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Understanding the Impact of Caffeine on Sleep
17:05 - 25:18 (08:13)
This episode discusses what caffeine is and how it affects sleep, especially for those who are highly sensitive to its effects. It also highlights how caffeine can reduce the amount of deep sleep that the brain generates, even for people who fall asleep easily.
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This episode explains what caffeine is, its benefits, and how it can impact your sleep at night in various ways.
17:05 - 19:04 (01:59)
Summary
This episode explains what caffeine is, its benefits, and how it can impact your sleep at night in various ways.
ChapterUnderstanding the Impact of Caffeine on Sleep
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Caffeine can decrease the amount of deep sleep your brain can generate and make it harder for you to stay asleep soundly across the night, especially for those who are highly sensitive to its effects.
19:04 - 23:33 (04:29)
Summary
Caffeine can decrease the amount of deep sleep your brain can generate and make it harder for you to stay asleep soundly across the night, especially for those who are highly sensitive to its effects.
ChapterUnderstanding the Impact of Caffeine on Sleep
Episode#630: Insights from Dr. Matthew Walker, Adam Grant/Atul Gawande, Diana Chapman, and Rich Roll/David Goggins
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The two most relevant genes for a person to look out for regarding caffeine sensitivity are CYP1A2 and AHR.
23:33 - 25:18 (01:45)
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The two most relevant genes for a person to look out for regarding caffeine sensitivity are CYP1A2 and AHR. There are genetic testing kits available to determine one's type of caffeine sensitivity.