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Taking Caffeine pills make more sense in every way possible than drinking Coffee. (programming.dev)

submitted 17 hours ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Drinking Coffee stains teeth.
Caffeine pills is way cheaper than Coffee.
Swallowing Caffeine pill is more efficient than trying to drink coffee.
You can't control the caffeine dose with Coffee, but you can with pills.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I would agree with you if they made caffeine pills in a range of doses. Though admittedly it's been a while since I've looked into caffeine pills, I don't remember seeing anything that less than 200mg of caffeine per dose. Which is a fairly high dose. Most energy drinks contain a little more than half of that.

This also ignores the fact that for a lot of people the act of preparing and drinking their beverage of choice is part of their daily morning preparation. That morning ritual is part of good sleep hygiene as it helps you transition into being awake and alert for the day.

Plus there are other health benefits to drinking coffee or tea that you don't get from the caffeine alone.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Plus there are other health benefits to drinking coffee or tea that you don't get from the caffeine alone.

Like what?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 14 hours ago

For coffee: lower risk of heart disease, kidney disease, and type-2 diabetes. As well as lower risks for a handful of degenerative neurological disorders.

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/9-reasons-why-the-right-amount-of-coffee-is-good-for-you

For tea: lower risks of some cancers, better regulation of blood sugar, and improved sleep quality.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/tea-health-benefits

Both also offer benefits to alertness and cognitive function, though that benefit seems to primarily stem from caffeine.