Celsius causes brain fog

Question

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

Comments

The claim that energy drinks like celcius cause brain fog directly is false, but there is some truth in this statement. Caffeine, although commonly believed to be, does not give you energy in the same way food does. It simply replaces your feelings of fatigue with chemicals tricking your brain and body to believe you aren't tired. Caffeiene is 100% researched and beneficial for humans, as long it is not in overconsumption. It is also proven that in overconsumption not only can you experience brain fog, but it could also mess with your hormone levels (specifically cortisol) that can cause you to experience higher than normal levels of stress.

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

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the claim that Celsius causes brain fog is mostly false. Although, this article does a good job breaking down the way that Celsius can lead to brain fog, Celsius is not directly correlated with having brain fog. The article goes into how caffeine over time can effect peoples sleep and stress levels which then leads to brain fog, so they explain caffeine is problem not directly Celsius which they do site from a respectable government source the National library of Medicine and cite other information from Harvard. Overall this article has some truth to it and has evidence to back up what they are arguing, there main argument that Celsius causes brain fog is false.

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This livestrong article claims that caffeine can lead to brain fog. However scientific evidence has recently shown that caffeine can actually has significant cognitive benefits. A review published by pubmed highlights that caffeine consumption has been associated with prevention of cognitive decline. Another publication from mayo clinic suggests that that caffeine boosts mood and reduces risk of alzhiemers. These studies both challenege this articles claim that caffeine causes brain fog. https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-brain/can-moderate-amounts-of-caffeine-positively-impact-brain-health/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26677204/

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"Celsius and other caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog and fatigue" is a somewhat accurate statement. When taken in moderation, caffeine, the primary component of many energy drinks like Celsius, is a stimulant that can help you feel more alert and concentrated. However, negative impacts including jitters, difficulty sleeping, and a racing heart can result from consuming too much caffeine. After consuming large amounts of caffeine, some people also report experiencing "brain fog," which is a feeling of disorientation or difficulty focusing. Sugar is another ingredient in many energy drinks, which can provide a brief energy boost before crashing and leaving you feeling exhausted. Caffeine can therefore be beneficial in moderation, but excessive consumption, particularly from energy drinks, may worsen your symptoms.
Finding my information from: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/are-energy-drinks-bad-for-you?

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The claim that celcius causes brain fog directly is false, although there is some truth in the statement that caffeine can cause problems, even though it is commonly believed that energy drink and caffiene provide you with energy it does not the way food does even if we like to think that. All it does is replace your feelings of weakness and fatigue with chemicals that can trick your brain and body into believing you aren't tired. Like the claim that caffiene causes headaches  energy drinks are just the same whee they are helpful in moderation but too much of something is bad for anyone and can cause issues especially in the case of caffiene and energy drinks.

Answer 1

There is no direct evidence linking Celsius energy drinks to brain fog. However, the high caffeine content in Celsius—200 mg per 12 fl oz can—can lead to side effects such as anxiety, insomnia, and increased heart rate, especially in individuals sensitive to caffeine. These symptoms might contribute to feelings of mental fatigue or cloudiness. Additionally, the artificial sweetener Sucralose used in Celsius has been associated with potential health concerns, though more research is needed to fully understand its effects.

https://bestlifeonline.com/avoid-celsius-energy-drinks/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://neurolaunch.com/does-celsius-cause-anxiety/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Answer 2

Before deciding if the claim "Celsius and other caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog" I first looked at the provided article "Caffeine and Brain Fog" by Dylan Roche. The article suggests that many people look for the stimulant that caffeine gives us. Caffeine starts working in around 15 minutes and stays in your body for about 10 hours, which is one of the reasons it can negatively impact your sleeping patters causing you to lose an hour of sleep. When you continue to lose at least an hour of sleep each night, you end up becoming sleep deprived. No where in this article specifically suggests that caffeine causes brain fog, so I checked another source "5 Ways to Deal With Brain Fog, According to the Experts". The article says that there is no sole cause of brain fog, but it does say caffeine can contribute to the symptoms of brain fog, so you should try to cut back as much as you can. In conclusion I think this claim is exaggerated/misleading. I think this because the articles suggest that caffeine can contribute to brain fog, but it doesn't say caffeine specifically, causes brain fog.

Answer 3

This article is misleading as the main claim being "celcius" causes brain fog isn't what the article is outlining, instead it highlights the effects of caffeine and brain fog. There is a direct correlation with people who drink caffeine and brain fog due to the half-life of caffeine lasting up to 10 hours and impairing the sleep of most individuals. The lack of sleep is what causes the phenomenon of brain fog, characterized by a hazy and unclear state of mind that correlates with many other health issues. The cure to brain fog according to the Cleveland clinic is limiting the consumption of caffeine to more than 10 hours before going to sleep, therefore it is completely out of your system and doesn't affect your sleep. All in all, this claim is misleading as celcius isn't the cause of brain fog, drinking caffeine around or close to bedtime is the true root issue and what the article claims. 

Sources:

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

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

Answer 4

Short answer: yes
Long answer: no

Brain fog is associated with the symptoms of  "slow thinking, difficulty focusing, confusion, lack of concentration, forgetfulness, or a haziness in thought processes" (Ocon 2013). Many people may experience these symptoms on a daily basis. However for a case to be considered as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which is where the term "brain fog" derives from, a patient must experience fatigue for a minimum of 6 months and "at least four of the following symptoms must be concurrently present: pharyngeal pain, cervical or axillary lymphadenopathy, myalgia, polyarthritis without erythema or edema, headache, non-restful sleep, prolonged post-exercise fatigue, and/or debilitating cognitive impairments in short-term memory and concentration" (Fukuda et al., 1994). While many people will experience some of the symptoms of brain fog throughout their life, if brain fog is chronic and affects daily life then there is more going on than just purely caffeine consumption. 

Overconsumption of caffeine can lead to insomnia and migraines which are 2 out of 4 conditions required for CFS  (Saimaiti et al., 2022). Consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine per day has not found significant results in leading to a reason of overconsumption, however a time dependence for a consumption window at least 6 hours before sleeping was found (Saimaiti et al., 2022). 

The most common can of Celsius has 200mg of caffeine, and you would need to drink more than 2 full cans per day in order to be approaching levels of overconsumption. It's also important to note that consuming caffeine 6 hours before bed can cause non-restful sleep, which has its own implications. The claim that Celsius directly causes brain fog is misleading. The originally referenced article in claim also concluded that Celsius is still viable for the average person given they are already living a healthy life and have the added caffeine with their "budget" (Jamie N 2023).

Ocon, Anthony James. “Caught in the Thickness of Brain Fog: Exploring the Cognitive Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” Frontiers in Physiology, vol. 4, Apr. 2013. Frontiers, https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2013.00063.

Fukuda, Keiji. “The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Comprehensive Approach to Its Definition and Study.” Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 121, no. 12, Dec. 1994, p. 953. DOI.org (Crossref), https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-121-12-199412150-00009. 

Saimaiti, Adila, et al. “Dietary Sources, Health Benefits, and Risks of Caffeine.” Critical          Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, vol. 63, no. 29, Nov. 2023, pp. 9648–66.             Taylor and Francis+NEJM, https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2074362.

Dietitian, Jamie N., Registered. “Is Celsius Bad for You? The Truth from a Dietitian.” The Balanced Nutritionist, 9 Aug. 2023, https://thebalancednutritionist.com/is-celsius-bad-for-you/.

Answer 5

I find the article itself to be quite reputable as they cite other medical articles, providing a sense of security found in their words. However, I find the claim made in the article to differ from the claim previously made. The claim is that "Celesius and other caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog and fatigue." Nowhere in the article is celsisus named, leading to this claim to be possibly more of an attention grab than a factual statement. Despite that, celsisus contains high amounts of caffeine, so the article's claim likely holds true to celsisus. However, because the article doesn't specify a kind of caffeinated drink, I find it misleading to mention celsisus in your main claim. However, despite all that, I agree with the article's claim. Specifically, consuming over 400 milligrams of caffeine can negatively affect an individual's sleep, leading to brain fog and fatigue occurring.

Answer 6

The claim that drinking Celsius energy drinks causes brain fog is unproven. While some people report experiencing brain fog after consuming caffeine, there is no conclusive scientific evidence specifically linking Celsius to brain fog.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, which can impact individuals differently. Some people may experience temporary side effects such as jitters, anxiety, or difficulty concentrating, especially if they consume too much caffeine. The FDA states, “Excessive caffeine intake can lead to nervousness, restlessness, and rapid heartbeat.” However, this is not specifically targeting Celsius, and does not mention brain fog as an effect.
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/caffeine

A review from the National Library of Medicine suggests that while caffeine can enhance alertness in moderate doses, excessive consumption can lead to fatigue and impaired cognitive function in some individuals, which may be perceived as brain fog. Again, this effect is not exclusive to Celsius and depends on an individual’s sensitivity to caffeine.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3777290/

This claim is false because there is no solid scientific evidence proving that Celsius specifically causes brain fog. Excessive consumption of caffeine can have negative effects, but these effects depend on the individual and are not targeted to any specific drink. 

Answer 7

This article highlights how caffeinated drinks cause brain fog. The claim "Celsius causes brain fog" is true, but more appropriately the article discusses energy drinks as a whole. This is an exaggeration because different energy drinks have different properties in them, making them cause different reactions. However, there are more reliable and stronger websites to help support this claim. I decided to check out Livestrong's references, only 3/7 articles used, mention caffeine more than once. For this claim, I believe it should have had more niche research behind it since caffeine found in coffee and caffeine found in energy drinks is different. Energy drinks, like Celsius, have high amounts of caffeine and sugar, a combination that can negatively impact the human brain. In an article published by the National Institute of Health, caffeine can alter levels of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. This can cause poor memory, which is a symptom of brain fog.

Source:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8202818/#:~:text=The%20third%20mechanism%20of%20action,toxic%20to%20humans%20%5B8%5D.&text=To%20evaluate%20the%20effects%20of,is%20presented%20in%20Table%201.

Answer 8

While the poster claims that Celsius specifically is the cause of brain fog, the article that they cite never even mentions Celsius and instead covers caffeine more generally.  On top of that, while the article implies that caffeine is a common contributing factor, it lists sleep deprivation as the cause of brain fog and inappropriate caffeine consumption as an aid in poor sleep, hence the relationship, however not a direct cause.

The Center for Functional Health makes similar claims.  They released an article that relates poor sleep to high cortisol levels.  Consistently high cortisol levels result in not only stress but notably brain fog as well, in addition to other inhibitive conditions like heart disease, weight gain, and depression.

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep found that "caffeine consumption even 6 hours before bedtime can have important disruptive effects on both objective and subjective measure of sleep".  This would further support the claim that while caffeine is not a direct cause of brain fog, it is an indirect factor due to the immediate impact it has on sleep performance.

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

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

Answer 9

Celcius and other caffeinated drinks can lead to brain fog and fatigue. According to the National Library of Medicine, "Caffeine causes an increase in hippocampal acetylcholine. This may block consolidation by congesting replay of memories. A moderate dosage of caffeine impairs motor skill and may not be an adequate substitute for memory enhancements or daytime sleep (Mednick et al., 2008)." This study indicates that while caffeine temporarily reduces fatigue it may hurt perceptual memory and learning. Furthermore, caffeine intake can hinder sleep patterns which leads to poor sleep quality which can lead to brain fog and fatigue. So while the consumption of Celsius and other caffeinated drinks aren't directly giving people impairments like brain fog and fatigue those kinds of beverages are the issue and can lead to these cognitive problems.

Answer 10

In a research article done by Persad 2011, it was found that multiple studies had been done on caffeine and its various neurological affects. It was shown that consistent use of caffeine, 227mg a day, there were significant increases to a multitude of different neurological symptoms. This including an increased levels of stress, anxiety, and fatigue over long periods of time. Additionally there were also learning and memory deficits over long periods of time. While there was no direct tie to memory fog the fact that it affects learning and memory as well as stress, anxiety, and fatigue, which are tied to memory fog. This presents strong evidence that there could be a link between memory fog and caffeine that just hasn't been studied yet.

Article link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3198027/