Consuming caffeine increases the production of ACTH, which in turn causes higher levels of cortisol in the body than what would normally occur based on the body's daily rhythm.
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This study found that drinking a strong cup of coffee makes the body release stress hormones like cortisol and ACTH, even in people with anxiety. So yes, caffeine does boost these hormones, just like the claim says.
Habitual Caffeine Use Is Associated With Heightened Cortisol Reactivity to Lab-Based Stress in Two Samples
People who drink caffeine regularly have higher stress hormone (cortisol) levels when they’re stressed, compared to those who don’t drink caffeine — meaning caffeine makes the body’s stress response stronger.
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