We NEED To Talk About Caffeine

[@Strengthside]

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[@geemail369]

Just like you do, i'll take a 4week break everytime i find myself craving a third cup a day! Once this *tool* lost its effect/purpose it's time to recalibrate. After two days of headaches and foggyness i'm back and running - but withdrawal on this one is _real!_

[@courtneyw9630]

You add LMNT to your coffee? I’m interested but seems like a weird flavor mix.

[@Strengthside]

@@courtneyw9630 haha no I mean't WHILE I drink coffee. Realize that was confusing. BUT they do have a chocolate flavor that mixes well with coffee

[@Strengthside]

agreed. Sometimes it's hard to take that break though!@@geemail369

[@annisoderlund340]

Energizing breathwork in the morning has replaced my cup of coffee! Gets you the energy rush & dopamine high naturally. More research videos! Maybe of herbs & natural supplements if you use any :) overall great stuff, love the content!

[@Poypull]

Being un-caffeinated in a caffeinated world is wild. For the first time in my life, I’m sober, and much more tuned in to my body and mind. I miss coffee, but I feel I’ve been able to address sleep issues more effectively without it. Coffee, sugar, alcohol, and the Internet/social media - we are addicted en masse. I believe a detox from these things benefits the body, mind, and spirit 💪

[@Strengthside]

Agreed! After doing my detox I'm far more aware of how culturally we've normalized something that's kinda crazy. But similarly we've normalized smart phones, processed foods, sedentarism, etc. Lots of topics to unpack!

[@DegenerateY]

imagine the world without caffeine, natural and calm

[@soft._spaces]

agree 100%!

[@MyMy-tv7fd]

I went caffeine free (after realising that I was addicted). Here is what you need to know: 1) you do not NEED caffeine, 2) if you go cold turkey and you have a bad habit, you may experience a feeling like the flu. You will feel positively ill. The most gruelling experiece is the first two days, so quit on a Friday and you not have to miss work. 3) In two weeks you will be 100% better and healthier for it.

[@GlueTubber]

I have headaches when I 'dry out' of caffeine.

[@greywolf850]

What evidence is there that you’re healthier? You just got out a high ORAC drink that prevents liver damage and diabetes and Alzheimer’s

[@babsisobabos]

I like that! Nice input 👍

[@PondersomeIndeed]

I agree.

[@chrislow-man5316]

❤

[@oakrootinnovations]

I've quit caffeine a few times, for about three months each time, and in my experience, you'll run into two walls when trying to quit long term. The first is the initial inertia. Coming off of something that you depend on daily is hard, and it does suck for most people. You can wean yourself off slowly, but I have found that when I try to do that, I change my mind before I've been able to wean off entirely. After a couple weeks off of caffeine, I often feel so good, I almost feel a natural high. My mood is much more steady. I am able be more intentional and steady. At this stage, I'm often tempted to wonder how or why I ever choose to consume caffeine. I feel so much better without it, and life looks like it's going to be this steady, wonderful journey from here on out. Until. The second wall usually comes anywhere from one to three months in. The initial good feelings of being off of caffeine have either waned, or I've just gotten used to them so that things just feel normal. Coffee starts smelling good to me again. I start thinking more and more about starting up the habit again. Because this stage can last for quite a while, I've never progressed past it. I've heard anecdotally that these resurgent cravings will go away after some time - around six months or so. But the road to six months feels so long. Anyway, if anyone has noticed these same (or similar) walls, and you've been able to endure them and stay off the caffeine, I would love to hear any tips you have on how to do it.

[@husseinfaiz3397]

Why make it so hard for yourself. I mean its not as bad as alcohol. Life is short just enjoy a coffee here and there

[@shadytreez]

I had to give up all form of caffeine. The 1st 3 weeks was tough. I felt like a zombie. Granted I have taken 3 breaks from caffeine before and that 3 week period never gets easier. Then I felt 2 months of bliss, because I started sleeping past my normal 4 hours. Now 3 months to 6 months in I felt washed out but my body felt healthier. 8-14 months in, sleep has continued to improve, and the sluggishness disappeared. Granted my go-go go on caffeine is double my normal speed, but it is not sustainable. I love the fact that my sleep is so good now.

[@appleseedy]

Great video. Yes please make more in this format. The biggest piece of my caffeine journey was making sure it didn't mess with my sleep. I now stop by 10am. I used to take pride that I could drink caffeine before bed but the joke was on me.

[@jsaichek1220]

I appreciate the thorough and balanced video! I've been caffeine free (aside from some occasional chocolate) for almost 2 years and I feel so much better than when I was using it daily. I feel less tired when I wake up, and as a result wake up earlier on a more consistent basis. I also feel less anxiety and stress. My feeling of gut health has improved. Additionally, I believe I feel more empathetic, which is a connection I made as a result of what you shared in this video.

[@Strengthside]

The gut health topic was one I unfortunately had to cut out due to the length of the video. I completely agree, my gut health felt WAY better. Now that I'm only doing coffee a few times a week it's still better than it was before, but I'd say long term it's better to abstain completely. Great insight!

[@GrowingThroughItAll]

Watching this as I sip on my coffee …

[@data_abo]

x2

[@amyrudolph3932]

😂 as I drink from my pot of coffee.

[@hannibalwantsahuggrande3433]

Nectar of the Gods!

[@indriadrayton1132]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@skylerjoaquin8666]

Same here, but it's half caff

[@joshualancekemp]

I was in a stressful work situation about 10 years ago and my heart literally told me to quit coffee so I could cope. I stopped for almost a year. It was a wondrous thing - all that extra time and less stuff to deal with. Less stressful job and I started again. Been off alcohol for almost a year now, planning to quit coffee again too. Thanks for your video 👍🏼

[@SuperYogagirl]

Thanks!

[@SuperBluehaze]

I am 70 years old; I train in two forms of Martial Arts - BJJ and Eskrima. I love you guys. I stopped using pre-workout, and have a strong coffee before training instead. I find cannabis really helps me in my training. I love to see you upload a video on Cannabis and training. I love your refreshing approach; Great stuff. Thank you.

[@TheOsman15]

where pls can you give me the link i dont find it ...

[@gappsanon4869]

Cannabis is known to increase some feminine hormones, so I'm not sure how that might effect bodybuilding. Still.. it's an interesting idea... and I might try that some time!

[@aleks5340]

I've been on and off attempting to quit caffeine for a long time now, and I have to say, being full caffeine free now I have way more energy, sleep better, have better focus, almost no anxiety, no crash etc. The benefits are endless for me, and the only reason I ever relapse is because I am an absolute fiend for stimulants and miss that euphoria sometimes lol. But always end up regretting it!

[@winstonthomas3787]

great to hear that! I’m the same way. I’ve been trying to quit for a long time now but keep going back to it. How long have you been caffeine free and what’s the best way to quit?

[@aleks5340]

Oof this is a bit of a hard question to answer! I think for me first and foremost was recognising why I used caffeine. I have had depression for many years and was using caffeine to self medicate, only to then get terrible anxiety instead! But broad strokes what has worked for me has been, dialling in my sleep to a good routine, therapy, good food and exercise. Once those bases are covered, I looked at what made me eventually go back to caffeine. For me hands down it is lack of sleep + being hungover. I now am incredibly mindful of my social drinking because a bad hangover is a one way ticket to a week long caffeine spiral. Other than that, building more mental fortitude and accepting that some days are just going to suck no matter what and that you have to push through anyway! For me it was always having one foot in one foot out that made me eventually cave in. I think the biggest motivator is just realising how much calmer, more empathetic, and patient I am with everyone around me when I'm not caffeinated! Currently I'm about 3 months in but I have gone longer without, the key is to not get discouraged or shame yourself if you fall back on caffeine because this is a habit I have had for 15 years now, so every day I get a bit better and better at not using it, and remembering that progress isn't linear. Looking back at myself this time last year my caffeine use has MASSIVELY reduced. Good luck! @@winstonthomas3787

[@winstonthomas3787]

@@aleks5340 Thanks for responding! I'm totally the same way, caffeine only has a positive effect on me for a very short amount of time and that's when I start using it again after a break or when I'm in a major sleep defecit. After using it for a bit it stops becoming beneficial because of building up a tolerance and then I end up using more and more to compensate which then ends up to me having some later in the day which messes up my sleep. I've noticed that overall I'm better off without it and live a happier, more balanced life when I'm completely free of it. It's just trying to quit really sucks because of the withdrawal symptoms so I'm trying to wean off of it slowly, having less and less each day.

[@othalee]

I recently quit caffeine due to anxiety issues. Plus I didn't like being a slave to it. I started putting apple cider in a small crock pot with herbs and fruit. I drink it hot and it satisfies my craving.

[@hectormena-carrion2487]

A few years ago I made a change to reduce my caffeine intake to only one cup of coffee upon waking up after a glass of water while I stretch. It’s been the best move I’ve made to my workout routine. I’ve noticed a hide improvement to how well my body maintains muscle mass.

[@createlovehappy]

Great video. Thanks for putting in the work to share it. I appreciate all the angles. When I was a carpenter for 30 years, my daily activity was like a work out, I drank a large coffee every morning and I believe it helped me perform at my best both physically and mentally from 7am until lunch. But afternoons were a bit rough, I needed that second cup after lunch but it did not pack the same punch as the morning one. I usually worked until 6 or 7 and by then I was exhausted. I only got 4-6 hours of sleep, which might explain why I could never gain muscle, just fatigue.

[@williamwilson4642]

I really enjoyed this episode. I took my first break from caffeine a couple years ago when I got Covid. I ended up taking about a month off. When I had that first cup after a month off I could not believe how euphoric the feeling was. It really opened my eyes to how powerful of a drug caffeine really is. Unfortunately most of us are addicts and don’t really get the benefits of it because we’re just maintaining our addictions.

[@Run_GMD]

Great video and, I think, a generally balanced take. The main issue I have is how you use the term “addiction”. I have been caffeine free for 2 years now after decades of immoderate caffeine consumption. Even titrating down under a doctor’s care for months, I still had nasty withdrawal symptoms - headaches, vomiting, DTs. I am an addict who was unable to moderate my intake. In my view, most people are “caffeine reliant” but not clinically addicted. If you’re able to take a break and moderate your intake, I’d argue it’s not addiction. And that’s a very good thing. Nomenclature aside, the content seems really appropriate and on point for the average caffeine user. I especially appreciate you talking about the dangers of starting kids on caffeine. I had my first cup of coffee at 5. The mental and physical dangers are magnified for developing kids.

[@toychristopher]

I appreciate that this video is fairly balanced. But I also think sometimes health minded folks start to get obsessed with "body purity." I avoided caffeine for years and years because I had absorbed this underlying assumption that it was bad for me to be reliant on a "chemical" but now that I started to incorporate it daily I've found it very useful. I feel like it's actually reduced my anxiety, paradoxically made it easier to sleep at night, and improves my mood overall.

[@magvs_mæstro216]

Body purity is something more people should strive for. Obsessed? It can.come off excessive, when living in society where beer, junk food, sodas, ciggs etc. are pushed on to the masses through media or subliminally. To go against such an agenda, would of course seem cult like

[@magvs_mæstro216]

.....or overbearing

[@eatmybutt42069]

You are in caffeine addiction now, that is why it helps you sleep, less anxiety, and better mood. It is killing you slowly because stimulants prevent your body from repair and cellular maintenance. You are taking a mind/body altering drug. And when you stop taking it you will have terrible anxiety, impossible to sleep, and bad mood because it is a powerful drug with powerful withdraw. You don't need it, you need better eating habits and exercise instead.

[@Window4503]

@@magvs_mæstro216It IS cultlike though to treat the decision like some sort of Gnostic awakening from the Demiurge. First red flag is when people start looking down their noses at “the others.” It’s great to be healthy and not buy into the narrative. But some treat it like a means to claim superiority when in the end we all still die.

[@huseyinsafa1005]

Love the authenticity of you guys, keep this good content coming 🤟

[@sottilario7213]

Hey man, great video. I've been busy with this for like 6 years. I started with caffeine when I was 16/17 and since then I always felt rushed, high on dopamine etc. Now I have quitted caffeine for 3 months and most of my symptoms are gone. A week ago I tried just one cup of coffee and all the symptoms came back but 10 times harder. Impulses, no self-control, adrenaline. Better off without it and maybe when I have to workout for a long time I'll do it again.

[@ElginVine]

Love this video. I've read some of Michael Pollan's work on caffeine, and I find the subject pretty fascinating. I enjoy a longer form video and this was a great reminder to take a closer look at some of my unconscious patterns, ie. caffeine use! I haven't done a break from caffeine in a long time and you've made me curious to explore further in that direction. I've been inspired by the work that you and your brother have been doing many times in the last couple of years, and I look forward to more videos in this format! Thanks again for sharing this!

[@Strengthside]

appreciate that!

[@donclem8963]

Great video. I like how you don’t gloss over the negatives. I gave up caffeine 1 yr ago. I was questioning that decision everyday the first 6months. After that period my body and mind kind of forgot about it, and now every morning it doesn’t even cross my mind, even when I smell it. Although my mornings start much slower now, I feel better off than before. I fall asleep when I hit the pillow, I wake up relaxed, instead of waking up and thinking about my first cup of coffee like a crackhead. I wouldn’t claim it’s magical or anything, just better sleep and no jitters.

[@greywolf850]

Lol 😂 you should never ever drink coffee on an empty stomach it’s supposed to be taken with meals because it preps the body for digestion

[@Strengthside]

I think this is probably the most well summed up paragraph on caffeine. Similar to my experience... Less addiction, slower mornings.

[@skinnyj5057]

You guys NAILED this video. Been watching you guys since before the pandemic and seen you guys grow and develop and it’s very motivating to watch that progress. Also, of course, have gotten an enormous amount of value from the content of your videos that I frankly haven’t been able to find anywhere else. It is very obvious that this video took a lot of time and work, like you mentioned at the end. It paid off for sure 👌🏻.

[@Strengthside]

Appreciate ya!

[@DanRod587]

Found this channel while looking to improve my flexibility but I definitely enjoy this type of content too. Keep em coming!

[@bjojosimpson]

I’ve tried it, wasn’t worth it. I don’t drink alcohol, nor do I smoke, or do drugs, but I must be caffeinated. I manage to counter-balance the anxiety that caffeine might enhance by doing cardio activities, such as jogging or running. I am a happier and more positive person when caffeinated.

[@goldberg1174]

Go for it. It’s your body, your life😂

[@greywolf850]

@none have it with meals you won’t crash

[@completelytransparent6320]

caffeine is a drug. try kratom its in the same family as caffeine

[@bjojosimpson]

@@greywolf850 Yeah good point. I try to have it after meals.

[@bjojosimpson]

@@completelytransparent6320 It surely is.

[@karinround8531]

I’m also just drinking my coffee as I watch. I allow myself one cup per week. I’m extremely sensitive to caffeine and stimulants of any kind . I’m watching my body react to the caffeine within minutes and the jittery effects last for quite some time. This is my next external thing to quit. It’s been interesting as I’ve been letting my addictions go, one by one, my baseline dopamine is recovering and I’m able to motivate myself to do lots without the need for any substance. I’m 53 and have started running this year, I’m up to about 20 miles per week and I do an ice plunge once per week and cold showers in between. I feel better than I’ve felt in years, especially my mood and motivation.

[@Lue1337]

Thanks, no one is talking about these negative stuff that could happen, what about diarrhea and mental/physical breakdown. loved the content, have a nice day everyone

[@Strengthside]

good point!

[@gonzalolever5569]

You did a wonderful job addressing the range of issues and benefits of caffeine and its so important to not that EVERYONE's EXPERIENCE CAN VARY WIDELY. So the downfall with medical research is that we tend to generalize findings that don't necessarily apply to us. Basic and simple. If our caffeine intake feels like it has control over us, we need to cut back or cut it out like any other substance or activity. And we need to be deeply honest with ourselves to determine that. GREAT WORK and THANK YOU as I enjoy my instant black coffee!!

[@HoofInDenver]

I’d be really interested in how you guys live. What nutrition and workouts look like for an entire week. What you eat for meals. Fasting. Going out with friends. Quick stretch after computer work. Stuff like that.

[@davidgalvezruiz1638]

Hi Trevor, congratulations for the video. I really like both the content and your sense of humor. So yes, I would like to watch more videos like this.

[@liligraceforbes2605]

Omgoodness, I love coffee once a day, and have worries about it almost everyday, I want to know that it's a healthy balance and something I can include in my daily routine responsibly. I've been on both sides of the spectrum and value having it after a morning workout and fresh water in the system, never straight away. As a history nerd, I love how you went into the backstory! We are such social creatures and often how these routines get such a bad rap, but when they're conjoined with the basic human needs as connection and fulfillment by socializing with others, you can see how subconsciously people drink and drink and drink without receiving that ultimate fulfilling vibe! Gosh, all our anxieties and labels for these habits seems to stem from the basic ingredient of connection that we feel we are lacking... Connect first, drink 2nd. :) As someone who is going through a life change and transition, I've been observing my relationship to coffee and that 'need' for a second cup. I also remember the homiest place for me, once upon a time, was my aunties house, and the first thing you'd smell in the morning when you wake up is that fresh coffee, and we would 'quietly' sip it together and connect! Also, quietly connecting with others is something we miss and require. Thanks You guys! This rocks, what an awesome reflection.

[@Nick-qh8iv]

9:07 "it narrows our field of focus" - finally a said negative that may be related to an extremely bad effect of caffeine I sometimes feel if I drink it before workout/physical activity. What I then feel is some limited, impaired consciousness of my body towards the environment around. A feeling of a decreased control over my body and thereby a fear of moving it in particular ways.

[@CGeronimo-zj4fv]

This is an awesome informative video. I totally agree with everything you pointed out. Caffeine in it's natural form ( no sugar or cream ) is beneficial and taste perfect..as is. I don't drink the synthetic kind of caffeine to get me through my day or workouts. I depend on a good night sleep and doing Strength Side mobility video :) to power through my day. I have 1 cup of black coffee in the morning and matcha tea in the afternoon because I love the taste and it's my daily ritual. Keep up the videos !

[@melissarobbins3442]

Thank you for all of the time and energy it took to make this video. I really needed to see this, right now…from you. Long story short, Ive been feeling like garbage lately. Just a little bit of a lotta things. It’s all lifestyle related. Caffeine has been on the peripherals for some time now. “Let’s try everything else first”…there’s a lot of other things first. Then you, an already trusted source of all kinds of information and entertainment, sit down at the table for a casual chat. An unbiased, genuinely interested and informed overall cool guy to gently remind me of what I already know.

[@tellineath]

I loved this video! Personally I quit caffeine for a few month completely and now I have a cup a day, sometimes none. I can see huge health benefits after I started treating caffeine this way. I’m glad you talked about it, it’s an important topic

[@Strengthside]

respect for that! I agree it's more important than we realize

[@AnnabelleBraven]

Really appreciate you having done the research and packaging it in such a beautifully Simple and Understandable way!!!❤... Love you guys🙏🥳💞... Many thanks😊

[@AmirTghnki]

Loved the video. Thank you for all the hard work and love put into it Trevor. It reminds of the vlog style videos you guys used to make and they were soooooo good. I still rewatch them now. So please keep em coming.

[@fivethree2862]

I would love to know more about how you take a break from coffee, do you suffer from any side affects? What's your process? Do you stop cold turkey?

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

The book "Caffeine Blues" is a real eye opener. I quit because of sleep issues. It takes awhile to turn that around especially because that is ultimately connected to adrenaline overload and things other than caffeine cause that, but it definitely helps! Excess adrenaline and cortisol from caffeine, sugar and stress are the big issues for all health problems. Quitting caffeine, sugar and other foods that over stimulate the adrenals and blood sugar spikes, which also stimulate adrenaline release, is so important along with addressing unresolved emotional trauma, learning to regulate our emotional responses, etc. Also eating soluble fiber super important for helping excess hormones come out of our GI tract-soluble fiber is the only thing that binds the hormones that the liver secretes for disposal. If we aren't eating soluble fiber at regular intervals throughout the day, every day, those hormones will be recycled and are still physiologically active, which causes overload. The best sources of soluble fiber are legumes-beans, peas, lentils-and psyllium husk. Thanks for sharing this topic, really under acknowledged, especially in the U.S.! Blessings!

[@alexholly7046]

Cool video. I used to be addicted, quite heavily, to caffeine. I would get horrible sleep and delusional anxiety from it. I can’t even have a casual relationship with it anymore. One cup even consumed slowly throws me off. I think I get more out of consuming whole ashwagandha in tea and eating 10-15 moringa seeds a day. I drink a lot of different herbal tea blends and I feel like this all gives me the electricity to stay connected to myself and my surroundings for the whole day. I have very powerful workouts too!!

[@kaylashaw8889]

Loved this video so much. Thank you for always providing such valuable knowledge and content to the many people that really appreciate your content. Your videos teach me so much while also being so fun to watch. As several comments have said, you provide something special that can’t be found elsewhere!!!

[@daronkruse]

Great information. Thank you for the hard work and effort. You dudes are changing my life. For the better. I’ve done caffeine detox for a week. Had a fine time with it. I wasn’t going crazy. I will do again and extend to two weeks. Caffeine also impact bladder spasms eg urgency to urinate. It was great during detox to see that urgency go away.

[@amykrupa-wyckoff4601]

Definitely enjoyed the video and information. I only drink about 1, maybe 2, cups of coffee daily, but have also switched to Teeccino herbal coffee (basically herbal tea that is brewed like coffee). No caffeine, full of probiotics and other beneficial herbs. Tastes like coffee and gives me that warm feeling I enjoy so much in the morning. I'll get off regular coffee for a few weeks at a time and then do a half herbal and half regular brew. I noticed enhanced mental clarity when I started doing this, and also increased and steady energy levels. The flavors and brews are amazing too! Sure appreciate all of the content for you guys provide. Keep up the great work!! Have a blessed day!

[@brianpeters9755]

I gave up most caffeine three years ago. Sleeping better feeling great. Great video!

[@Emily-q9n4n]

May Life forever bless you, thank you for being Life's blessing

[@r3plicant47]

Loved this video! Keep posting more of talking videos about topics you like. Here is my story with caffeine: I drink coffee and tea to... calm my mind. It is meditative practice I do almost every day. I love the taste of my specialty coffee and chinese tea. Only the taste is enough to stick this drinks with my life and I will continue drink them until I die.

[@dominoediggs4790]

I just came across your guy's channel and I thoroughly enjoyed this video. As well as some others. I appreciate the time and research that went into this. I watched an anatomy video earlier this morning (while having coffee)about the affects stretching has on the brain and this evening my algorithms give me you two seemingly healthy, authentic, humble & honest men. I couldn't concentrate on that whole 18min video(severe adhd)-or could it be the coffee?!?! But I was quite attentive throughout this whole video🤔Even throughout the advertisements?! Woah. That's truly saying something. After watching this video its very clear my caffeine intake isn't healthy. And before this video I didnt put much thought into at all. This video as well as some others I've just watched of the two of you has got me motivated to change some unhealthy habits. Or addictions? 🤔On that note, I'm off to sleep on this new inspiration and information you've layed out so genuinely. Oh and you have such beautiful hands!

[@christopherramon-reid2000]

Love this. Thank you for sharing your research and insights.

[@Vee_Mode]

I definitely would enjoy seeing more videos like this. It’s informative and easy to understand

[@lilt504]

Very useful information. You did all the work: research, read, summarized, and presented. Please continue the diet presentations. Thank you.

[@kriskups]

Love it! These videos may take longer but they're GOLD. Thank you

[@jordanbird9270]

I really appreciated this homework thank you!

[@Strengthside]

Appreciate ya!

[@GeorgeKallas-b8c]

Thanks for the video! I love my espresso coffee, and I think it's gotten a little out of hand. Time for me to do a coffee fast for about a month, get the withdrawal headache, and start from the beginning. Use it in the morning, get rid of the Red Bull and V-8 Energy drinks, and leave it at that. I do not rely on it for sports performance, but do feel like it enhances my overall energy level, memory, and alertness. On my way now for the coffee fast, and see how long it can last! Stay well Trevor!

[@ahb226]

Great vid! Well-informed, balanced, and practical. Motivates me to try to take another break... Keep the great content coming!

[@TurfMode]

I started waiting around 90 mins after I wake up to have coffee and it helped me not want more later on in the day. I think Im ready to take a week or two off and see how I feel. Great vid. Much appreciated!

[@giakhalsa7971]

For so many different sides and viewpoints and research.👍

[@galemonifahmusic]

For anyone experiencing a lack of sleep while cutting back on caffeine just take magnesium. Magnesium helps with over 300 functions in the body and most people are lacking this anyway. Go for a magnesium malate or glycinate as these forms absorb easily and help relax muscles and the nervous system. Thanks Strength Side 💪

[@fuzzyboomboom9742]

I love coffee. Well, I used to - I stopped drinking it to help control my hypertension. I switched to decaf, but it wasn't the same. Probably I was addicted to caffeine, too. I still get some caffeine, though, occasionally. I chew "Neuro" gum - which has 40 mg of caffeine but also some L-theanine. I get a mild caffeine buzz and an energy boost, but calmer.

[@sharifazmy4921]

This is the first video i watch in your chanle and its realy fun and informitive! Thanks a bunch.

[@nutritionontape]

A perfect video about caffeine and enjoyable to watch. I have personally found that dosing my caffeine helps. Years ago I use to grab lots of cafe coffees through my work day and this would lead to huge spikes in caffeine. Eg. 500mg in a day. After quitting caffeine and later returning, I found that I can perceive a diffence with as little as 50mg of caffeine at a time. Now I prefer to control it so that my baseline daily dose is 75mg (from a powdered drink that I like). For a big workout on a Saturday morning I'll ramp up to 250mg for the superman effect

[@christianfranci3927]

I love this kind of format of video types, would be cool to see some more! My relationship with coffee and caffeine is more pleasurable and for performance I would say. I typically like to brew a cup in the morning followed with some reading and journaling then I stretch and start my workout in the morning and I feel really fresh and strong. After some experimenting with times of caffeine and when I go to sleep, I found my body responds better if I don’t consume caffeine after 2:30-3pm, making my sleep better and more deep and overall feelings throughout the day.

[@karlb4657]

Thank you for the work and time you have put into this informative and balanced piece.

[@andreasorr9514]

You really need to make a podcast! Love these videos!

[@KazeKamiFooDjinn]

It also dialates your blood vessels and promotes blood flow. When I go on a break from caffine, I up my water intake by 50% from the day before so I don't get a headache.

[@belterglj]

I'm pretty sure that most of what caffeine ever did for me was to ameliorate caffeine withdrawal affects. I've been off of daily caffeine use for over a year now, and one thing to be said for it is that when I need a boost, a little bit will really get the job done as long as it's rare.

[@Scarlett_Trinitty]

I gave up coffee a couple of years ago. I feel better. I like you. Cheers from Brazil!

[@marcr5100]

Thank you for your diligence researching the effects of caffeine. The video made me decide to stop my caffeine intake completely, but I’ll postpone it to after my exam set in two days. See ya.

[@Pseudonym-No3]

Great balanced and informative video! I’d watch more of that 😊

[@gforce9596]

I drink green tea daily, which has much lower caffeine content than coffee - but occasionally I will drink a Turkish coffee, especially after a rich meal or sweet dessert - and it remains an indulgence that I like. We should definitely not be "needing" coffee/caffeine when we wake up. Water, and moving the body around is the best way to wake up in my opinion

[@superfunsurf]

so good bro. thank you for diving deep and being honest. love it.

[@markbloyd9852]

Very good video on the subject. You definitely covered the topic pretty well. The only thing I would add, is that the brain compensates for the blocking of the adenosine receptors by producing more of them. This is important for two reasons, first is that you then need to continue to drink the same amount of caffeine daily, in order to maintain the same amount of benefits, and if you increase the amount you consume, the less effective it becomes when you reduce the amount you consume. Secondly, when you reduce the amount you consume, your brain then reduces the number of receptors, and this is why we get the headaches for a few days after quitting coffee. But, at least then you're back to normal.

[@alopezdrums]

Thank you yet another awesome video 😊

[@glynhannaford7332]

Good video, packed with information and nicely presented. Most days I have two cups of coffee in the morning and one cup mid afternoon. I never exceed this. Moderation is key to maximising benefits whilst avoiding negative effects. ☕️

[@wallacefoster1119]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@freedomwarrior5225]

I didn't start drinking coffee until i was 45. Now its a hard to not want a big cup every morning. It does give a person a little motivation. Good video.

[@ryanmcculloch4240]

Where's the standing ovation emoji? This was very well done. Thanks for providing an entertaining, well-filmed, artistic (yup, caught those transitions and the coffee beans on the table), and overall good video on caffeine. It seems like the history of caffeine has come up recently (Mark Plotkin's podcast gone up in viewership?). Anyway, this format is very welcome. My relationship to caffeine is very measured. Literally. I measure out 40g of ground coffee and make a pour-over of about 2 cups. I consume this before 10AM (I wake up at 5 AM to give my kids the best animal impressions I can muster). Maybe a green tea later if I feel I need a lift in the afternoon, but after that it's either water or herbal tea.

[@BoyInTheWoods]

As with any powerful plant of nature. Use as a tool and learn to appreciate every aspect of the plant from the effects to the aromas/flavours and process of making, let them teach you, actively seek to learn about them, deepen your connection to the plant. Conscious and active engagement of the senses whilst using (ritual). Don't abuse them.

[@jrb0580]

This is a well balanced, informative video. Thank you.

[@Garrhart]

Loved it and would love to see more like it - Thank you for all the hark work

[@AJ-ks9ef]

Good, thoughtful discussion. The key being doing self assessments and figuring out what is a moderate amount for YOU. For me caffeine triggers inflammation. And 1 cup of coffee with last me 2 days (meaning the effects stay with me until the 3rd day after I drank it). So, I've had to adjust and generally am caffeine free now, unless I need it for safety (i.e. late night drive).

[@santiagobenites]

I made the switch to decaffeinated coffee about six months ago, because I love the taste of coffee but realized that I'd developed an addiction to caffeine. I had a headache for three or four days immediately after quitting caffeine, but now I feel great and a lot less jittery. I don't feel that it's affected my energy levels at all, especially regarding my cardio and strength training workouts.

[@Strengthside]

very admirable!

[@DanCantStandYA]

Might want to read up on how coffee is decaffeinated.

[@santiagobenites]

@@DanCantStandYA I did my research, and I purchase beans decaffeinated using the Swiss Water process, which uses no chemicals. Thanks for your concern.

[@davidgonzalez3252]

Great video. Thank you!

[@bigmoneysniper221]

Informational video! seems like intentional moderate caffeine use is okay for those of us that enjoy it! I've embraced caffeine but definitely recognize the sleep effects of daily use......

[@billyhughes9776]

I love coffee and wish I could consume it throughout the day until bed, but, alas. I am a trade coffee member, have been for several years and love trying beans from a different locations and diff roasts (darks/highlands my fav). I also order coffees direct from roasters around country -- I usually have 3-4 different choices for my morning routine. Caffeine consumption stops before noon, usually a bit sooner and I try my best to not consumer it until I've been awake for an hour or so (doesn't always happen). I'm an older dude and have never done the pre-workout stuff -- a lot younger guys I know in the gym do it all the time and ask him if I do, and when tell them "no" they react with different levels of disbelief. Anyway -- love this format for vids and look forward to more.

[@bambam76]

Brilliant video! Well researched and edited 👏

[@elfy2646]

Great video! I switched out coffee for Cacao years ago. Theobromine is a much more gentle mistress than caffeine 😂 plus the heart opening effects and abundance of minerals and nutrients, not to mention the Love Molecule (PEA) ❤

[@SarahPerine]

I’m a major cacao lover too… so I wonder… doesn’t it also have caffeine?

[@elfy2646]

@@SarahPerineit does have a small amount in it 🤎 where do you source your cacao supply from?

[@ACarpenter89]

You just sent a newsletter talking about good coffee So it's good to know that you look at things from both sides or all sides

[@Fatischatz]

That was an amazing video. Thank you! Would love to see more of these :)

[@spikenhammer1324]

Informative and very well constructed. I appreciated the researched presentation of this complex topic. Thank you for the effort and production.

[@MegaBensley]

Love this new style video, it's nice in a way to get an insight into you and your personality / life in more than just training related way. Like having a chat with an old friend, thanks for the tips,im gonna give up coffee for a week, I've noticed my intake rising and I know I don't need it. So I'm cutting it our for a while!

[@FreedomLovin]

I liked this video because it's much more balanced than most of the content out there on caffeine, either saying it's absolutely healthy or it will kill you. I agree with your approach and do something similar, currently been drinking decaf daily but not opposed to having regular sometimes, just not every day. Using it as a tool instead of a daily crutch.

[@alejomarin11]

Awesome video! Loved learning more about coffee. I grew up in Colombia where people would drink a tiny cup of coffee in the morning and perhaps another small one in the afternoon (we call it tinto) things have changed over time and now big names are all over the place selling copious amounts of coffee (huge cups of it) to people and sugary drinks.

[@petrawhitmore4751]

Great vid guys👍 delivered really well and fun to watch.

[@Mr.kolbs2001]

I definitely like this style of video! Was just thinking about caffeine consumption in the past couple of days. I am an avid tea and coffee drinker and thought this was very informative and interesting! Would love to see more of this kind of content from you guys!

[@Sandalwoodrk]

A while back I noticed I was needing more and more caffeine to get the same effect So I reduced my regular intake and started taking days off from it, to keep my tolerance low It made a huge difference cause then I could just have 1 or 2 cups of coffee a day and its always enough

[@sr9253]

I love the first shot in this video with your package pressed up over the counter. 😊

[@laja6108]

I drink it every single day (roasted whole beans). The main source of antioxidants for the average person is coffee. ~6 cups a day show some of the best markers of health. I don’t even drink it for energy anymore, but as a ritual, because it’s healthy, and I enjoy it. If you really don’t want caffeine though, decaf still gives benefits.

[@Strengthside]

6 cups a day! lol did you watch the video?

[@laja6108]

​@@Strengthsideyes, why do you ask? You mentioned "moderate" intake in the video and in research 6 cups falls within what is defined as moderate in many studies. Your video is missing context. Having read the research over 10 years - yes, some people will experience negative benefits with excessive intake but what is excessive depends largely on the individual. My grandmother gets jittery if she has 1 cup, but I can go to sleep after a cup. My blood pressure doesn't increase significantly (I regularly track it at home) and I get great sleep. Despite drinking coffee for 20 years, I'm in solid health. The reason I mention this is because I'm hardly special or unique. Many people do just fine with caffeine and aren't hurt by the side effects as portrayed in this video. Unless you are drinking a crazy amount a day, the research on average is weighted toward ~6 cups being perfectly fine, especially if you don't have issues with sleep, anxiety, blood pressure, etc.

[@Strengthside]

Interesting! I respect your experience. But in my opinion I think normalizing 6 cups of coffee is dangerous. Sure people can develop a tolerance to anything. But it doesn't mean their new "neutral" is healthy. @@laja6108

[@laja6108]

@@Strengthside I was off on the 6 cups, it's 4 cups a day found in a meta analyses of over 200 studies, "Coffee consumption seems generally safe within usual levels of intake, with summary estimates indicating largest risk reduction for various health outcomes at three to four cups a day, and more likely to benefit health than harm." Do you have any evidence 4 (or even 6 cups) is unhealthy in people who don't have high blood pressure, diabetes, anxiety, sleep issues, etc? I can appreciate your opinion but just blanket saying it's dangerous regardless of context doesn't seem to be supported. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5696634/

[@laja6108]

@@Strengthside By the way, I want you to know I really appreciate and enjoy your videos. That's something I should have said, first. I also respect and appreciate you for taking the time to respond.

[@patricialumpkin2204]

Stopped cafeine 7 years ago. Cold showers have replaced it, so much better. I drink herbal teas and hot raw chocolate no sugar. I never feel high after a hot chocolate.

[@EthanLington]

Love this style, intellectual side + strength side is nice

[@joyceholloway7889]

Hello!!!! Congratulations!!!! I quit coffee 3 years ago!!! 😊

[@bensun432]

Appreciate your message, thanks for putting your work out here. I stopped drinking coffee, but have been loving matcha. Taking a break from all caffeine feels great - after the first few days