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

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The article shows how caffeine can affect the brain, having a direct impact on brain fog. The article cites Vail Health, which suggests that brain fog is caused by poor sleep or fluctuation in blood sugar. Caffeine can impact sleep, but it's not the sole cause of brain fog, as other factors can also affect brain function. The original article was written by a professor from the University of Maryland, and it was reviewed by a registered dietitian. Both individuals are highly qualified, which makes the article more credible. The sources that are cited, Vail Health and Cleveland Clinic, are well-respected organizations. While caffeine might not directly cause brain fog, it can cause dehydration and bad sleep, which do cause brain fog. Not all brain fog is linked to caffeine; consumption can increase the chances of experiencing brain fog due to its non-direct effects. So I would say this fact check is true. 

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