Boost Alertness by ChewingA physical hack to override daytime sleepiness

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Optimizing Personal Energy

Mastication-induced arousal provides a chemical-free way to heighten vigilance and reaction speed. Mechanical jaw movement stimulates the trigeminal nerve, increasing cerebral blood flow and signaling the reticular activating system to wake up. This simple motor activity serves as an accessible alternative to caffeine for combating fatigue.