Sometimes I like to do random things to test myself. For the next two weeks, I decided to pull back on caffeine consumption. I’ve drank some form of caffeinated beverage each morning since college. There are many benefits to caffeine, so my decision is not because I think it’s bad. My decision stems from that sluggish and groggy feeling I have in the morning when I don’t have it. The lethargic feeling we often get is due to the absence of the stimulating effects of caffeine on our central nervous system. Caffeine blocks the action of adenosine, a neurotransmitter promoting relaxation and sleepiness. Without caffeine, adenosine binds to its receptors in the brain, leading to that drowsiness feeling. If you regularly consume caffeine, your body may develop a dependence on it. Abruptly stopping or reducing caffeine intake can result in withdrawal symptoms, so I’ll be reducing intake over these next few days. There have also been reports in the media about Panera Bread’s Super Charger...