Whether you're an athlete or you just need a boost to start the workday, a cup of coffee is the go-to caffeine boost to perform your best. But is that caffeine actually draining you more than it’s invigorating you?
New research on our genetic code gives us a new perspective on how caffeine affects us individually. The answer to the age-old question “Is coffee actually good for me?” can be found in your CYP1A2 gene, which controls how quickly your body metabolizes and breaks down caffeine.