Caffeine is a chemical that occurs naturally in drinks like tea and coffee. It can make you feel wide awake and energetic, so it’s also often added to other things like sodas and energy drinks. But how do energy drink manufacturers put caffeine into their products? We asked food scientist Adam Johnson to help us find the answer.
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Aug 2022
Caffeine and Caffeine Supplements: Spilling the Beans on Caffeine
Caffeine is the most popular psychoactive substance in the world, with 89 percent of people in the U.S. consuming at least one drink containing caffeine daily. People depend on caffeine or caffeine supplements for a temporary energy boost, to stay alert, to enhance focus, and eve ... Show More
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Jan 2024
How to have a healthy relationship with caffeine
Worry you're drinking too much coffee, tea, soda or energy drinks? A gastroenterologist and a caffeine researcher share surprising insights about the psychoactive drug — and explain why caffeine may not deserve its bad reputation. This episode originally aired on March 7, 2023.Se ... Show More
23m 18s
Jan 2025
⚡ Red Bull: How The World Got Its Wiiings | 16
What’s keeping us up at night (besides our own thoughts)? An 8.4-oz blue-and-silver can of caffeine, taurine, sugar, and flavoring that’s part LaCroix, part Robitussin. Red Bull is not only America’s best-selling energy drink, it was its first: before the Bull, ‘energy drink’ in ... Show More
45m 17s
Jun 2025
3000: How Much Caffeine in a Cup of Coffee? A Detailed Guide by Adda Bjarnadottir with Healthline
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3000: Discover how caffeine content can vary widely between different types of coffee, from espresso shots to instant blend ... Show More
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