Is Synthetic Caffeine Different? Understanding Your Energy Source
                                
                                
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                                An estimated 80% of the world consumes caffeine daily, but few know if their energy boost comes from a lab or a plant. This raises a critical question for nutrition-conscious consumers: **is synthetic caffeine different?** The answer lies not in its chemical formula, but in its source, speed of absorption, and accompanying nutrients.