Alkaloids: Caffeine – Energy, Focus, and Wellness
Caffeine is one of the most well-known alkaloids in the world. Alkaloids are naturally occurring plant compounds, and many plants produce them as part of their natural defence system. In people, caffeine is best known for supporting alertness, focus, energy, and short-term mental performance when used responsibly.
Caffeine is most commonly found in plants used to make coffee, tea, and other traditional beverages. While Ontario, Canada, has many valuable wellness plants, there are no commonly recognized native Ontario plants that naturally contain meaningful amounts of caffeine. For this reason, this profile focuses on caffeine-containing plants that can be…