like coffee. from the first article and they provide healthy insight on the actual effects on caffeine. The other website gives information on the facts of the effects of caffeine. "Daily caffeine use is associated with insomnia symptoms at the community level, and this relationship can be explained by underlying anxiety levels and differences in race/ethnicity of the participants." the article proves that there's many other effects of caffeine and that it's not just celcius itself that make make you feel sleepy. 

Answer 6

The article above claims that Celsius and other caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog or fatigue. 

In the article it gives you lists of the reasons on how caffeine drinks can cause fatigue or brain fog. It stated in the article that ". Vail Health describes brain fog common but not normal — it's actually the symptom of bigger health problems." However this information doesn't state that caffeine leads to fatigue or brain fog it just might be an added factor. In the article it also states that, "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." It is unclear and misleading because it is unsure that caffeine causes brain fog, or fatigue. 

I wanted to know where they got there information from and there observation,  I found from the article, caffeine: Cognitive and Physical Performance Enhancer or Psychoactive Drug? from the source National Institutes of Health. In the article it said "With regard to cognitive functions, caffeine’s properties have been investigated in both human and animal studies. In epidemiological reports, a link between chronic caffeine consumption and a significantly lower risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, has been described."  From this it tells you the studies that surround caffeine and humans and the effects. In the end this claim is exaggerated/misleading due to the lack of evidence and information it gives you. 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4462044/

Answer 7

From what I can find it seems that while caffeine doesn't necessarily cause brain fog as a substance on its own its relation to making it hard to fall asleep & restless sleep does cause brain fog. After reading the article provided https://www.livestrong.com/article/440331-caffeine-brain-fog/. It seems as though the article's main claim about caffeine revolves around its long-lasting effects especially when consumed later in the day. It mentions caffeine can remain in your system for up to 10 hours after being consumed making it hard for someone to fall asleep and get good sleep that night. If this goes on for multiple nights it can lead to sleep deprivation which is a big contributor to brain fog. Looking at another article on brain fog from US news https://health.usnews.com/health-care/patient-advice/articles/brain-fog-symptoms-causes-treatments. It also mentions sleep among other factors as a contributor to brain fog. But what I can't find hard evidence for is that caffeine itself can induce levels of brain fog. So I would say that the claim "Celsius and other caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog and fatigue". on its own isn't true its not the caffeine that is causing brain fog but rather the sleep deprivation that caffeine can cause if used throughout the day.