This podcast discusses the effectiveness of high doses of caffeine, such as 600-800 milligrams, in power-based sports. The hosts also mention a study where individuals were accidentally given a 50-gram dose of caffeine.
Regular intake of caffeine is inversely related to levels of depression, according to a large scale analysis. Caffeine's effects on other animals gives an insight into its effects on humans, and consuming it at regular intervals can increase mental and physical performance.
Caffeine can have a positive or negative impact on workout performance depending on whether or not a person is regularly consuming it. If someone drinks caffeine regularly, it can enhance performance but if not, consuming it as a performance-enhancing tool may not be effective.
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.
The speaker shares his experience of realizing the root of his anxiety was excessive caffeine intake, and suggests that sometimes the most effective solution to anxiety can be simple lifestyle changes.
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.