There are a few main reasons why some people use caffeine powder:

  1. Convenience and portability Caffeine powder allows people to easily measure out and consume a precise dose of caffeine without having to drink beverages like coffee or energy drinks. The powder form is very portable.
  2. Higher doses Caffeine powder is highly concentrated, allowing users to consume very high doses of caffeine that would be difficult to get from beverages alone. Some use it to try to enhance focus, energy, and wakefulness.
  3. Pre-workout/Athletic performance Some athletes and bodybuilders use caffeine powder as a pre-workout supplement, as caffeine can theoretically enhance endurance and workout intensity when taken in proper doses.
  4. Mixing into foods/beverages The powder makes it easy to add caffeine to things like protein shakes, smoothies, or baked goods to get an extra caffeine boost.

However, there are serious safety concerns with caffeine powder. Since it is so highly concentrated, it is very easy to accidentally consume a toxic overdose amount. Just a teaspoon of pure powder could contain the equivalent of 25-60 cups of coffee worth of caffeine. Overdosing can lead to erratic heartbeat, seizures, and even death in some cases. Proper measuring is critical but easy to get wrong.

Many health authorities warn against using caffeine powder due to its risks and recommend getting caffeine from beverages where the dose is pre-measured and capped. Overall, improper use of the powder can be very dangerous.

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