THIS DOESN’T SEEM HEALTHY. Look we, of course, appreciate the wonders of a morning cup of coffee. A smooth full bodied latte is like nectar first thing. Alas, an entrepreneurial pair feel that waiting in line, purchasing a coffee and consuming it is far too lengthy a process for those simply in need of a hit. Their answer is The Joule Caffeine Bracelet, which basically allows caffeine to seep into your skin consistently throughout the day. Right okay. Their crowd funder states: “The Joule caffeine bracelet is a bracelet with a slot for you to snap on a transdermal caffeine patch. These patches work in a similar fashion to a nicotine patch or other transdermal medication patches. The caffeine is administered gradually for a steady supply of caffeine and energy without any of the typical energy crashes, jitters or other negative effects of consuming your caffeine through beverages.” Transdermal administration of chemicals, of any type, provides a controlled release through the user's skin as their body heat melts away the thin layers of formulation embedded in the adhesive patch. The main disadvantage to transdermal delivery systems stems from the fact that the skin is a very effective barrier; as a result, only chemicals whose molecules are small enough to penetrate the skin can be delivered by this method. Luckily, caffeine, being a catechin that is both fat-soluble and relatively small is able to sneak through the skin quite efficiently. This permits the caffeine access to the circulatory system where it can then start to work. The pair, based in Canada, have already raised 378% pf their original fundraising target. Sounds like there’s a lot of impatient people out there. Would you give it a go? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNndA7uzcwc