Startling Results of the Largest Caffeine Study Ever Conducted (coffee, tea, energy drinks)

[@karimayoubi74]

Anecdote on caffeine addiction: I know a guy was in a car crash with a lorry, in a coma in hospital after it. Injuries stabilised, but wouldn't come out of a coma. Doctors couldn't work out why. A friend came to visit, saw all the tubes and wires and joked "Which one of these is the caffeine drip?" Luckily one of the doctors heard, and on realising that their patient drank coffee as if it was water, they gave him IV caffeine. He stabilised and came out of his coma that day. That's a pretty serious withdrawal effect, IMHO.

[@dharma__3]

Wow, incredible.... I feel like I'm in a coma each morning until I have my cup of coffee!

[@ComeAlongKay]

I mean that’s interesting but could be due to a few things.

[@biohack9540]

@@dharma__3 That's because of a strong addiction. Many can't even defecate without it.

[@thomaswipf7986]

350mg daily is too much for me. 150-200 (Yerba Mate OR 20g coffee) doesn't seem to make my heart race as often. I don't believe racing heart from caffeine is healthy

[@TheNappy511]

@@thomaswipf7986individually variant. Your “higher” end of caffeine may be someone’s low end. No two humans are built the same, everyone reacts differently. But I generally stay within the 250-350 range. Any day I’m 400+ is a rarity, & those days usually entail a lot of moving around + task switching like a crazy person

[@helenstaniskov4570]

Starting my day without coffee increases my cortisol because of the stress factor! Having my coffee in the morning makes me very happy!

[@rexluminus9867]

😂😂😂.Coffee alone increases it for shure!!!

[@tropialex]

Because you're addicted

[@danieldelaney768]

Its much more complicated than Dopamine. There are 4 Adenosine receptors 2 of which caffeine effects. These receptors are responsible for transmission of Glutamate, GABA, and Dopamine. You are disrupting multiple neurotransmitters when you consume caffeine. I say this as I sit here drinking coffee.

[@levous2]

Beautiful. As my dad always said, “do as I say, not as I do.” Or as the great Oz said, “pay no attention to the espresso machine behind the curtain”

[@jamesshepard4743]

Nodding in agreement. sips coffee …

[@angrysammo]

@@danieldelaney768 I hate these toxic effects of coffee. Wish I could sit here and talk more, but I’ve got to plan my route to get coffee tomorrow morning.

[@1a_Teko]

caffeine release GABA and dopamine

[@Optimization_Coach]

When I quit caffeine, I felt so much better. Natural energy was refreshing to feel again! Just my experience.

[@Ontonaut]

I read somewhere that the native Americans called coffee “empty fire”

[@beno8983]

I quit it for a month but didn’t notice any change. Wasn’t that hard to quit either.

[@james7751]

same here...

[@brandonyoung4910]

Yeah same but for some reason it didn’t help my sleep lol

[@e_i_e_i_bro]

When I stopped I still had no energy. But I have issues I guess

[@Suite_dRV_Life]

Thomas, please do us a favor. When you start talking about a study, the FIRST thing you should inform your audience is who PAID for the study, so that we have a context as to whether or not it can be trusted. And I am sure you have also noticed, that these study reports try their best to hide information on who funded the study, rather than explicitly stating it at the beginning of the report. Thanks. p.s. Some of the worst studies, in other words, paid off "so called scientists", come from Harvard Medical school - they are consistently bought to produce results that the company funding them wants.

[@samdemic3373]

The above comment is very relevant. We have all witnessed how skewed info and studies have become throughout the Covid era. Even Science and Medicine are not rock solid and can be manipulated in favour of monetary gain.

[@dharma__3]

I don't think he even reads these comments (but I agree).

[@SpammusX]

Ah, capitalism strikes again.

[@sgriffin8560]

All these studies have a conflict of interest statement on the last page. Open a search engine and type "Caffeine Study 2024." You'll see.

[@jacquelineclauson4891]

That sucks

[@thehealthinsight4587]

To be honest, when I first came cross Thomas DeLauer's channel I thought he was just a typical muscle bro, and after a few different videos I have decided he is genuine, really intense for himself and our health, and just wants to share the insights. Thank You Thomas DeLauer!!

[@paulriccio5333]

If you followed him on Instagram it's harder to find this out because he thinks he has to always take off his shirt and talk to us lol. He is a really good and intelligent dude though.

[@thehealthinsight4587]

@@paulriccio5333 ha!

[@ClarkPotter]

Yeah. Like you learn from him in this video that caffeine isn't addictive!

[@Snowsea-gs4wu]

I have ZERO addiction to coffee, I give it up everyday at 2PM and resume the next day LOL! So for the last two years I have quit coffee for two or three months, cold turkey with zero cravings and when I resume I don’t really feel anything special. I am even thinking of dropping for a whole year but when the autumn comes it is always nice to have a hot cup of coffee where I live. Thanks for the video Thomas!

[@thf.8459]

No guts!

[@rexluminus9867]

Hot chocolate?

[@Snowsea-gs4wu]

@@rexluminus9867 LOL!

[@realandsurreal]

Interesting video. I think we all need to listen to our own bodies. I recently started waiting 45 minutes in the morning instead of drinking coffee right away and have noticed for me that I don't get the nervous jitters and shaking hands, and my blood pressure doesn't spike nearly as high. So for me, I feel it's beneficial to wait that small amount of time before having coffee. Also I have been surprised to see how awake I feel first thing after waking, and how fast that 45 minutes goes by, so it hasn't been an issue for me, and has been a good thing for me personally. So debunked or not, I say pay attention to, and listen to your own body and not what the "latest new study" has to say, because there will always be another latest new study, or "expert" that says something different. Interesting indeed. Thanks!

[@777Thebear]

I stopped caffeine and my muscle achiness and joint pain went away. Mental focus is crap because I have adhd and so it is hard to focus but I feel so much better it is worth it.

[@petenielsen6683]

For some people it works the other way around and unfortunately I am one of those people. Caffeine often helps pain killers work better. This is why Anacin combines aspirin and caffeine. I am off the caffeine and still in search for a suitable substitute. There are some pain killers I cannot take because of a hiatal hernia. But if I drink regular coffee I get tinnitus.

[@GrugGaming]

@@petenielsen6683 the amount of caffeine in it won't affect you much, it's better to have it help with the pain vs the baby amount of benefit of not having it and suffering more pain imo

[@SteveHatmakerJr]

0:45 - "Examining the Benefits of Waiting in the Morning: Is It Worth It?" 1:28 - "Choosing the Right Electric ELC: A Guide" 2:10 - "Addressing the First Issue: A Detailed Discussion" 2:58 - "Managing Cortisol Levels for Better Health" 3:40 - "Exploring Literature on Caffeine Studies" 4:29 - "Understanding Low Adenosine Levels During Wakefulness" 5:21 - "Understanding the Effects of Low Levels of Adenosine" 6:01 - "Improving Your Posture: Tips and Techniques" 6:42 - "Comparing Effects of Placebo and Caffeine: An Experiment" 7:29 - "Reading an Excerpt from a Book" 8:17 - "Process of Coming Off Caffeine" 9:00 - "Analyzing the Impact of a Specific Factor" 9:48 - "Understanding the Performance Effect" 10:34 - "Understanding the Lack of Effect of Dopamine on the Brain" Consensus of Opinions: There is a wide range of opinions on the topic of caffeine and coffee consumption. Some people believe that caffeine is beneficial and boosts energy levels, productivity, and mental focus. They enjoy the taste of coffee and feel it is a necessary part of their daily routine. Some even noted that they didn't experience any significant difference when they quit caffeine for a while. However, others feel that caffeine induces anxiety, impacts their sleep, and leads to physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms when they try to quit. They report feeling better after quitting caffeine or switching to decaf. They also express concerns about the potential influence of the coffee industry on studies about coffee's health effects. A few people also pointed out that the effects of caffeine could vary based on individual factors.

[@rachael7060]

Thank you.

[@nicholassergiacomi4823]

Thank you 😊

[@shelleyhodgkinson1341]

I switched to decaf several years ago. It was bothering my sleep even though I didn't drink it in the afternoon and it was causing digestive issues. But I love the ritual in the morning. My understanding is I am likely a slow metbolizer of caffeine

[@RC-qf3mp]

I feel much better after quitting caffeine. And I definitely felt withdrawal for about two weeks, it was horrible. Caffeine is a very addictive drug.

[@KrummyProductions]

It’s the same for me. I had a headache for at least 10 days.

[@Tespri]

IF it were discovered today, it would've been outlawed.

[@RC-qf3mp]

@@Tespri yeah, along with plastic, the internet and Disney buying Star Wars.

[@swamprat9389]

I can only speak for myself but, I've consumed quite a large amount of matcha on an almost daily basis, about 3-6 teaspoons, and did so for multiple months. When I eventually decided to do a bit of a reset and quit cold turkey I had almost no side effects, not like what people get when they quit coffee or energy drinks.

[@RC-qf3mp]

@@swamprat9389 i was drinking loose leaf green tea, high quality stuff from China and Japan, regularly for years. Matcha has way more caffeine than my normal green tea, and I could not tolerate Matcha due to the high caffeine content. I never drink chocolate. and yet, i was addicted to caffeine, sipping my green tea and it took weeks to quit. I’m well aware of all the health benefits from green tea, as it was my drink of choice for decades, and really the only thing i drink aside from water and the occasional juice. Now, i only drink water or water with salt (for electrolytes).

[@scottymoondogjakubin4766]

There is the aroma of a fresh pot of coffee and then there is caffiene crash ! The worst is the withdraw ! The migrane headaches are horrible !

[@nithsdalelady]

When I was in high school I took NoDoze (Caffeine tabs) to study for final exams. I ate multiple doses and went to sleep ... and they could not wake me up in the morning. 60+ years later I drink coffee all day long, and sleep like a baby, never got the jitters, does not help me lose weight or enhance performance. It really is only a drink for me. I have met a handful of people like me over the years.

[@meaux0611]

Get your liver function checked out. One of the liver function tests they give you is a caffeine clearing test. Your phase 1 or 2 liver function is probably way too fast.

[@benholden3]

My life got better when i shut the door on caffeine. Because i tried to just have it a couple times a week but this quickly became multi-coffees daily again

[@Charlie-eq3dj]

Mine as well. People talk about moderation but it was so problematic and addictive for me that I refuse to have it in any form. Coffee, soda, tea, chocolate all gone from my life. And I'm better for it. I like this version of myself more than the caffeinated version.

[@oneofmany7051]

Agree. I switched to decaf coffee and now I can take it or leave it. Half the time I don't even finish it.

[@benholden3]

@@Charlie-eq3dj Well done 👏🏼

[@benholden3]

@@oneofmany7051 Nice!

[@will_274]

I drink decaf now. I feel much better with it.

[@2nd_Exodus]

Becareful with the chemicals. My lungs got affected by it.

[@dianalewandowski7421]

Personally, I don't see the point of waiting for coffee in the morning. One of the main reasons I drink coffee in the morning is the nice alertness I get. The other is I just plain enjoy it. I don't get jittery. If you feel good, drink it. If it starts getting to you, stop drinking it. It's all good. 😊

[@ClarkPotter]

I agree entirely, except for me it's cocaine instead of caffeine. You just need to find what works for you. It's all good!

[@rodent8366]

​@@ClarkPotter god i miss cocaine

[@A861967]

Got off coffee 3 years ago, more energy don’t feel tired and don’t get any jitters, getting off it was a shock got the shakes, body aches and feeling sick for a few days.

[@ching_ch1ng172]

Wow, that's interesting about it not being very addictive. I have yo-yoed on and off of coffee for years. I find it very hard to quit, but once I have it's pretty easy to stay off of it. The physical withdraw is pretty brutal. I get a nasty head ache for 2 days and it feels pretty heavy on my body. I have HLA-B27 gene that puts me at risk of inflammation and contrary to what others might experience coffee definitely does not lower my inflammation. I have tried to find a link between inflammation and caffeine for years but am told by most that the consensus is the opposite. I wish it was not so delicious.

[@flummi6966]

try growing up where everyone smokes. my fucking bones are full of tar and nicotine. make smoking tobacco illegal (smoker)

[@jz3488]

I'm on day 2 of mixing my morning cup of coffee with Mushroom powder and I can say I will never turn back. I get more energy per mg of caffeine without any crash. my mood is better, I feel calmer and more focused, and I'm overall more productive in every aspect. 10/10.

[@mjgrant1515]

can you share mushroom powder brand please?

[@jz3488]

@mjgrant1515 not sponsored or affiliated in any way, just did my research. I went with Naturealm sacred 7 blend.

[@hAckAbleMe]

​@@mjgrant1515Different mushrooms do different things.

[@JoelRoseTV]

How did this affect your gut and digestion after mixing?

[@jz3488]

@JoelRoseTV That's pretty hard to qualify. gut health presents itself in a lot of ways not necessarily gut related. I have taken a lot of suppliments and probiotics for gut health in the past and never felt anything directly tangible. Best I could correlate to gut improvments is a lack of munchies between meals.

[@culturedboor]

Nasty, nasty, NASTY headache if I don’t get my caffeine. For me there’s no COULD be withdrawals about it. I got em.

[@Supplementarian]

It is likely caused by lack of N.O., since coffee/caffiene is a nitric oxide trigger. Replace coffee with another N.O. trigger and the headaches are gone.

[@culturedboor]

@@Supplementarian Tadalafil might work then.

[@Supplementarian]

@@culturedboor Only if you want the side effects. L-Citruline or beet juice work great. There are also many supplement options in this category.

[@culturedboor]

@@Supplementarian Alright. I’m currently taking L-Citruline for general circulation help. I haven’t tried abstaining from coffee while taking it yet. I’m likely to feel tired and start falling out without it too, which would be a disaster (night shift) at work. Once back on keto, beet juice might be a problem.

[@nouton7432]

i use to get that, but after drinking energy drink 1000mg Caffeine for 1year and i did stop now when i dont work i have vacation now been around 2 weeks without 1000mg Caffeine i my side effect was i was little more tired now on vacation otherwise no side effect

[@Casmige]

I’m not gonna watch this video because I don’t really care I’m a coffee aficionado and I’m not gonna give up my goddamn coffee it’s the one slice of life that I actually enjoy out of this godforsaken realm.

[@BooDamnHoo]

Hey! Quit the coffee and eat the bug, peasant!

[@MrDmac423]

Same. But with cocaine. Nobody can tell me it’s bad. Keep your studies to your selves

[@rachelmcgill8143]

Ditto! ❤

[@dianalewandowski7421]

I'm a recovering addict and alcoholic and I love my coffee too. It brings me sheer joy. And the way I drink it doesn't have sugar so I say, let's have some coffee and then let's rock and roll!🤘

[@completelytransparent6320]

lsd better

[@ibrajimenez2098]

I quit coffee for a year. Didn't notice much until i started drinking again! I definitely notice the crash now. I enjoy coffee still .

[@AH4Z]

Polyphenols and flavonoids are the only things I am really interested in coffee and teas for. I’m on organic /decaf for both. Yes I get some caffeine even in decaf. But energy is not an issue for my requirements in training, sports or dealing with tiredness. Several natural foods boost energy and alertness without the stimulation caffeine offers. Yes I use Organic, no mold and CO2 decaffeinated only

[@brandonsampson-qr9cq]

you need to look up how they decaf coffee.... its horrible

[@InnerSun777]

Polyphenols and flavonoids are in cocoa, blueberries, and lots of other foods that don't have a gnarly side effect like coffee.

[@AH4Z]

@@InnerSun777yep consume those also

[@AH4Z]

@@brandonsampson-qr9cq adjust my reply to address this

[@trail.blazer]

@@brandonsampson-qr9cq You can get water decaffeinated coffee. That's what I used to get.

[@OK75]

Something i do... specially because i dont drink coffee but use preworkout... is because of the amount of caffeine i decide to only use it once a day. So i can only use caffeine either in the morning or in the evening workout not twice... on training free days i dont use caffeine.. and the next day it kicks in just as everytime but maybe 10% more... dont think of coffee as a lifesytle or food/drink... its a booster.

[@JD-mz1rl]

I never have caffeine in the morning. I usually have caffeine with lunch or slightly after.

[@er66an]

People have to feel what works good for them.when I started drinking coffee an hour and and a half after waking It was hard I felt addicted.it lasted a week .now I drink my coffee around 11:00 o'clock but sometimes later I don't wake up feeling the need to drink and it so freeing.l also don't eat in the morning.For me it has been life changing as I used to have headaches if I didn't drink coffee or eat .Feel what's good for you

[@thedailyremedy968]

2 reasons why i don’t roll out of bed and have a coffee: 1). So that i can initially be with my natural energy levels. 2) to first hydrate my body with water/warm water and avoid the harshness of pouring coffee straight into an empty stomach. I add butter to reduce its acidity. Delicious!

[@naciye3827]

I don’t drink coffee or energy drinks, but I drink loads of tea. Tea is definitely addictive, I don’t need a trial to tell me this.

[@beno8983]

Have you tried stopping though ? I stopped coffee and it was easy enough, maybe slight increase in headache for first couple days but not like I was shaking or couldn’t stop myself having a cup.

[@beno8983]

For a month btw. Realised I wasn’t addicted and my mood didn’t change so why not have a cup

[@krillansavillan]

Have you noticed gallstones from tea consumption? Tea is more basic than acidic coffee, and in science class we learn that basic solutions cause precipitates. If you are liberal with the lemon juice it would counteract it

[@slapcanister]

I have 3 shots of organic coffee with butter and MCT mid-morning every day and I just LOVE IT as it tastes amazing and it helps me fast until 2-3pm. No caffeine crash, ever. When I go without it e.g. when away from home, I experience NO withdrawals at all, and don't miss it. Win win for the coffee :D

[@someguyusa]

The part about cortisol levels and coffee always introducing a 30% spike making it insignificant is misleading, and you should have noticed it. If a 30% spike in cortisol occurs no matter what, then it is obvious that a 30% increase in your cortisol levels when they are at their morning peak is greater than when you wait 1-2 hours for them to fall. Cortisol is the "stress" hormone, so to ignore this obvious difference in the net result cortisol based on the timing of caffeine consumption is a major flaw.

[@harrya.4270]

I'm 40 years old. I have noticed without doubt over recent years that coffee makes me gain weight (even black coffee) when compared to having only water- now I understand this is due to cortisol spikes which will lay down fat tissue when calories do eventually enter the body. Makes complete sense. Best way to lose weight is to keep cortisol low with keeping insulin low( I.e. fasting, I.e. water fasting is seemingly the King). Only issue is this- I'm addicted to coffee for work.

[@salmark9080]

damn I drink 5 cups a day, stay under 1800 calories very active, weight doesn’t fly off of me though. This might be why lol

[@cynicist8114]

Water fasting is definitely king. I just got off a 4-day fast and lost 13 pounds.

[@sarahhunter1114]

This is just personal experience so may not apply to anyone else, but I’m a coffee drinker. A few months ago it was unreasonable. I would drink it instead of eating and yet, I still gained weight. I was having intense hormone issues and thought I was transitioning into perimenopause. My husband sent me some videos on IG about caffeine and cortisol so I quit coffee save for one or two cups a week if we went out for breakfast or something. My PMS improved immediately. Moodiness, pain, brain fog, 24-25 day cycle as opposed to my usual 28 days. I’ve also normalized my eating. I still am really heavy despite having a clean diet, but at least it’s not disordered eating anymore.

[@madmax-ep6hk]

I have started having regular coffee in the morning, but I mostly drink decaf. I, recently, had to switch from Folgers to Nestle because of the controversy over methylene chloride. some decaf coffees are treated with methylene chloride which is a chemical used in paint stripping. You want a coffee that is treated with the swiss water process.

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

You may want to look into nestle's controversy as well..

[@phamawa]

Do you feel as if the decaf still does a decent job of suppressing hunger? Looking to take a break frrom caffeine, but use coffee when skipping breakfast on non training days.

[@madmax-ep6hk]

@@phamawa for the longest time, I was strict decaf. lately, I have a cup of caffeinated in the morning because of its supposed benefit to metabolism. I will usually fast from after I eat dinner around 5 pm to 11 am the next morning. I drink coffee all the time and so getting good coffee should probably be a higher priority for me, but I don't care that much. another concern I have is about lead and cadmium in chocolate, but that's a different topic.

[@johnCjr4671]

Caffeinated Coffee is a morning treat that I have enjoyed for decades ! 😊

[@Tespri]

I did quit energy drinks 8 months ago. While I still miss the taste, I had noticed that I don't need energy drinks anymore to stay wake. In fact I'm more energetic now than while using them.

[@4thworldwilderness390]

Probably because you misused them like me. You need to look into how caffeine affects sleep, and the half life of caffeine in the body. 1 cup of coffee after waking is best because you get the benefits of alertness and that delicious daily ritual, and the caffeine levels in your body are at a minimum when you are asleep... As far as I can figure. I take caffeine when I wake up for work... and I take melatonin right before bed... so far, best I can do. I feel rested, energetic, and I get to enjoy a good homemade espresso.

[@Tespri]

@@4thworldwilderness390 as the video already told, people are already wake morning so morning coffee isn't actually affecting. In fact it makes things worse since now you will experience the drop after while of drinking coffee. I never abused coffee either. I realize my life is the same if not better after stopping drinking them. Just waste of money.

[@Ty81494]

I'm ADHD caffeine has always slowed me down and puts me to sleep I'm the 1% on this no bullshit I'm serious

[@charisma601]

I have a friend who says likewise, so don't disbelieve you!

[@incogenator]

i believe you

[@FadedStar05]

stimulants work opposite on people with ADD/ADHD. Ritilan is a stimulant. Calming for ADD.

[@geraldfriend256]

@@FadedStar05yep.

[@samuelstewart2054]

right there with you... I need 5 16oz cups in my first 3 hours just so I don't bounce around the room all day.

[@zyxyuv1650]

Every day I drink a bunch of coffee until I feel a caffeine high, then I get a bunch of hard work done without thinking about it. It's like turning on my auto-pilot. Suddenly I realize it's hours later and somehow that work all got done, I barely even remember doing it, the time just flew by. When I'm decaffeinated that same work is a bit more painful to finish. I realize I could do the work no matter what, but the coffee makes the time fly and it's *working*. I'm not taking any drugs or doing unhealthy stuff. I'm not experimenting with nootropics that could destabilize or have adverse affects. I just keep doing the same thing over and over drinking the coffee because it's working. I'm lucky that something is working for me. It's easy for things to go wrong in so many ways in life, so I can't see a reason to disrupt the one thing that is working for me.

[@Melvin420x12]

I used to do the same. I used to come home from school, sit on the couch and drink coffee until I had a caffeine high and then I got up and started doing stuff. Difficult homework? Just drink a bunch of coffee and boom I'm doing it. Almost 12 cups a day, I counted one day. Now, years later, I'm diagnosed ADHD and drink 3 cups most. Just... uh... ya'know... a hint ;) If you're a smoker, nicotine has the same effect as caffeine which has the same effects as ADHD-medication.

[@richsoul5437]

Clearly you had a cup or 2 before writing this book 🤣

[@ChadRiley-mf9ru]

This is pretty much what I do.

[@Acts-1322]

Xyz you are making yourself B1 deficient then, just a heads up.

[@Shadowhawk827]

That work is painful without the caffeine because you're addicted to it

[@seanjohal7]

3 cups of black americano, switch to earl grey black tea afternoon, then finally green tea. This is a typical day for me for many years.

[@weisstdudochnicht1]

You are aware that tea has the same amount of caffeine? Black/Green tea in the afternoon has the worst effect on my sleep, as I have hard times to fall asleep

[@JP-mz8xd]

I IF and mostly have 500ml of coffee daily around 0730. I don’t drink it for any reason except it helps my IF. For me it’s a way to start my day, also I don’t really “feel” the effects of the drink I just enjoy my drinking ritual. Also butter in it is a must as well as a pinch of salt. Enjoy your cup of Joe!

[@425681]

I’m totally in love with Celsius and Zoa drinks. Just feels much better than coffee to me with all the other vitamins they put in there. No jitters or crashes. Anybody else like this?

[@farawayranger8489]

I swapped to decaf coffee (I know, sounds insane) for over a year now and I feel so much better. I would wake up in the morning and feel like I never slept at all and it was because my cortisol was through the roof. I no longer feel that way. I’ll still have maybe one cup of caffeinated coffee here and there sometimes during the week, but usually save it for the weekend.

[@mamabiz4150]

That’s great! Make sure it’s Swiss water process. A family member lost his long time gf due to a kind of breast cancer linked to the chemicals used in the making of “regular” decaf.

[@farawayranger8489]

@@mamabiz4150 holy crap - that is scary. I’m not sure if it’s linked to that or if she just had it in her genes/due to other circumstances. I don’t think it’s fair to say that unless you have studies linked to decaf coffee and an increase in cancer.

[@trail.blazer]

I quit instant coffee for 7 months. I had zero withdrawals and no apparent benefits from giving it up. I started drinking decaf once a day. It didn't have good flavour (the only reason I drink it), so I went back to normal good instant coffee and still have no apparent issues from it. Sleep is good. If I miss it occasionally then I have no withdrawal type issues. It's my only 'vice' (no alcohol or drugs) and I'm comfortable with continuing to drink it. I'm probably not getting a huge amount of caffeine from 3 cups of instant coffee a day.

[@clemfandango6897]

Everything in moderation. I'll take caffein breaks every so often, the withdrawl headaches are no joke! I've already cut sugar and carbs, give me this one comfort!

[@chris7brook]

Black Coffee & Butter! Every fuckin day!

[@sorryociffer]

I know that, for me, I generally feel ZERO change as far as energy or alertness with caffeine. The only way I can feel ANYTHING from it is if I drink nearly an entire pot of coffee on an empty stomach… THEN I start to get really jittery…. Aside from that, I can drink a 24oz coffee and go right to bed and be asleep in 2 min.

[@svene.3856]

I don't feel much either except maybe getting unconcentrated or unfocused. But if I'm tired it doesn't do much.

[@armed_but_blind2768]

You might have adhd

[@sorryociffer]

@@armed_but_blind2768 I have ADD. I’ve been on 3 different drugs to address it… even the highest dose of adderall did NOTHING. 0 change whatsoever.

[@svene.3856]

@@armed_but_blind2768 As for me this might be true. But I've read that it so that people with ADHD get better focus on caffeine?

[@matsuyamarockers]

Caffeine can take up to 90 minutes to take full effect. For max alertness, studies have been conducted where the participants drank coffee, slept 90 minutes, then woke up to the maximum alertness possible.

[@stangbanger6445]

Umm..coffee is delicious AF..organic heavy cream....yes please

[@TheLloydChannel]

Back in college I used to drink a lot of caffeine and thought it didn't do much for me--got about 5 hours of sleep, etc. Then a roommate had to go off for health reasons and I decided to support her by quitting myself. Next morning I slept through my alarm and missed three classes. Yeah, so caffeine DID have an effect on me after all! Hahahaha!

[@chrisferretti7020]

Bear in mind, every one of these studies are paid for by someone.

[@to-tx2sz]

this is the case with every study in existence lol.

[@cactusladysouth1000]

EXACTLY

[@keithfjord]

Is anyone under the impression that conducting any kind of research is free? Have you researched the implications of this on any of the studies he mentioned?

[@Right_in2]

That's incorrect, undergraduate research is not funded at all. I just completed an online meditation study and the university gave us exactly $0 to complete our studies ​@@to-tx2sz

[@JackTheRabbitMusic]

…but who pays Thomas DeLauer?

[@AshleyRichardt]

ADHD checking in lmfaoooo. Doctor advised me to drink coffee. Not only due to the associated health benefits, but because it calms me down and helps me sleep better.

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

Good points. Coffee "caffeine" effect is variable. I have noticed this even in myself over the years where it does not have the effect it used to. So we all change over the years.

[@anneross1859]

I wake up at 6am and have my coffee (50% Swiss water processed decaf) around 7:30-8:00. I’ve heard to wait an hour or so after waking up to have it.

[@SuitedPup]

This is me almost exactly!

[@DeanJohnson67]

re: perceived exertion effect. In cycling for over 10 years of hard riding/racing using caffeine strategically I found my wattage never increased when using it at lets mile 80 in 100 mile race but my wattage on the other hand ws slower to decrase for a good hour after using it. Others claim it giives them more physical energy (personally not buying it) but whatever works if its 90% mental I am good with that!

[@Mercury1955]

Me: 07:00 - Protein Shake and 1 Avocado 07:30 - 22 oz Black Coffee 08:00 - Awake and good to go

[@TheIndianscout]

Which protein powder do you use

[@chris7brook]

​@@TheIndianscout Bacon 🥓 powder

[@randomdude-wl6vf]

I haven't had caffeine in five days and I feel a lot better. The first two days were rough.

[@Shin-Blade]

Electrolytes in the morning is so much better than caffeine. I usually wait until noon before I ingest some caffeine aside from matcha... 🙏🏾

[@brandonsampson-qr9cq]

celtic sea salt and water! most amazing way to start the day. if ya haven't heard of it, look it up. has every mineral we need electrolyte wise

[@Shin-Blade]

@@brandonsampson-qr9cq Himalayan salt for me if not coconut water... 😊

[@trojanhman8136]

About a dozen years I came up with a saying and that saying comes back very strongly listening to this. "The only thing scientists know, is that what they used to know is wrong." On addiction, it isn't addictive. I had 7 - 10 double shots of coffee in the day for more than two years, and then stopped drinking it with no ill effect's. It satisfied more than tea but I am 3 months down this road and still on tea but would prefer coffee.. I gave it up because coffee on an empty stomach damages the stomach lining.

[@robertgresham3489]

I started adding 2.7g of Mortons Lite Salt and 1.6g of sodium bicarbonate to my preworkout drink. It's like taking (almost) 2 doses of LMNT but costs almost nothing.

[@chrisandrews8926]

I wake up get the kids ready, go outside in the sun and then do my cold plunge before drinking my coffee with protein in it. Works like a charm… I think, until the next report comes out and tells me I’m doing it all wrong lol

[@JennyDelich]

Can you make a video on lead in salt? Celtic sea salt was tested high in lead but everyone online has been saying it’s the best.

[@mjgrant1515]

i got severe headaches for 3 days when quitting caffeine. now i really enjoy my decaf coffee. but if i consume even 1/4 cup of caffeinated coffee first thing in the morning i can’t get to sleep until after midnight. ya, i just can’t do caffeine in coffee. chocolate (reasonable amount) doesn’t seem to affect me.

[@Axiomatic75]

Ah yeah caffeine, the cocaine of people who "don't do drugs" lol

[@subwayfacemelt4325]

Caffeine is a hell of a drug.

[@Axiomatic75]

@@subwayfacemelt4325 At a high enough dose, almost everything is ;)

[@Valejandrom]

It's so unbelievably stupid to equate caffeine with drugs as a whole because it's technically a drug. If caffeine was the only drug people consumed, nothing bad would occur. People wouldn't go home and beat their kids because they're on caffeine, get into car accidents or ostracize everyone who cares about them because of caffeine.

[@subwayfacemelt4325]

@@inca3370 Most of the harm of "drugs" is from legal status and the very special place it holds in the real economy. Coffee industry is rife with slavery conditions, a great way to keep poor nations poor. Additionally, on the whole, caffeine is much more harmful healthwise not only because of the scale on which it is employed, but because of the way the processed food industry harnesses it's clearly addictive powers, in parallel with sugars, fats, and salts to exploit the same pathways in the brain as coke/heroin/etc. You may have noticed a health crisis? Also, people overdose on caffeine and die so... Now to the environmental impact of a billion or so sh1t-water guzzling addicts...

[@Axiomatic75]

@Valejandrom You are absolutely right of course. It was just meant to be a light-hearted joke. I have known enough people on various drugs (including cocaine) to know how destructive they can be. I personally stay the hell away from it.

[@thevintagemom5455]

I have quit coffee a few times in my life, when I was pregnant with each daughter, and a couple others when I didn't have access to it during training. I literally couldn't see straight and had a horrible headache for the first few days, them after, I just wanted a cup of coffee all day every day. Except when I was pregnant, the smell of coffee made me nauseous. I will NEVER for the rest of my life quit coffee if I have access to it, and if I can medically drink it. I love it. I don't like Starbucks and those fancy coffees. Just regular coffee

[@hanskazan7403]

addict

[@MVProfits]

Caffeine use is quite minor overall, but you realize your comment and so many others, is classic addict justifications? I find that more troubling than drinking coffee lol

[@dr.mostafamaita]

My concern isn’t the cortisol with the caffeine first thing after waking up, it’s the ADH blocking effects; making you more dehydrated throughout the day

[@TheFeist77]

What would you reccomend for someone who does not like the smell or taste of basic coffee

[@scottleggejr]

lol @ that stock photo of the guy in a suit dumping coffee beans on his face. #relatable

[@AnthonyMorales71]

So… How long before an early morning workout should I drink coffee?

[@user-vx7hg3nn4v]

i use coffee for my brain. i'm in menopause and LOVE what it does for my brain

[@kerek07]

i drank 7-10 espressos in a day. in office hours. omg i was so bad at the end of the day. what i do now is, I make 1 or 2 espressos in the morning, dilute it in roughly 500ml in water and that's what i drink all day. I still satisfied my addiction, but my heart and body appreciate the low level of caffeine as well.

[@mosin9105]

My coffee maker starts brewing coffee five minutes before my alarm goes off. I wake up, make my bed, drink coffee, go to the gym, and all is well.

[@TheCoresteps]

Great info sir! Thank you

[@crystaltiki]

Definitely causes physical dependence. I get migraines if I don’t get my fix.

[@lenorelopez748]

Interesting. Thank you!

[@rachelshepherd3624]

My understanding is that low caffeine metabolisers have a lower tolerance for caffeine, as it has a stronger effect on them. High caffeine metabolisers process it more quickly and so can take higher doses. In my family all the low metabolisers are tea drinkers and the high are coffee drinkers. I personally love the smell of coffee but can’t drink it. I did have however a massive coca cola addiction for many years, and random headaches. My GP advised quitting the Coke for 3 months and I really did not think it would work but decided to humour him. The headaches vanished. Caffeine may not be addictive, but there is something going on. Maybe withdrawal symptoms. Maybe dehydration. I was just as hooked on the diet stuff so I don’t think it is the sugar.

[@noisuledesoidnarg7762]

This is surprising, I thought today was Coffee is bad for you Tuesdays. I usually see these articles during Coffee is healthy for you Fridays. My take, just enjoy your cofee.

[@MrTuberguber]

You buy a jar of Folgers freeze dried crystals, put it in the cupboard and forget about it. Lasts forever. Freeze dried . Freeze dried crystals.

[@steve00alt70]

The coffee corporations would pay the researchers so much money to change their studies

[@jeffboltz5237]

Black coffee has phenols that have benefits, but can interfere with iron absorption leading to low iron/hemoglobin

[@EthicAura]

Excited to try these! Thx ❤

[@joe.nassimian]

Thanks for the summary. I source my caffeine from green tea and get a nice hit of L-theanine too, a 2 for 1 deal I like. In the references you have in the description, the last one is missing two digits in the last group of digits. 73 is not enough, would you please correct it? Thanks!

[@TIMBERxTrees]

I haven't quit caffeine, but I went from an addiction to energy drinks to now only drinking diet soda. It is not perfect, but my health is rapidly accelerating as I have cut my caffeine intake from >500 mg to

[@natehall8837]

Solid video 👌🏼

[@petenielsen6683]

I started drinking regular coffee when I was 15, but now 10 ounces are as much as my system can handle. Beyond that I get tinnitus that often goes back and forth between my ears. I have a new primary and when the nurse took my blood pressure and so on it was normal. By the time the nurse practitioner came in U had to listen more carefully because the sound of my heart was beating in my left ear. So now that I do not drink caffeine regularly it seems to be only when I have regular coffee knowing it is going to be a busy day. My next appointment with my dietician is in August and I am going to see if she has any suggestions, but the endo she works with said it was unlikely to have anything to do with my sodium levels being below normal range. So it is possible that caffeine may be confusing my thyroid. It still has some function, but if I were to go off of synthroid I would gain 20 pounds in a week and my A1C would climb to 7.2. The thyroid does not have to be completely dead for caffeine to be a problem when someone has hypothyroidism.

[@helios4425]

I found coffee addictive until I started to drink it without milk. Game changer for me. It was the dairy that was addictive

[@bredemeijer9648]

Adenosine gets removed by sleep. It builds up when you're awake. So waiting in the morning makes no sense. Or does it?

[@MarcoPolux]

I want the caffeine goods. But if I drink coffee, I have to keep drinking it daily or I'll have a very bad headache and lack of energy specially in the afternoon for about a month after leaving it. Is that addictive?? Is there something I don't know about it? (I drink coffee when I do, about 8 or 9 am and stop no more than 11 am. Usually 2 straight shots from an Italian coffee pot)

[@aslyswine]

I will try EXTRA, EXTRA hard next time I go home to take time off. I gave in at 4 days last time. I want to give it up so bad but I drive a truck long distance and feel so miserable without it. I can barely function.

[@ci4396]

Try Amphetamins 😅

[@peterpan408]

Caffeine Pills and EDM?

[@vss963]

Is it possible you're not getting your best sleep for some reason? Think sleep "quality" rather than just time in bed, even if you're asleep.

[@aslyswine]

@@vss963 Absolutely! Circadian rhythm is nonexistent.

[@mikhalych9748]

I can't seem to quit caffeine completely but I can reduce it quite a bit with little problems.

[@BrianHallmond]

I built a tolerance from energy drinks. But am considering going off for a while. Never been a coffee drinker. Seen how obsessed people get haha. But I'll try take advantage of it's benefits. Especially antioxidants etc.

[@michellecook-hill431]

Thank you 🎉❤

[@heezusthegreat]

sipping an energy drink to this. cheers

[@KamfaKing]

Good info, thanks.

[@AmphibianDev]

8:29 I think ADHD or other neurological differences makes the caffeine be less noticeable for some people.

[@d_no_allyn_86]

Where can you buy lmnt drinks? Like in a store? 🤔🤔is it affordable?

[@triviamolemais7253]

I don't drink coffee like a shot of just coffee. I put just a little bit of organic instantaneous cofee with coco "milk" just once a day.

[@ClarkPotter]

I'm not addicted to crack, I just have an affinity for it.

[@margaretsmith9637]

Are the headaches from not having coffee just psychological?

[@pamelaeverett2087]

I remember reading somewhere that caffeine is less effective if the person is dehydrated. Is it possible that hydration level is affecting those (non-repeatable) test results? 🤔

[@joeldriver-sp2rg]

I drink a cup in the morning and occasionally have another one in the afternoon. I've completely quit for a couple of months and really don't see much of a difference at all. I couldn't drink more than that though.

[@idkbroidkasdf]

that dude playing chess by himself @7:50 is def drinking coffee