Caffeine and Sleep Quality
Using caffeine immediately upon waking can mask the true quality of your sleep. By abstaining for a short period, you can better assess how rested and refreshed you feel in the morning. This simple test allows for a clearer understanding of your sleep health, helping you determine if adjustments are needed for improved rest.In this clip
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Dr. Matt Walker: How to Structure Your Sleep, Use Naps & Time Caffeine | Huberman Lab Guest Series
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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, as discussed in the episode Dr. Matt Walker: How to Structure Your Sleep, Use Naps & Time Caffeine | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Caffeine and Sleep Quality?
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.