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And a few of the drawbacks of caffeine:

• It causes peristalsis of the intestines, resulting in what might be called "premature" defecation. I have a hunch this reduces nutrient absorption in the small intestine.

• The "pick me up" you receive when drinking your morning joe is actually just the elimination of your body's withdrawal symptoms through reintroduction of the stimulant. It raises you back to "normal".

• Depending on whether your body metabolizes caffeine quickly or slowly, even a small/moderate dose early in the day may disrupt your sleep cycle, perpetuating insomnia.

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