Regular coffee works thanks to caffeine: it blocks the feeling of fatigue and increases alertness. When caffeine is eliminated, drowsiness often appears and concentration decreases.
WEnergy coffee combines coffee with adaptogenic herbs. They reduce stress load, support cellular energy metabolism, and make the effect of caffeine smoother and longer-lasting.
How regular coffee works
- Caffeine blocks adenosine → fatigue is felt less.
- Dopamine and norepinephrine increase → attention and reaction speed improve.
- Drawback: after caffeine is cleared, adenosine acts more strongly → drowsiness and reduced concentration.
How WEnergy coffee works
Coffee works the same way, but adaptogenic herbs enhance and stabilize the result:
- Rhodiola rosea: reduces cortisol release (stress hormone), supports ATP synthesis — the “fuel” for cells → energy lasts longer.
Magistral PDF, News-Medical 1, News-Medical 2, Frontiers in Nutrition, Magistral PDF 2, Magistral PDF 3, Spasov et al., 2000 (PubMed: 11081987), European Medicines Agency - Eleutherococcus (Siberian ginseng): stabilizes blood pressure, improves oxygen transport → cardiovascular system works more evenly.
ResearchGate, PubMed, Restorative Medicine. - Schisandra chinensis: stimulates the respiratory center, helps utilize lactic acid → endurance and focus last longer.
HumanClinicals, PubMed 1, MDPI, PubMed 2. - Sage (Salvia officinalis): inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine (memory neurotransmitter) → mental clarity and sustained attention.
PubMed, 2008, mdpi.com
Conclusion
Coffee gives a quick boost of alertness. Adaptogenic herbs reduce stress load, protect cells, and prolong the effect of caffeine. Energy lasts longer, stress load decreases, and the effect of caffeine is not followed by drowsiness.
