Men's Health (UK)

11-14. Caffeine Addiction

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Ever wondered what 365 pre-office espressos do to your body? How about 3650plus over 10 years? “Regular caffeine use stimulates the adrenal glands,” nutritioni­st Alice Mackintosh explains. “Over time this can lead to anxiety and palpitatio­ns.” For a morning energy boost that won’t give you the shakes, try swapping your jumpleads for a selection of the below:

Omega man Add this to your water first thing for a hit of bio-available omega-3 and 6, both proven to support brain health and dampen workday anxiety. Equi London Fundamenta­l £55 equilondon.com

Vit don’t quit Ideal for men with no time to waste, these tablets are focused on increasing mental stamina with the full spectrum of B vitamins, plus magnesium to promote healthy sleep function. Swisse Ultiplus Energy B+ £20 boots.com

Branching out As well as knitting together new muscle, branched-chain amino acids are adept at fighting fatigue and raising endurance – even if the heaviest thing you’re lifting this morning is your laptop. MHP BCAA Energy 10x £ 15 allstarhea­lth.com

Acid trip These tabs hit you with a high dose of pantotheni­c acid, a B vitamin shown to support mental performanc­e and increase energy usage on the fly – with no need to brave the Starbucks queue. Solgar Panthothen­ic Acid £9.30 solgar.co.uk

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