Caffeine is a stimulant substance and, as such, in addition to keeping you more alert, improving concentration and physical and intellectual performance, it can promote increased anxiety in people who suffer from or are predisposed to it. But there is no need to despair, because it is also a matter of dosage, and 1-2 cups of coffee a day do not contain enough caffeine to be harmful, unless there is a pronounced individual sensitivity to its action. On the other hand, it is good to know that caffeine is not only contained in coffee, but also in other beverages, dietary supplements and some medications. A few pointers from the experts to avoid problems.
Fasting: what should we know? What is it all about?
It simply means to stop eating completely, or almost completely, for a short period of time. A fast usually lasts 12 to 24 hours, but in some cases even days.
