Does that morning coffee really pick you up?

By FIONA MACRAE
Daily Mail (UK)

Think it perks you up in the morning? Wrong - new research shows that for the caffeine dependent, all the morning cuppa does is bring you back to normal

When it comes to kick-starting the day, millions would argue there is nothing like a cup of strong coffee.

The caffeine found in coffee, tea and other drinks is widely accepted to boost alertness and stave off sleepiness.

But research shows the benefits of caffeine may have been exaggerated, with daily coffee drinkers being no more alert after their first cuppa of the day than those who never touch the stuff.

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