What are we to believe? Is caffeine evil or good? We drink various beverages in which caffeine is the main component. Coffee, black and green tea and energy drinks contain caffeine. There are a few other sources of it.

Cocoa beans as well as kola nuts also have the stimulant. Let’s see how well informed you are about it and whether the things we are told about caffeine are lies or truths.

True or False: Caffeine Has Sobering Properties

That’s just a myth some people strongly believe. Caffeine does not have any sobering properties. After drinking alcohol people feel they need a cup of coffee in order to look and feel fresh and lively. Actually, you do more harm than good when you pair alcohol and caffeine. Refrain from mixing them up.

True or False: Caffeine Is Addictive

There is a grain of truth in this opinion. It all depends on how you interpret addiction. Caffeine has stimulating properties and influences the central nervous system. Most coffee drinkers experience mild physical addiction to the beverage. The good news is that caffeinated drinks do not ruin your economic, social or physical health. It cannot be compared to alcohol or drugs. Stopping drinking coffee is not that difficult. The discomfort will vanish in a day or two. Only in very rare cases do people who consume caffeinated stuff claim that they cannot help thinking about a cup of coffee or a can of energy drink. You can quit consuming caffeine much more easily than smoking. Conclusion: Caffeine addiction is not as serious as other forms of addictions.