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Caffeine fix: Are non-coffee drinkers missing out on key health benefits?

By Jennifer Bowden
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1 Jun, 2024 05:30 PM4 mins to read

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Our genetic profile and gut microbiome both determine how our body responds to tea and coffee. Photo / Getty Images

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