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Caffeine mouth spray vs coffee vs energy drinks ☕️

Which source of caffeine is best?

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Tom Coughlin
Mar 22, 2025
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Sublingual caffeine delivery via oral spray does not accelerate blood caffeine increase compared to ingestion of caffeinated beverages

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Caffeine can be absorbed through the lining of the mouth, bypassing digestion and rapidly spiking peak serum caffeine concentration⚡️

But do caffeine mouth sprays show these benefits vs caffeinated beverages? 🧐

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