Beginning the day with a caffeinated drink is incredibly common. Many drink coffee to try and stay awake or focused. Others choose tea or energy drinks for caffeine, and some even go with less conventional drinks (like beer) to capture productivity. Whether you’re at home or doing work or trying to cram for a test, chances are you’ve consumed at least one of these drinks. But how do these beverages actually affect your brain? And how is it that they increase, or appear to increase, productivity?

Depending on the different characteristics of each drink, you may choose one over the other for health, flavor, or effectiveness reasons. Take a look at the infographic for details on what beer, coffee, and energy drinks do to your body and brain.