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Tips for Maximizing the Effects of Caffeine
Regular caffeine users can optimize the performance-enhancing effects of caffeine by taking a break from it for two or three days. Drinking half of the caffeine upon waking and the other half an hour later and not consuming it on an empty stomach can also help reduce jitters and increase the potency of the stimulant effect.
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This episode provides tips for improving caffeine consumption such as delaying caffeine intake by 90-120 minutes after waking up, splitting caffeine intake into two doses, and not drinking caffeine on an empty stomach to avoid jitters.
1:06:47 - 1:08:20 (01:33)
Summary
This episode provides tips for improving caffeine consumption such as delaying caffeine intake by 90-120 minutes after waking up, splitting caffeine intake into two doses, and not drinking caffeine on an empty stomach to avoid jitters.
ChapterTips for Maximizing the Effects of Caffeine
EpisodeUsing Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Theanine can reduce the jitteriness caused by caffeine, which is why it is being added by energy drink manufacturers and coffee producers to allow consumers to purchase more without feeling anxious.
1:08:20 - 1:09:28 (01:08)
Summary
Theanine can reduce the jitteriness caused by caffeine, which is why it is being added by energy drink manufacturers and coffee producers to allow consumers to purchase more without feeling anxious. Some people take theanine with their caffeine, while others control their caffeine intake and consume it on an empty stomach at a certain time of the day.
ChapterTips for Maximizing the Effects of Caffeine
EpisodeUsing Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
To enhance the performance effects of caffeine, regular caffeine users should either take a break from it for two to three days or consume caffeine on an empty stomach.
1:09:28 - 1:14:24 (04:55)
Summary
To enhance the performance effects of caffeine, regular caffeine users should either take a break from it for two to three days or consume caffeine on an empty stomach. To avoid jitteriness and crashes, they should drink an equal amount of water with their caffeine.