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Need energy for final exams? Skip the energy drinks

Need energy for final exams? Skip the energy drinks

As national final exams begin, experts from the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advise students to avoid energy drinks and sugary snacks for concentration. Marije Verwijs explains how the brain actually processes energy and provides healthier alternatives to help students focus during their studies.

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