Caffeine: A vitamin-like nutrient, or adaptogen

Re:Caffeine: A vitamin-like nutrient, or adaptogen by whiddershins on Sunday May 24, 2020 @08:04PM (#23296156)

I agree with you, but just to explore the idea:

Is there a “nutrient” that isn’t harmful in excessive quantities?

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Re:Caffeine: A vitamin-like nutrient, or adaptogen by ineedasername on Sunday May 24, 2020 @11:03PM (#23297360)

I can't think of a single thing we put in our bodies that couldn't be harmful if done to excess. Maybe I lack imagination though-- comment below with candidate "safe" substances!

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Re:Caffeine: A vitamin-like nutrient, or adaptogen by ralphstodomingo on Sunday May 24, 2020 @10:13PM (#23297056)

Exactly. GP thinks nutrients are just all-beneficial.

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