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The Pro-Performance Effect of Caffeine on Memory
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Studies have shown that caffeine has a pro-performance effect on memory when consumed after being exposed to certain material. To experience the maximum alertness promoting effects of caffeine, it is recommended to abstain from caffeine for five days and then ingest it 90 to 120 minutes after waking.
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It is important to strive for quality sleep most nights because it is associated with the release of growth hormone which is important for protein synthesis, repair of bodily tissues and metabolism.
1:28:24 - 1:31:54 (03:30)
Summary
It is important to strive for quality sleep most nights because it is associated with the release of growth hormone which is important for protein synthesis, repair of bodily tissues and metabolism. Also, avoiding caffeine intake in the 12 hours prior to sleep is recommended as it can disrupt the amount of slow wave sleep and rapid eye movement sleep.
ChapterThe Pro-Performance Effect of Caffeine on Memory
EpisodeUsing Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Research has shown that caffeine can be a performance-enhancing tool for mental and physical tasks, however, the way in which caffeine is consumed is very important.
1:31:54 - 1:35:18 (03:23)
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Research has shown that caffeine can be a performance-enhancing tool for mental and physical tasks, however, the way in which caffeine is consumed is very important. Many studies involve depriving regular caffeine users and examining the effects of caffeine given after a period of abstinence.
ChapterThe Pro-Performance Effect of Caffeine on Memory
EpisodeUsing Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Abstaining from caffeine for five days will enhance the performance-enhancing effects of caffeine when taken on the sixth day; this will also help identify how much caffeine is really affecting one's daily functioning and mood.
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Summary
Abstaining from caffeine for five days will enhance the performance-enhancing effects of caffeine when taken on the sixth day; this will also help identify how much caffeine is really affecting one's daily functioning and mood.