Dr. Sandra Cabot discusses the physical addiction to coffee, and the range of symptoms associated with drinking it including hand tremors, irregular heartbeats, bladder problems, GI problems and stomach problems. Additionally, she recounts having been able to help patients overcome these issues by eliminating coffee from their diets.
Rhodiola Rosea is an adaptogen that has potential benefits such as reducing physical and perceived fatigue, enhancing memory and cognition and reducing negative side effects to caffeine withdrawal. Research however, is still in the initial stages and more high quality studies are needed.
The host discusses why he chose to cut back on caffeine, quoting a passage from Homozie about the necessity of being able to stop using stimulants when they no longer benefit you.
Learn about the hidden sources of caffeine in coffee, decaf coffee, and other common foods and drinks, and how it affects your body's adrenaline and cortisol levels.
The roast, grind, and brewing method all affect the caffeine concentration of coffee. Fine grain coffee results in higher caffeine content, while lighter roasts have higher amounts of chlorogenic acid and darker roasts have higher amounts of other antioxidants.