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Breaking up with caffeine
For the time being...
Adam Moody
February 21, 2024
To caffeine or to not caffeine, that is the question!
I’ve decided to give myself 30 days with no coffee or other obvious caffeine sources and see how it goes.
Primarily, it’s to see how it affects my sleep, and I’m hoping for an improvement.
It’s been…I actually don’t know how long since I’ve gone more than 1 day without coffee, so this should be an interesting personal experiment.
As part of the lead up to this, I’ve been looking into the effects of caffeine through coffee and have a few articles that I found interesting and want to share.
The Gist
In an exploration of caffeine dependency, the author shares their personal journey from dismissing potential caffeine addiction to confronting its tangible effects on their health. The findings revealed significant improvements in sleep quality, joint health, irritability levels, and overall productivity upon eliminating caffeine. This introspective examination underscores the profound influence of caffeine on our physical and mental well-being.
Enhanced Sleep: Eliminating caffeine led to longer, more restful sleep, debunking the myth of caffeine's negligible impact on rest.
Reduced Irritability: A noticeable decrease in irritability levels was observed, highlighting caffeine's role in emotional regulation.
Productivity Paradox: Contrary to expectations, productivity increased without caffeine, suggesting its perceived benefits may be illusory.
The American Heart Association explores the dual nature of caffeine, highlighting its ubiquitous presence in daily diets and its potential health impacts. This article underscores the individual variability in caffeine metabolism and advises against a one-size-fits-all approach to consumption, advocating for personal experimentation to gauge caffeine's effects on one's health. Something that’s commonly overlooked is how we all react slightly differently and something to take into consideration.
Personalized Impact: Caffeine's effects vary greatly among individuals, making personal experimentation key.
Moderation is Key: Up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily is considered safe, but sensitivity differs.
Health Double-Edged Sword: Potential benefits for chronic disease prevention contrast with risks of overconsumption.
I’ll be starting my 30 days of no caffeine before you read this and will be sharing more about my personal results via the newsletter and the Productivity Academy YouTube channel.
Adam Moody |