Although coffee contains more than a thousand different bioactive substances, it is particularly valued for its high content of caffeine, a mild stimulant that stimulates nervous system activity, influencing, among other things, increased alertness and improved performance during training. Research suggests that moderate consumption of caffeine contained in coffee may therefore be associated with a number of desirable physiological phenomena, including improved physical and mental performance[vi]. This is especially important during the solstice, as this is when we are particularly susceptible to seasonal mood lows.
Seasonal despondency is not an invention
Autumn despondency is a state of unjustified depression and mood swings. The fatigue felt at the time, apathy, mood swings and sleep disturbances are a real problem that many people face during the autumn-winter season. One of the main reasons for this is a lower intake of sunlight, which leads, among other things, to vitamin D deficiencies and, consequently, excessive secretion of melatonin (the night horm...
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