Caffeine

 Natural Caffeine: The Clean Stimulant

Caffeine is a plant alkaloid that acts as a central nervous system stimulant. It works by blocking adenosine receptors in the brain, adenosine being the neurotransmitter that signals fatigue. By doing so, caffeine increases alertness, reaction time, and perceived energy.

But not all caffeine is created equal. Natural caffeine, especially from green tea, is absorbed more gradually and is often accompanied by compounds that modulate its effects, making it smoother and more sustainable.

Green Tea Caffeine: A Smarter Buzz

Green tea contains less caffeine than coffee, but its effects are often described as cleaner, calmer, and longer-lasting. That’s because it comes bundled with a suite of synergistic compounds:

 L-Theanine

This amino acid is unique to tea and balances caffeine’s stimulation by promoting alpha brain waves, which are associated with calm focus. The result? Relaxed alertness—a state of mental clarity without the jitters or crash.

Catechins (EGCG, EGC, ECG, EC)

These are powerful polyphenolic antioxidants that not only protect cells from oxidative stress but also slow the absorption of caffeine, extending its effects. The star compound, EGCG, has been shown to enhance fat oxidation and support brain health.

Theobromine & Theophylline

These are methylxanthines, like caffeine, but with slightly different effects:

  • Theobromine: Mildly stimulating, vasodilating, and mood-lifting
  • Theophylline: Supports respiratory function and smooth muscle relaxation

Together, they round out the stimulant profile, making green tea’s energy feel more like a symphony than a solo.

Synergy in Velocity’s Formula

In Velocity, natural caffeine from green tea works in harmony with:

  • L-theanine: Enhances focus and reduces overstimulation
  • Glutathione: Buffers oxidative stress from caffeine metabolism and supports mitochondrial energy production
  • Polyphenols: Extend antioxidant protection and support metabolic health
  • B Vitamins: Act as cofactors in energy metabolism, helping convert caffeine’s stimulation into usable cellular energy
  • Electrolytes: Support hydration and nerve signaling, preventing the crash or fatigue that can follow caffeine use

The Takeaway

Natural caffeine from green tea isn’t just a stimulant, it’s a neuro-enhancer, antioxidant amplifier, and metabolic ally. In Velocity, it’s not about a spike of energy, it’s about sustained performance, mental clarity, and cellular resilience.

 

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