Caffeine Timing Secrets
Delaying caffeine intake for the first two hours after waking can enhance alertness and focus. By allowing the natural cortisol release and keeping adenosine receptors unoccupied, you can avoid midmorning crashes and improve your overall morning energy levels. Embracing this practice may be challenging initially, but it leads to better wakefulness and a more effective use of caffeine later in the day.In this clip
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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.
Could you explain this statement: "Caffeine affects cortisol by interacting with the body's natural cortisol rhythm. Andrew Huberman explains that cortisol naturally peaks shortly after waking, and by delaying caffeine intake until 90 to 120 minutes after waking, you can enhance this natural peak" from the episode Optimize Your Learning & Creativity with Science-based Tools | Huberman Lab Podcast #8 and the clip Morning Exercise Benefits?
I'm confused by the statement: "Caffeine affects cortisol by interacting with the body's natural cortisol rhythm. Andrew Huberman explains that cortisol naturally peaks shortly after waking, and by delaying caffeine intake until 90 to 120 minutes after waking, you can enhance this natural peak."