Celsius causes brain fog

Question

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

Comments

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.

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The resource link to the Livestrong.com article that the student provided has a lot of scientific information and links to trusted clinics and health organizations to support the statements made in the article. There are many proven statements that back up the claim that caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog and fatigue, as well as much more helpful information like how to reduce brain fog and other effects from caffeine. I decided also to do my own research and found a simple statement from the National Library of Medicine: “It is noted that caffeine can affect the attention system.” Brain fog is a part of the attention system. The student’s statement is reliable.

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3198027/

Answer 1

Celsius and other energy drinks have not proven to cause "brain fog." This is also very difficult to measure, because "brain fog" is not a definitive term, and there is no real way to diagnose this. The article you chose also does not mention Celsius specifically, but caffeine in general. There is no doubt that ingesting large amounts of caffeine can have adverse health effects. But in my research, I did not read anything regarding "brain fog."

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you

This article discusses the negative health effects of very caffeinated energy drinks, like Red Bull, etc. These health impacts include anxiety, depression, diarrhea, headaches, nausea, stroke, high heart rate, etc. Nothing mentioning brain fog. This source is a very credible online health source.

The only sources I found saying that Celsius and other energy drinks cause "brain fog" was TikTok, Safari AI overview, and that is it. 

Answer 2

The caffeine and sugar within the Celsius energy drinks has been shown to decrease mental focus, cognitive performance, and the ability to process information. Along with that there is this idea that the use of caffeine might interrupt sleep schedules, causing a lack of sleep which then would lead to an increase of ‘brain fog’. This claim has truth in it, for the ingredients can affect cognitive and processing functions but, using Celsius in place of sleep is common which also increases brain fog which might make it difficult to differentiate what the root cause of one’s brain fog might be.  

https://neuropraxisrehab.com/how-energy-drinks-impact-brain-injury-recovery/#:~:text=The%20high%20caffeine%20content%20and,the%20ability%20to%20process%20information. 

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

Though this article does touch base on how the ingestion of caffeine can cause negative effects on our health and possibly lead to brain fog, it mainly focuses on the effects of coffee, not necessarily energy drinks. Furthermore, there are various distinct ingredients in energy drinks, such as Celsius, compared to coffee. Along with that, there was no mention of the Celsius brand. Moreover, looking at other reliable websites, such as https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10535526/, can help narrow down the actual effects of drinking Celsius.

Answer 4

The claim that Celsius’ and other energy drinks cause brain fog is misleading. The reference site linked is not a reliable or credited source for health and wellbeing. It has multiple articles claiming various things that can either drastically “help” or “hinder” further health improvements. This article feeds off of clicks from concerned persons and it helps serve as a conduit for bias confirmation rather than truthful remarks.

Answer 5

This claim can sometimes be very accurate. Caffeine has been linked to brain fog thoroughly because when you ingest caffeine it typically takes a long time to leave your system. This process can take up to 10 hours resulting in interrupted sleep patterns if ingested late enough in the day. This, therein, can easily turn to sleep deprivation which causes immense brain fog. I am placing this claim in the exaggerated category because although there are links from caffeine to brain fog, there usually has to be some outside factors going on to fully create the phenomenon.

Answer 6

In the article provided, it states the pros and cons of the consumption of energy drinks. As we all know energy drinks when consumed it gives us a burst of energy throughout your day when taken reasonably. They list many health risks when drinking an energy drink on a constant daily basis like, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, headaches, stroke and rapid heart rate. They also state "“But when you consume excessive amounts and combine this with the stimulant effect of the additional ingredients, like guarana, it can amplify the psychological and neurological effects. It may also have cardiovascular effects, like an increased heart rate and blood pressure, and may even lead to stroke.” These indicate that different ingredients that are commonly used inside drinks causing this health risks. They add "healthy alternatives to energy drinks" like coconut water, black tea, kombucha, and green tea. 

I felt that the article provided in the claim was misleading with the article title. I found information of lack of sleep and deprivation. And although caffeine isn't one of the MAIN sources out there for causing brain fog and fatigue, they do state that isn't the actual cause of the reason claimed.  

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you

Answer 7

Based on research, the article contains some accurate claims but also some misleading statements. Caffeine can contribute to cognitive impairment when it disrupts sleep, the idea that caffeine directly causes brain fog is not strongly supported by research. The claim that caffeine stays in the body for 10 hours is mostly true, though it varies. Research do confirm that consuming caffeine six hours before bedtime can reduce sleep duration, but the impact on brain fog and CFS is unclear. Lastly, the recommendation to limit caffeine intake to 600 mg per day aligns with health guidelines.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/nutrition/caffeine-and-sleep

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

Answer 8

Celsius causes brain fog - News Detective

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

In this article, the author claims that Celsius and other caffeinated drinks are responsible for brain fog and fatigue. The author goes on to explain that taking a substantial amount of caffeine “six hours before bedtime” can lead to restless nights, and several nights in a row will lead to sleep deprivation and brain fog. 

 If someone is continuously drinking these energy drinks day to day they will develop brain fog from sleep deprivation. There are other variables to take into account that would cause sleep deprivation, and brain fog such as chronic stress, or anxiety. In conclusion, high caffeinated drinks can cause brain fog but there are also outlying variables that can as well. 

Here is an article that correlates brain fog to other sources rather than only caffeine

"Mental health conditions like anxiety or depression.”Brain Fog: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment