Episode 54: New Year's Resolutions... Should You Actually Quit Caffeine?

It is the most common New Year's Resolution we see: "I'm quitting coffee." But before you suffer through the withdrawal headaches, you need to ask: Is caffeine actually bad for you?

In this solo Saturday episode, Mikey breaks down the latest science on the world's most popular drug. He explores why caffeine is actually a powerhouse for disease prevention (including Alzheimer's and Diabetes) but a nightmare for your sleep architecture if misused. Instead of quitting cold turkey, learn the protocols to get the benefits while protecting your rest.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The Resolution Reality: Why 85% of us drink it, and why we shouldn't feel guilty about it (if it's the right kind).
• The "Good": How coffee consumption is linked to weight loss, cancer risk reduction, and neuroprotection.
• The "Bad": The massive impact on Deep Sleep and why you lose 45 minutes of rest without realizing it.
• The Protocols:
  • The 10-Hour Rule: When to take your last sip to save your sleep.
  • The 90-Minute Rule: A tip from Andrew Huberman and Matthew Walker on how to avoid the afternoon crash.
  • Dosing: Why 400mg is the safe ceiling.
• Athletic Performance: Why caffeine is one of the few legal performance enhancers that actually works.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Mitchell DC, Knight CA, Hockenberry J, Teplansky R, Hartman TJ. Beverage caffeine intakes in the U.S. Food and Chemical Toxicology. 2014;63:136-142. doi:10.1016/j.fct.2013.10.042

2. Gardiner C, Weakley J, Burke LM, et al. The effect of caffeine on subsequent sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 2023;69:101764. doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2023.101764

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