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Burnout in a Can: How Traditional Energy Drinks Run on Planned Obsolescence
Walk into any corner convenience store, and you’ll find more than a few shelves full of shiny cans promising limitless energy, zoned-in focus, boosted metabolism, and the answer to your... Read more
The Difference Between Energy Drinks and Energy Supplements
Energy drinks and energy supplements can sit next to each other on a shelf and promise some of the same things, but they aren’t necessarily designed to do the same... Read more
15 Natural Ways to Stay Awake Without Caffeine
When your energy drops, caffeine can feel like the obvious answer. It works quickly, which is why so many people rely on it. However, quick stimulation doesn’t always solve the... Read more
Update® vs. MTE: Which Paraxanthine Energy Drink Is Better?
Table of Contents: Comparing Update® and MTE How Update and MTE Work Benefits of Update and MTE Update Drink Ingredients vs. MTE Ingredients Update and MTE Pricing & Packaging Other... Read more
Nootropics for Focus, Energy & Clarity Without Caffeine
So many of us are looking for a way to stay energized, focused, and feeling good without having to drink two morning espressos and topping it off with an energy... Read more
Sustainable Energy Without Caffeine? Yes, Please!
Coffee and energy drinks can make you feel more awake, but the tradeoff doesn’t always feel worth it. Jitters, an afternoon crash, or caffeine that lingers into bedtime can turn... Read more
How to Transition to Caffeine-Free Energy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Caffeine is by far the most available and most incorporated natural energy booster in mainstream energy drinks, coffees, and teas. Is the only thing keeping you together on a Tuesday your morning... Read more
Nootropics for Sleep: Theory, Arguments & Evidence
Nootropics, also known as cognitive enhancers, have quickly become of interest in the health and wellness industry. With the rise of adaptogens for stress and superfoods for mind and body... Read more
Caffeine-Free Energy: 7 Ways to Stay Awake Without Coffee
Coffee can help you feel awake, but it does not always help you feel good. A strong morning cup may bring the lift you want, then leave you dealing with... Read more
Nootropics for Energy: A Viable Alternative to Caffeine?
Coffee can still do the job when you need a quick lift. The problem is what sometimes comes with it, like jitters, scattered focus, an afternoon crash, or caffeine that... Read more
Kratom vs MTE: Which One is a Better Natural Energy Booster?
Kratom vs MTE: A Tale of Two Natural Caffeine Alternatives Reaching for another cup of coffee is not the best way to overcome a mid-afternoon slump. In fact, it’s more likely... Read more
10 Tips to Help You Quit Caffeine Without Withdrawal Symptoms
Quitting or cutting down on caffeine can be a daunting and frustrating process. Not only are caffeinated drinks convenient, but they’re effective at what they do. How could you not feel more... Read more
MTE vs. Rasa®: What’s the Best Coffee Alternative?
Can Coffee Alternatives Really Provide Energy Without a Crash? Most of us reach for a cup of coffee to kickstart our morning productivity and instead receive a dose of overstimulation.... Read more