Liam spoke on Radio 5 live and said: “I am now addicted to BBC decaf tea.” The actor made the switch due to health conditions he was suffering. He explained: “I was getting shooting pains in my leg, cramps in the middle of the night.
In the longer term, the lactic acid can get stuck in the muscle and form crystals which massage therapists refer to as knots.
The knots then get more waste stuck to them and get larger.
Research shows that caffeine, a stimulant with ergogenic properties, increases blood lactate levels.
Health risk of caffeine consumption
Caffeine is a stimulant and the most commonly used drug in the world.
Every day, millions consume it to increase wakefulness, alleviate fatigue, and improve concentration and focus.
However, a high consumption of caffeine may not be healthful.
In addition, the recent trend of adding caffeine to drinks and snacks that do not naturally contain it has raised new concerns.
Gout, incontinence, insomnia and headaches may be associated with caffeine consumption.