Does the body really need caffeine? An honest look at dependency and effects
                                
                                
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                                According to research, over 90% of American adults use caffeine regularly, consuming it in coffee, tea, and energy drinks to boost alertness. But does the body really need caffeine, or is our widespread reliance on this stimulant a matter of dependence rather than necessity?