Celsius causes brain fog

Question

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

Comments

I like how thorough the response was on the negative effects of the overall consumption of caffeinated drinks and how it causes brain fog. I can agree that consuming a ton of caffeine affects the overall health of a person and should find ways to reduce our intake. From personal experience, over time caffeine doesn't have the same effect. It feels that I need to consume even more to be more alert and awake during the day. Caffeine damages us mentally and physically.

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The article included makes several great points about how caffeine ingestion can have a negative-or sometimes positive-effect on a person's well being and potential symptoms it can cause, such as the main claim: brain fog. While this article does shed light on a lot of this, it specifically covers more so on the front of coffee and not energy drinks. While coffee and energy drinks both have caffeine, they also have a stark list of other ingredients that the versus doesn't have. A good handful of the sources used in the claim were older, less-relevant sources that can lower the credibility of some of the points made. Here are some articles that cover the effects of energy drinks rather than just coffee:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you
https://justthrivehealth.com/blogs/blog/can-energy-drinks-hurt-your-brain?srsltid=AfmBOoonZsRf8xpi_8vObhUXN1ZJocd7tiYlLNVfnpHQNsRKT___JdMH
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10535526/

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The article you linked was really good it discusses how caffeine, including drinks like Celsius, can contribute to brain fog and fatigue the article highlights the Euphoria you feel when you drink caffeine and how It gives an initial boost in energy and focus, but it has many negative side effects like shakes, headaches, fatigue, migraines, etc. But one thing to also consider besides the caffeine aspect of it is how much other additives are in Celsius and how that also affects the brain

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I definitely can see why not just Celsius but all other caffeine drinks can cause brain fog because it gives you energy and then if you have them every day you become reliant on them to give you energy. I liked the source you provided as well because of the information and evidence it gave. I also found another source which backed up the claim.

Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.668514/full

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The website used to support this claim is not the best. While the source used supports the idea that caffeine can induce brain fog, there is no mention at all of energy drinks or the Celsius brand. Looking to more reliable websites that actually focus on the Celcius energy drinks, like https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10535526/ and https://olhscurrent.org/24637/opinion/the-adverse-effects-of-those-who-drink-celsius/ the information does seem to support the idea that the drink may cause brain fog. A dietician at Healthnews claims that 300mg of caffeine creates a pressing risk of neurological side effects. Because each can of Celsius contains 200mg of caffeine, consuming one or two cans a day can have serious adverse effects on brain health. The National Library of Medicine also claims that energy drinks "show a significant prevalence of adverse effects, particularly on the cardiovascular and neurovegetative systems." With the support of these two sources, this claim seems to be truthful, however, they did not provide grounds such as these when making the claim, thus making it much less effective.

Answer 1

The author of this article, Dylan Roche, is qualified in fields including neuroscience, health sciences, and psychology. His article, “Caffine and Brain Fog” was reviewed by Lindsey Elizabeth Cortes who is a registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics with over 10 years of experience in elite sports nutrition and performance. Tracing back his claim that caffeine causes brain fog, it shows that according to coffeeandscience.org, it says that  Caffeine could be the cause behind your constant state of exhaustion — and all the mental lapses that come with it, which is exactly what Roches’ article talks about as well.  This site overall seems balanced because it offers a range of perspectives from different sources, also avoids biased language and uses statistics to further prove their point. 

Answer 2

The claim is that Celsius along with other caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog and fatigue if overconsumed. 

An article is provided to back up this claim, in this article it is stated how professionals have stated that brain fog is not something you are necessarily aware of until you take the initiative to treat it. In this article it is stated that a study done on mice that an over consumption of energy drinks causes a blood brain barrier dysfuction in mice. Celsius has over 200 mg of caffeine in one can and the suggested amount of caffeine per day is 400 mg.

Overall, there is nothing to prove that specifically celsius causes brain fog and fatigue but there is much proof that consuming more than the recommended amount of caffeine may.

Answer 3

There’s some truth to the claim that it can contribute to brain fog and fatigue, especially when consumed excessively.

Caffeine is a stimulant that can boost alertness, but overdoing it can disrupt sleep patterns, one of the main ways it might indirectly cause brain fog. Studies have shown that even consuming 400mg of caffeine six hours before bedtime can reduce sleep by up to an hour; lack of quality sleep can lead to mental fatigue and cognitive difficulties, often described as brain fog.

Regular caffeine use can lead to dependence, and if you suddenly stop, withdrawal symptoms like fatigue, headaches, and trouble focusing can occur, which are symptoms of brain fog.

While moderate caffeine consumption can be beneficial for focus and energy, too much or too close to bed can definitely have the opposite effect.

Answer 4

I agree, Celsius and other caffeinated drinks can cause brain fog. 

The article linked above states that brain fog is referred to as feelings of fogginess or an unclear state of mind. Brain fog usually gives younger people symptoms they shouldn't be experiencing until they are older, like memory loss. It is easy for humans to think we have to rely on caffeine to get us through the morning, but it can often be the reason we are so tired. 

Caffeine kicks in super fast, as quickly as 15 minutes, and can continue to affect your body for up to 10 hours after you intake the caffeine. This can cause a disruption in sleep and make people more tired overall, making us rely even more on caffeine in the mornings.

It is super important to make sure we exercise enough to help our bodies avoid brain fog and cut out as much caffeine as possible on a daily basis. This article is said to be trustworthy and reliable. 

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

Answer 5

This article states that caffeine and brain fog go together. There are many examples and explanations that go into detail about caffeine, brain fog, and what it leads to. caffeine can stay in your body for long periods of time, like stated in the article, "Six hours after you consume caffeine, about half of it is still in your body. By the time it's completely out of you, nearly 10 hours could have passed." More caffeine consumption can lead to the brain fog which effects your sleeping patterns even more and brings along side-effects. However, caffeine is not the leading cause of brain fog and the fatigue it comes with, but it does have a play.

Answer 6

While most people drink caffeine as a stimulant to help reduce tiredness or lack of alertness, it may have opposite effects. Caffeine, like soda, coffee, and celsius stay in our system way longer than most people realize. While initially, they may have positive effects, enhancing focus and mental clarity in moderate doses, excessive consumption can lead to harmful issues. Some of these issues, like hydration, anxiety, or jitters can potentially contribute to fatigue or brain fog once the stimulation wears off. This can also be called a "caffeine crash" caused by varry amounts of caffeine in a short amount of time. It is technically a drug, influencing and changing how your body and brain react in a short amount of time, so being careful of the effects are important.
Therefore, I believe that this claim is true, and think your linked article does a great job of explaining why brain fog might be a result of drinking caffeine as a stimulant,  but the claim also may be a little misleading. Drinks like Celsius do contain additional ingredients and extracts that can cause additional overstimulation, leading to sensitivities or fatigue, but overall thats not too different than other, more natural approaches of caffeine consumption. You should be aware of those effects prior to drinking anything with the stimulant in it. I also found this study [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3198027/] that dives into the physical changes that happen to your brain when you drink a Celsius, coffee, etc, leading to a similar conclusion as your first article. Yes, Celcius can cause brain frog due to it's caffeine content, but its far from the only drink that will do that. Anything with caffeine as a stimulant has the potential to cause brain fog and fatigue when over-consumped.

Answer 7

The article that the poser of this question linked claims that caffeinated drinks, in this case focusing on celsius, lead to brain fog and fatigue. On the Vail Health website, Dr. Lipton explains that "often people don't realize they had brain fog until it clears." He also explains that "treatment can be as easy as going to bed earlier, sleeping with oxygen (for sleep apnea), consuming less alcohol and caffeine, eating healthy food regularly and even drinking more water." Caffine is not a direct cause of brain fog, it is just something that can make brain fog itself worse. People believe that caffeine, in this case celsius, will almost act as a bandaid to fix the problem. But in reality, the solution to fixing their drowsiness and brain fog like feeling would be to get better quality sleep, eat a healthy diet, consume less alcohol, and stay hydrated. Although celsius doesn't directly cause brain fog, it can definitely make the affects feel worse than they are in reality. There are many other health related problems that could be contributed to brain fog, but in this case celsius is not the core problem. 

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

Answer 8

The claim is that caffeinated drinks, specifically Celsius drinks, causes brain fog. First of all, the title of the claim is misleading because the article that the claim links, never specifically mentions Celsius drinks as causing brain fog, but instead just mentions energy drinks as a whole. 

Additionally, while the article mentions that people who suffer from brain fog, and/or chronic fatigue syndrome often turn to coffee or other forms of caffeine to wake them up and make them feel alert, it never explicitly mentions that there is a causal relationship between caffeinated drinks and brain fog itself. 

The article uses the credible source Vail Health to support it's definition of what the brain fog condition actually is, but upon taking a closer look at the "causes" section of the study, Dr. Dennis Lipton mentions "...not sleeping well or...high blood sugar" as being common causes of the condition, not Celsius drinks. 

However, evidence from the source National Library of Medicine is also used in this article. This source studied caffeine's effects on sleep depending on how many hours before sleeping it was consumed. It found that "caffeine taken 6 hours before bed time has important disruptive effects on sleep." 

So, consuming caffeinated drinks can have certain negative effects on the body, such as keeping people awake when they should be sleeping, which can contribute to a feeling of exhaustion, which can contribute to brain fog. But brain fog can also be linked to many other factors as well, such as dehydration or blood pressure spikes from a non-nutritious diet (Lipton). However, caffeine itself is not on this list of direct causes of brain fog, and more specifically, not Celsius drinks. 

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

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

Answer 9

The claim that celsius causes brain fog is mildly misleading but not entirely wrong. Research shows that caffeine can influence day to day functions. Studies have shown that caffeine can effect mood, attention, processing speed, and memory. Some people report that caffeine worsens symptoms of brain fog. Not all people have this and some say that it makes their symptoms better. No hard evidence proves that celsius causes brain fog.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8202818/

Answer 10

The article's discussion on caffeine and brain fog is generally supported by existing research. Excessive caffeine consumption can disrupt sleep and lead to withdrawal symptoms, both of which may contribute to cognitive difficulties commonly described as brain fog. This article used research from https://www.vailhealth.org/news/could-it-be-brain-fog which is proven to be a reliable source. There are also many other articles online that have published about this topic.