{"id":2877,"date":"2019-11-01T21:40:02","date_gmt":"2019-11-01T20:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.szinapszis.org\/?p=2877"},"modified":"2019-11-01T21:40:02","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T20:40:02","slug":"give-us-this-day-our-daily-caffeine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/semmelweis.hu\/hok\/en\/2019\/11\/01\/give-us-this-day-our-daily-caffeine\/","title":{"rendered":"Give us this day our daily caffeine!\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Professionally about university coffee consumption<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

An old meme from the time of academic teaching comes to mind thanks to the 25-hour long sports day:<\/span>
\n\u201cYou failed your physiology exam because you should\u2019ve studied 25 hours every day\u2026<\/span><\/i>
\n-But Mr. teacher! There are only 24 hours in a day!<\/span><\/i>
\n-Then wake up an hour earlier! \u201d<\/span><\/i>
\nBecause of this, we went after what kinds of analeptics the regular university students can get their hands on so that in spite of the terrible shortage of time, they can somehow ingest all the necessary knowledge; in essence: what can we use, if we want to stay awake during studying?<\/span>
\nThese activity-enhancing, legal, nonprescription fluids have been ranked in order of quality and value of money:<\/span>
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  1. If you only need to stay awake \u2013 or coffee vending machines<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Who wouldn\u2019t know the coffee machines standing in the hall or near the entrance of every clinic and other university building, from which after a peculiar noise, an unidentifiable, mostly brownish sweetened liquid comes out? Yes, this coffee costs around 100 forints, and because of this, it can easily be called the cheapest solution. In accordance with the requirements of this consumerist society some machines accept credit cards \u2013 even if the quality of the \u201celixir\u201d found within has not changed much over the years \u2013 improvement is unstoppable! Based on the experiences of our workgroup, certain machines offer instant and even \u201cbrewed\u201d options \u2013 the latter is dilute and \u201cgroundy\u201d, so if you choose this method of survival, we recommend those that were blessed with instant, cream, or other extras. Because of its quality, we can mostly expect it to be a placebo effect.<\/span>
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    1. Cokes: zero & sugar<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Even if Coke isn\u2019t necessarily known for its stimulating properties, it still contains an absolute bonkers amount of caffeine. Truthfully, much less than a good old espresso. Thus,\u00a0 it\u2019s only recommended in moderation for those under 12-14 years of age. However, we Semmelweis students can consume it without prejudice since the caffeine and sugar found in this originally brown drink have an additive effect on our minds. This effect is a tried and tested method for the treatment of hypoglycemia, additionally, energy drinks work in a similar way (see later). You should be careful though, for excessive usage \u2013 because of the effect of these two agents \u2013 can lead to cardiovascular complications\/diseases. But there\u2019s still another advancement: the sugar-free version zero\/black, whichever you prefer\u2026 The latter solution has a more beneficial physiological effect, and it doesn\u2019t even serve as a source of calories, however, BE CAREFUL! Just like with medicine, we can experience unpleasant combinatory side effects! Sugar-free coke does not go well with every food \u2013 when consumed in conjunction with certain bakery goods, sweets, fruits it has stool softening properties that can last for several days!<\/span>
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      1. Next level: NET black<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The savior of third- and fourth-year students could be the Eurest buffet, which is known for its well-priced, freshly made coffee. The elixir here actually comes from real coffee, and yes, it can be lifesaving after a lecture early in the morning (the writer of this article had to live through his pre-clinical studies during the time of catalogues). Essentially, it\u2019s the market\u2019s best value for money, we whole-heartedly recommend it. One can even find such luxuries like cream and cinnamon sprinkles!<\/span>
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        1. Energy drinks<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Perhaps somewhat similar to Coke, but still much stronger and way more intensive, a bit like a \u201cbig brother\u201d \u2013 especially because the same company produces both. When one thinks about the taste of energy drinks, it\u2019s most likely the nauseatingly sweet taste of \u201ctutti-frutti\u201d comes to mind. This can be found in even the at many store\u2019s budget-friendly section. If all else fails, and one needs caffeine, this option is always available. Middle-range category products like Redbull, Bomba and I could go on, don\u2019t provide much more in terms of quality or taste; the amount of caffeine and other \u201cvitamins\u201d can perhaps be more desirable. The upper end of the spectrum is represented by Burn and Monster. Here there\u2019s a huge pallet of different flavors, it\u2019s less nauseating, and if we look at their ingredients, there are more options in terms of sugar content as well. In fact, above a certain level, there are even some sugar-free options. It even contains a satisfying number and amount of vitamins, but here is some friendly advice: we don\u2019t recommend the consumption of any energy drink on the long term, because it can damage the kidneys: recommended life-saving dosage is 1-2 times a month! If we need some reinvigoration more often than that, we recommend either going back to good-old coffee, or to these other alternatives\u2026<\/span>
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          1. Packaged, cold, store-bought coffee<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Falling in between the machine-made and NET coffee in terms of quality, it reached fifth place thanks to its wide availability. It can be found in any convenience store and supermarket,\u00a0 it\u2019s relatively cheap too, however, its quality is proportional to this as well \u2013 based on our experiences the best options are either the Mizo top selection or anything in that same segment. We do NOT recommend Tesco\u2019s cheap milky coffee.<\/span>
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            1. Home practices<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Here we have almost every opportunity to start the day with a pleasant black, or milky coffee. Many swear on the stovetop coffee brewer, no wonder why as compared to its simplicity a truly pleasant product trickles out, even its steam can have a stimulating effect on your morning apathy. Then there\u2019s instant coffee \u2013 many don\u2019t know it, but this granulate is made from the same coffee as the brewed version \u2013 so it isn\u2019t really that much of a compromise, however, its simplicity can make it many people\u2019s first choice. Coming from the same beans, however, doesn\u2019t mean that the quality of it is also the same; usually, the lowest quality beans are grounded into instant coffee. Nespresso and other capsule coffees are the highest ends. These offer a wide selection, and their quality is pretty good as well. Each of these methods has a different end product for a different price and it also takes some effort to make most of these. There are pros and cons for each depending on your taste, level of love for coffee, wallet, and preparation time.\u00a0<\/span>
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              1. Expert levels: New wave coffee shops<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                There comes the time, when you don\u2019t drink a cup of espresso or latte just for the caffeine, but because you need the mood, the atmosphere and an environment that helps you study. This all contributes to studying comfortably, or simply to building friendships after an exhausting practice.\u00a0<\/span> \t \t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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