In a dream world, we’d awake from our dreams into a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed state. Full of pep and ready to take on the day.
…okay, that’s the dream world. Now, let’s talk about the real one.
The one where you wake up a bit fuzzy, a bit groggy, and maybe with a couple pillow lines in your face.
Yeah, that sounds more like morning.
So, what do you do? Pour yourself a fresh cup of Joe. Brew up some extra-strong java. Hit the fancy espresso place on your way to work. Maybe even try an energy drink with an ingredient list as long as a famous pharmacy’s receipts.
Well, whatever you opt for, the reason is all the same. Caffeine, caffeine, caffeine.
Because too often, 24 hours in a day doesn’t seem to be enough.
Mounting to-do lists. Endless errands. Work responsibilities. Family priorities. Managing social calendars. Oh, and prioritizing your health. Not to mention, all the projects that require deep focus that simply can’t be knocked out while multitasking.
Real talk: just reading all of that can feel exhausting! Maybe that’s why over 76% of American workers report feeling fatigued the majority of the week.
The infamous afternoon slump has become almost as expected in our daily lives as our beloved morning cup of coffee.
The problem is when that cup of coffee or other stimulant becomes a dependency. And then where does that leave us? In-between the worst of both worlds: mentally foggy and unfocused while physically jittery and on edge.
“Wired, but tired” as the phrase goes.
Over-relying on caffeine or chemical boosts from energy drinks can help in the immediate but can create a cycle of dependency that could leave you more tired in the long run.
It goes a little something like this: you opt for caffeine in the morning but then you crash later, so you consume more caffeine, which leads to another crash, and so on. Over time, this can lead to increased tolerance, meaning you need more caffeine to achieve the same effect.
Not great.
But, also, let’s face it, the allure of even feeling awake, even temporarily, is hard to resist in a world where, frankly, we all have a lot to do, not a lot of time, and may not always be getting great sleep.
So, caffeine’s popularity is certainly understandable. And 'popular' is definitely the right word.
According to the FDA, over 80% of adults take some form of caffeine every day and coffee is right behind water as the most popular beverage in America!
Coffee’s not the problem (but moderation is important!)
“I thought coffee was good for me?”
Let’s be clear: we are fans of coffee!
Yes, moderate coffee consumption may reduce your risk of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and cardiovascular diseases (the hypothesis is because of coffee’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties). Coffee can also support gut health by promoting beneficial gut bacteria (it also contains compounds called polyphenols that act as prebiotics for your existing gut bacteria) and reducing inflammation.
It’s also crucial to choose the right kind of coffee. That is, the quality of the beans is critical to receiving health benefits.
And, most importantly, the key word we all know and love: moderation.
Because too much of a good thing, like coffee, quickly becomes too much of a not-so-good thing, like too much caffeine.
So, how much caffeine is too much?
When you start to get into high caffeine intake (400 mg daily), you begin running the risk of the negative drawbacks of its use beyond just dependency. (Not to downplay withdrawal, which is not fun and can come with headaches, irritability, and, ironically, tiredness.)
High caffeine intake has been linked to anxiety, rapid heart rate, stomach upset, blood pressure spikes, and, while very rare, Rhabdomyolysis, aka, “rhabdo”– a very serious condition where muscle tissue breaks down (muscle death) and releases toxic components of those muscle fibers into your circulation system and kidneys, causing damage.
Another thing to watch out for with too much caffeine intake is its negative effect on the gut. Because high caffeine intake can disrupt the overall composition of your gut bacteria, harm beneficial gut bacteria—thanks to its antimicrobial properties—and worsen some gut issues, like bloating, diarrhea, and heartburn.
Is there another way to boost your energy naturally without overdoing it on caffeine?
Coffee is good in moderation. But for many of us, that’s maybe not the case, as we reach for several cups of Joe to keep us going throughout the day, every day.
So, what are your options for boosting all-day energy, better alertness, and mental focus, really?
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- Together, turmeric and citicoline increase blood flow in the brain.
- Ashwagandha, magnesium, and lemon balm promote relaxation and manage stress.
- Schisandra berry paired with Reishi mushroom helps manage stress, improve mental clarity, and support overall well-being.
- Lemon balm plus L-Theanine promotes relaxation.
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Sources
Pietrangelo, Ann. “The Effects of Caffeine on Your Body.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 31 July 2017, https://www.healthline.com/health/caffeine-effects-on-body.
BSc, Kris Gunnars. “Coffee — Good or Bad?” Healthline, 30 Aug. 2018, www.healthline.com/nutrition/coffee-good-or-bad.
