Celsius causes brain fog

Question

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

Comments

I agree with this fact check! but I think you could've included more information about the key details of the article to help signify your fact check. But I do like how you mentioned the .org part of the article and made sure you found a reliable source. Overall, good source but I would include more information next time!

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i somewhat agree with this article, i think that if someone relies on caffeine or has to much of it can lead to many negative effects such as brain fog or fatigue. But there is not much evidence or data in this article that proves that just celsius leads to the effects.

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the claim is false. Celsius contains caffeine, like other energy drinks, but all energy drinks can have the same affect if there is overconsumption  and drinking them before sleep. It doesn’t focus only on Celsius with the potential of causing brain fog.

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I agree with this claim. I think if you added more sources and explained the evidence why it leads to brain fog that would help a lot. If this source was more credible as well it could definitely help your claim.

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The article discusses a correlation between caffeine and brain fog, however, the source itself doesn't seem to define a solid cause and effect between caffeine and brain fog. This claim could definitely use some more sources and further digging into to be confirmed credible.

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

Comments

You pointed out really important parts of the claim that were questionable, such as how the only major media covering it is Vogue and how it has a lack of medical credibility. To further strengthen your case and argument, I would suggest including another source and perhaps including some quotes directly from the source.

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.

Answer 8

LIVESTRONG.com provides accessible health and wellness information, often citing medical sources and reputable health organizations. While generally reliable, it’s important to cross-reference claims, especially on complex topics like caffeine and brain fog, which lack extensive scientific consensus.

For instance, the idea that caffeine can contribute to brain fog or exhaustion by disrupting sleep is supported by clinical evidence, as highlighted in sources like the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. However, some lifestyle recommendations, like specific elimination diets, should be confirmed with a healthcare provider since research on these is more limited.

Answer 9

I looked at a couple different articles and many of them say Celsius has a lot of health effects but none of them mentioned brain fog. The most mentioned were jitters, insomnia, and increased heart rate.

Answer 10

This is an interesting claim from a health website. From looking into the article, the brain fog happens to be the effect of caffeine's aftermath to your health and sleep cycle. This could be taken in multiple ways. We can say that Celcius can directly be associated with brain fog, OR this can also mean that caffeine itself is the causation of said brain fog.