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Caffeine

Caffeine is a natural stimulant of the methylxanthine class found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa and guarana.

Also listed as Coffee extract, Tea extract, 1 3 7-Trimethylxanthine, Caffeine Anhydrous

Is natural caffeine different?

The body handles naturally occurring and added caffeine the same way. Coffee, tea, supplements and medicines can all contribute to the daily total. 1

Why are loose powders risky?

BfR warns that pure or highly concentrated caffeine powder is easy to overdose when consumers measure a serving themselves. A small measuring error can be consequential. 2

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