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The Dose Blog

Curated byThe Dose, by LSC100®4 cardsUpdated Oct 2026
Straight answers on caffeine, crashes, jitters, and focus. The research behind caffeine + L-theanine, the 2PM slump, and ditching the energy drink habit. From LSC100.
Why do I crash around 2PM, and how do I avoid it?
Why do I crash around 2PM, and how do I avoid it?

The afternoon slump is built into your body clock, and lunch is not the main culprit. Here is what the research says actually helps, and where caffeine fits without wrecking your night.

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Does caffeine with L-theanine actually help you focus?
Does caffeine with L-theanine actually help you focus?

Caffeine and L-theanine are one of the most studied pairings in the energy aisle. Here is what the trials found, how strong the evidence is, and who paid for it.

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L-theanine, caffeine jitters and the crash: what the research says
L-theanine, caffeine jitters and the crash: what the research says

What the research says about caffeine jitters, the afternoon crash, and the amino acid often sold as a way to smooth both out. Some of it holds up. Some of it doesn't.

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How do you swap a two-energy-drink-a-day habit for a better routine?
How do you swap a two-energy-drink-a-day habit for a better routine?

You probably do not decide to buy the 3PM can. Your routine decides for you. Here is what habit research says about changing a daily energy routine, and what to expect when you cut back.

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