Caffeine Timing Insights
Waiting 90 minutes to 2 hours after waking before consuming caffeine can enhance its benefits by allowing cortisol to clear adenosine, reducing the crash often experienced later. Additionally, exploring ways to counteract excessive caffeine intake raises intriguing questions about managing its effects on sleep, especially when one finds themselves over-caffeinated. For those interested in a deeper dive, the work of Roland offers valuable insights into caffeine metabolism.In this clip
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Related Questions
Is it true that if you want to get the most out of your caffeine intake, you should avoid caffeine for the first 90-120 minutes after waking? Why?
Is it true that if you want to get the most out of your caffeine intake, you should avoid caffeine for the first 90-120 minutes after waking? Why? This question is based on the episode Optimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #80 and the clip Optimizing Morning Routine. Caffeine increases alertness by blocking adenosine receptors, so your brain is temporarily paused from receiving adenosine’s ‘sleepy’ signals. When you first wake up, your adenosine levels are already at their lowest, so you won’t feel the full benefits of the caffeine you’re drinking.
Is it true that if you want to get the most out of your caffeine intake, you should avoid caffeine for the first 90-120 minutes after waking? Why? This question is based on the episode Optimize & Control Your Brain Chemistry to Improve Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #80 and the clip Optimizing Morning Routine. Caffeine increases alertness by blocking adenosine receptors, so your brain is temporarily paused from receiving adenosine’s ‘sleepy’ signals. When you first wake up, your adenosine levels are already at their lowest, so you won’t feel the full benefits of the caffeine you’re drinking.