[Grammar] Clauses of Purpose

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Which is correct?

Only drink one cup of coffee a day so as not to overstimulate your body.

Only drink one cup of coffee a day not to overstimulate your body.
 
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Jacek Poland said:
Which is correct?

Only drink one cup of coffee a day so as not to overstimulate your body.

Only drink one cup of coffee a day not to overstimulate your body.
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I'd use the first one. The second one is OK.
 
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bhaisahab said:
I'd use the first one. The second one is OK.
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Thanks! I ask because I was told the second one was incorrect, but I don't see the problem. To me, the first one does sound better though.
 
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