Bustle.com | Why Does Caffeine Make Me Feel Stressed?

By JR Thorpe from Bustle.com.

"Although caffeine is considered safe for consumption, it can pose a problem for many reasons,” Dr. Seema Sarin M.D., director of lifestyle medicine at EHE Health, tells Bustle. “In moderation, caffeine is fine, but in excess, it can cause health complications such as anxiety and insomnia.”

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