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The Effects of Coffee on Deep Sleep
15:18 - 23:28 (08:10)
Drinking a single cup of coffee in the evening can reduce the amount of deep sleep by 30%, which is equivalent to aging a person by 12-14 years. Caffeine has a half-life of 5-6 hours and can still affect the body after 10-12 hours.
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Caffeine competes with the sleep pressure signal chemical called adenosine in the brain, keeping us awake and alert.
15:18 - 16:44 (01:26)
Summary
Caffeine competes with the sleep pressure signal chemical called adenosine in the brain, keeping us awake and alert. It latches onto adenosine receptors without activating them, preventing us from feeling drowsy.
ChapterThe Effects of Coffee on Deep Sleep
Episode#655: In Case You Missed It: January 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Caffeine can exacerbate feelings of physiological anxiety, which can lead to disrupted sleep patterns.
16:44 - 19:02 (02:18)
Summary
Caffeine can exacerbate feelings of physiological anxiety, which can lead to disrupted sleep patterns. This is due to caffeine blocking the signal of adenosine, which is important in regulating sleep.
ChapterThe Effects of Coffee on Deep Sleep
Episode#655: In Case You Missed It: January 2023 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show"
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Drinking a single cup of coffee in the evening can reduce deep sleep by about 30%, which can have the same effect on deep sleep as aging by 12-14 years.
19:02 - 23:28 (04:25)
Summary
Drinking a single cup of coffee in the evening can reduce deep sleep by about 30%, which can have the same effect on deep sleep as aging by 12-14 years. A standardized dose of caffeine can decimate deep non-REM sleep, particularly in the first two hours of the night.