Caffeine Can Help You Stay Alert — Will You Choose A Latte Or focus+?*

If you’re anything like me, you cope with your midday energy slump by briskly walking (or driving) to your favorite coffee shop for a little pick-me-up. This can be an expensive habit as decked-out lattes or matcha can run upwards of $6 to $8. 

And while the commute to the coffee house acts as a bit of a mental break from your day (and some sun exposure, which is a bonus!), the caffeinated drink may not offer the productivity boost you hoped for here. 

mindbodygreen’s focus+ supplement is a unique (caffeine-containing) option that is specifically formulated to promote alertness, focus, precision, and productivity.* And, even with premium ingredients, it comes out to be as little as $1.63 a day.† 

Now, there is room for both coffee and focus+ in your daily routine (getting up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily1 is considered to be safe for healthy adults), so it doesn’t have to be an either-or question. And there’s no doubt at this point that caffeine can have a powerful stimulatory effect that can help you feel alert.* 

One of coffee's most experienced side effects is the jitters. The jitters happen because caffeine, from any source, has nearly a 100% bioavailability (all of it ends up in your bloodstream). Its full effects kick in around 45 to 60 minutes2 after consumption. And some people may even experience a crash within a couple of hours. 

That could look like dozing off and having problems concentrating—basically the exact opposite feelings of why you’re having caffeine to begin with. 

A caramel drizzle this and a pumpkin spice that can also sneak in teaspoons on teaspoons of added sugar into your routine. In fact, a grande pumpkin spice latte has 50 grams (12 teaspoons) of sugar!  

So remember how we said the immediate nature of caffeine’s impact (especially from large doses) can lead to some undesirable side effects? 

focus+ contains both fast-acting and extended-release caffeine (50 and 100 milligrams respectively). mindbodygreen’s vice president of scientific affairs Ashley Jordan Ferira previously told us, “These sustained caffeine release profiles leverage novel absorption technology4 to level out the increased caffeine levels in your body, leading to longer efficacy, minus the dreaded crash."* 

These caffeine sources are 100% plant origin (from whole coffee berry and green coffee beans), so you can feel energizing effects now and throughout the day.*

Both coffee and focus+ can easily fit into your daily routine. But for those looking to whip through their afternoon to-do list, focus+ is a smart choice.*