Be honest: how much do you rely on energy drinks to get you through the day? These little cans of magic have been a go-to resource for the kings and queens running the world’s tech capital. In fast-paced environments like Silicon Valley, caffeine isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s absolutely necessary for locking in and maintaining that razor-sharp focus needed to develop the leading technological advancements emerging today.
If you’ve ever taken a look at the label on your favorite energy drink, you’ll notice it’s almost always paired with another ingredient that gets much less attention than it deserves- taurine. This dynamic duo is a force on its own, but add CBG into the fold and voila! You’ve unlocked the ultimate productivity hack.
How, you might ask, do these three compounds complement each other so well? First, let’s explain how they work independently; then get into what happens when they’re blended together.
Caffeine
Caffeine helps you focus by blocking adenosine, which is the neurotransmitter that makes you feel lethargic throughout the day. As caffeine blocks adenosine buildup, you feel a cognitive boost that makes it easier for you to get and stay focused. This mental alertness helps you concentrate on tasks, speeds up your reaction time, and gives you a sense of increased energy.
Taurine
Your body naturally produces taurine to modulate fluid levels and oxidative stress. In energy drinks, taurine supplements caffeine’s cognitive effects with the physical indicators associated with the beverage’s overall impact. Research suggests that reduced fatigue, increased exercise capacity, and anti-inflammatory responses following physical exertion can all be attributed to taurine.
Basically, as caffeine stimulates mental performance, taurine helps the rest of your body catch up. What a dream, right? Wrong.
We’d be remiss to hype caffeine and taurine up without addressing the dreadful, inevitable afternoon crash that follows. After initial effects wear off, caffeine + taurine drinkers report humming headaches, severe drops in energy, increased irritability, and strong cravings for more caffeine. The caffeine crash is so unpleasant that Silicon Valley professionals and wellness enthusiasts worldwide have sought natural alternatives. Lucky for you, we’ve got one 🙂
Use CBG to avoid the caffeine crash
CBG is a nonpsychoactive derivative of the cannabis plant that, when stacked with the dynamic caffeine + taurine combo, facilitates all the positive effects you want while minimizing the negative ones you don’t. CBG users tout the compound as the impetus for a clear-headed focus, similar to caffeine. Studies show that CBG interacts with your alpha-2 adrenergic and serotonin receptors, which are responsible for regulating your mood and alertness. While CBG produces the same result, it uses a different mechanism than caffeine’s adenosine-blocking function. Needless to say, one that’s much more conducive to your health and well-being.
One of the hottest products on Cloud City’s shelves right now is these Energy & Focus Softgels, which combine powerhouse ingredients that lay out a red carpet for getting things done: CBG + CBD, caffeine + taurine, and B-12 are all layered into easily digestible capsules you can take with you anywhere. This synergistic formula remixes the “energy drink” effect with a productive health spin:
- Caffeine delivers the primary effects that enhance cognitive function and performance.
- Taurine supports it by applying similar effects to your body.
- B-12 supports your cellular metabolism (which the caffeine + taurine combo needs to work)
- CBG + CBD create balanced mental clarity that tempers post-stimulating effects via your endocannabinoid system.
To learn more about why cannabigerol (CBG) and cannabidiol (CBD) are combined in hemp-derived products, read this blog post about the entourage effect.
Test it out
Cloud City has been rated the #1 CBD store in Silicon Valley by Mercury News readers for the past four years. Still on the fence? Visit us in downtown Campbell or our online shop to snag a sample pack first.
A few things to note before you give these bad boys a try:
- Combining stimulants has a compounding effect. Taking these softgels alongside your existing coffee or energy drink routine will add up. The FDA suggests 400mg of caffeine per day; use this as your benchmark for rationing out your caffeine supplements vs. beverages.
- Cannabinoids may interact with prescription medications. Learn more about the potential interference CBG or CBD may have with certain routinely consumed pharmaceuticals before adding these into your daily routine.
- Ask us for the Certificate of Analysis. In general, we recommend this as standard practice. When purchasing hemp products, always know where your products came from and what their exact contents are.
As noted above, published research on this topic remains limited. This information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health concern or condition. Drop by to talk to one of our knowledgeable budtenders about how to incorporate CBG into your productivity routine.
