Studies have shown that caffeine is a substance that is naturally present in some leaves and seeds of many plants, one of which is Coffee beans.
I have also learned that caffeine is a natural source found in coffee and it not only helps one stay active but also boosts one's adrenaline and energy levels.
From personal experience, I have noticed that whenever I feel down or tired, a cup of hot black coffee helps bring me back to my usual self as it helps increase my mood and helps me stay alert.
Coffee Should Be Taken In Which Quantity?
There is a saying that "too much of everything is bad for you", so it's not only in the case of coffee but also applies to other things we consume.
I love coffee so much because it contains antioxidants that help protect against diseases but that doesn't mean I will be taking it every second of the day. I mean some drugs that we take also have prescriptions and dosages written on them, so we can take them moderately. So I guess what I am saying here is that when coffee is taken in normal amounts, it's very excellent for our health.
Coffee can also be taken in any preferred way but I love my coffee black and one of the reasons why I like taking my coffee black is because coffee already contains caffeine which can be sometimes addictive if not taken moderately and I wouldn't want to add sugar which is considered more addictive.
One of my usual routines when it comes to coffee is that I ensure I take a hot cup of black coffee in the morning. Then sometimes, I do take another in between meals. What I seldom do is take a cup of coffee when I am about to retire to bed because I find out that I might not sleep on time if I do that, so I only take coffee at night when I want to stay awake longer than usual.
Of course, it might work differently for other people, I am only saying what I have experienced personally.
So to answer the question posed about cutting off or reducing my intake of caffeine. I can't cut off taking caffeine entirely nor can I reduce it because that would mean I would stop drinking coffee and I don't even want to think of it.
Caffeine is present in some energy drinks, tea even in chocolates. Does this mean I should stop taking all of these? No! I believe all that is required here for me is taking things in moderation and that is what I will keep doing.