I am a caffeine addict, but i've noticed that it significantly increases my anxiety. So, if any of you coffee lovers out there have issues with anxiety, it's something to keep in mind.
I had a problem with my anxiety when I was drinking medium or dark roast coffee. I dropped it down to light roast and feel WAY better. No crazy anxiety. Just a little kick to start the day
I'll let you in on a little trick if you can handle it. When you drink your coffee, eat a bit of raw ginger with it. Seriously, no joke. It eases anxiety and jitters while still enjoying the caffeine pick me up. It's also twice as healthy. Once I learned that trick my anxiety disappeared. 😉
It's dose dependent. A cup of Joe won't get you into the recreational drug territory, but slamming 5 cups back to back will, and twenty cups will start to act as a poison (~10l of coffee). For most people, coffee is just a mild stimulant, nothing more.
@@KriegZombie I used to work with a guy that would get really upset anytime I even insinuated such a thing. He stood strongly against pot, but would turn around and chug several large size cups of coffee before 10 am.
@@sylver76that doesn’t change the fact that if you have a cup or two a day every single day… quitting cold turkey gives you headaches and withdrawel symptoms
I’ve been on decaf for over a year now, I wasn’t a massive coffee drinker but I still drank coffee at work and in social situations, say 1-2 cups per day. I was finding every time I drank coffee I would feel irritable, leg tapping, jittery, and a little bit anxious. I’m not someone who suffers with anxiety, but like everyone you get a bit of anxiety from time to time and I just found that coffee really enhanced those already slightly worrysome feelings. So going back to the switch to decaf, at first you will feel more tired and want to reach for that coffee, but just drink plenty of water and it passes. It’s a great feeling knowing you can go about your life and not be dependent on your next hit of caffeine, I would highly recommend it as a lifestyle tweak. I still enjoy decaf coffee and tea, and I rarely feel anxious. I would say coffee is like the cigarette of our generation; there is no bad press… but there are plenty of side effects worth considering.
I drink a whole lot of coffee but I lack so much exercise. There's so much stored energy in my body that needs to be put into work. We appreciate the amount of useful information we receive from these videos.
If caffeine helps muscles to contract could there be a relation to muscle cramps? I’ve been told to drink more water, take magnesium, eat bananas. Maybe I just need to stop drinking so much coffee.
Caffeine is genuinely the only thing getting me through my cut. The first few weeks I was feeling lower and lower energy to the point I couldn't maintain my lifts and dreaded going to the gym. I changed my caffeine intake and timing and I feel just as good now as before I was cutting. Absolutely essential
@@chrisc1194 I about doubled my intake, having one in the morning and one later in the day. I've found that caffeine doesn't keep me awake (especially when cutting) so I would have my second one later and later and therefore closer to my workout which is fairly late at night. I found that finishing my second coffee around 30-60 minutes before my workout gave me a significant performance boost
Caffeine does help with my cycling, but it also makes me nauseous and anxious so I save it for when I really need it. Also don't want to be dependent on anything.
Mentioning that caffeine increases cortisol levels and the pros/cons of that would also be a good idea, as this is essential to the discussion whether coffee is worth taking or not, it's a question of long-term health. I'll outline the basics for anyone interested: Cortisol is released in response to stress or low blood glucose levels and it... 1. Increases alertness and energy levels. 2. Regulates the immune system (anti-inflammatory and suppresses excessive immune responses). 3. Regulates metabolism (it influences the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It also helps maintain blood sugar levels within a normal range). 4. Regulates blood pressure (increases blood pressure, beneficial for workouts actually). 5. Alleviates some allergic reactions. With the above mentioned, there are also obvious negatives, especially because taking caffeine means you are increasing cortisol levels beyond what is natural. As a result of high cortisol levels you may... 1. Experience anxiety or depression after a long period of increasing your cortisol levels consistently. 2. Weaken your immune system. It quite literally suppresses it. 3. Increase your metabolism too much (which leads to excessive weight loss, other negatives and may even lead to muscle breakdown). 4. Increase your blood pressure too much (which leads to damaging many essential systems in your body, i.e. Your brain, heart, kidney, the list goes on, not to mention increased risk of strokes and aneurysms). 5. Weaken your bones. Also remember that exercise increases cortisol levels. So first, you'll increase it with caffeine and then your workout, sending your cortisol levels to astronomical heights, which is dangerous, especially over longer periods. A good thing to remember, is, that there is no miracle muscle making drug, there are always negatives to shortcuts, both in exercise and in life, and caffeine is a shortcut. If you already suffer one of the above negatives, I recommend avoiding caffeine all together, however, if you don't, you could drink moderate amounts when needed. I personally suffer none of the above and use caffeine (coffee), to increase focus for studying. Take care everyone
This was educational and I understood almost everything. Thanks for teaching in such a way that most people like me with little to no background in science can get it. Also the sponsors being placed at the end of the video shows you guys care about not having a distraction in the middle. I don't like it when their is a sponsor or something in the middle of a video. I dont drink much coffee only drank it when I had to stay focused because I had an exam the next day. It helped to stay up and I could prepare better.
Some adenosine receptor types also have a bunch of physiological functions like regulating blood flow to the heart, so bypassing them with caffeine is the usual tinkering approach. Also relevant for bone homeostasis (both osteoclasts and blasts).
Great video! I'm a competitive runner and I love caffeine! I take it before hard workouts, long runs, and on race day. I'll take it after runs too to avoid feeling sluggish. On race day I found the most success 90 minutes before the start time. Too close (45-1hr) it cutting it close to getting stomach issues when racing. Everyone is different so I definitely recommend experimenting during training. For example, I had a red bull yesterday 90 minutes before my long run and it was clutch.
I started taking pre workout recently. A friend said it takes energy from your future self as an explanation of the effect and it's so true for me.mit blocks how tired I am until it crashes then I get a huge wave of fatigue and soreness I didn't feel while working out
The worst decision was taking pre workout/energy drinks everyday when working out. I was consuming about 350mg caffeine. I got dependent on it. I developed anxiety, and depression. I bearly got any sleep and couldn't sleep more than past 4 hours. I decided to cut it off completely out of my life. And it was the best decision ever. Although I did get sick about 2 weeks after cutting caffeine completely.
I'm staring down the barrel of quitting right now. I was pounding back 2 or 3 energy drinks a day at work and bookended every shift with a cup of coffee. I kept that up for about 2 years then had my first ever panic attack while going down the highway. I still have a cup of coffee in the morning, but that is as far as it goes. I find I'm more tired during the day, but my internal organs feel better.
No wonder this channel is almost 7m subs. I don't even understand anatomy in my native language, but this is so digestable I totally got it. Amazing, truly.
All I know is for several years now (more like a decade) I have been struggling with anxiety and in later years, panic attacks. I never really knew why until I decided to give up caffeine. I have been caffeine free for over 1 and a half years and have never in that time had a panic attack or feel anywhere near as anxious as I once did. One the negative side, I am now about 8 kg heavier as my metabolism has slowed down completely and no longer as energetic as I once was when going to the gym. But, given the alternative, I am happier without it in my life.
@@SydneyCarton2085 Part of me wants to cry as I wish I had given up all forms of Coffee and Cola years ago and not been so stressed about life due to substance abuse of this kind through caffeine.
I feel like caffeine really doesn't need to be taken all the time and every time before workouts, but I do take it on days when my sleep is poor or when I slept significantly less than usual. Those days can prove challenging to overcome, not only in terms of the workout itself but also motivation. Talking a 200mg pill really makes me feel like I now have to put that extra energy into something meaningful and go to the gym
I'm a D1 collegiate athlete and it is really interesting how caffeine is viewed by coaches and officials. It is one of the few legal stimulants allowed by NCAA and so coaches often advise and encourage us to take caffeine chews before competition. We have had one occasion where an athlete took exceedingly more than the advised dose and that caused the whole team to be reprimanded, but even still we continue to be allowed to take them
I had a friend in college who was into competitive boxing and before a big match decided he needed an edge... So he went to the 7-11 across the street from the match, bought a four-pack of energy drinks, and slammed them all on the way back. Had to forfeit the match because he completely lost control of his bladder. 😂
I'm a 29 yo male who's been suffering with back pain and fatigue for 8 years. I started drinking Coffee (black coffee no sugar, no milk...) for about six months. It helps a lot with my problems and I definitely recommend it - especially about 45 minutes before an exercise - positive effects last much longer if you exercise after drinking coffee. Also I would say the best time for drinking a cup of coffee is about hour and a half after a meal and then after 45 minutes go exercise. The only downside I noticed is you get really tired really quick in the evening but that can be seen as a positive as it actually is easier to fall asleep. I hope my comment helps someone!
I'm going to try this. After an accident, my body hasn't been the same and I've been struggling a lot, lost my ability to constantly work and get things done and everything went south from there.. thanks for your input
Here's a trick I learned from a friend of my father's. Would you like the best workout ever without anxiety or jitters? Try eating a bit of raw ginger before drinking your coffee. It takes some getting use to for those of you who don't like spicy foods, but the benefits are absolutely amazing. For one thing, ginger works to block pain receptors and also dilates blood vessels which somewhat offsets the constriction that caffeine induces. So what you end up getting is all the pick me up effects of caffeine with more pain tolerability and less anxiety/jitters. And guys, it also optimizes testosterone production as ginger is a powerful aromatase inhibitor (lowers estrogen which allows more free testosterone).
We have a traditional home remedy for coughs and cold called chukku kapi, which is something very similar tying both ginger and coffee together. It's basically coffee from water boiled with dried ginger and whatever warming spices you prefer.
I started drinking coffee two times a day for more than 3 months now. For about 3 months I did not feel any pain but after that the headache started and increased constantly. I get migraine whenever I drink coffee. Does caffeine cause migraine?
Same with me, i only drank coffee for the taste. I could drink coffee and go to sleep just fine like it doesn't affect my sleep at all meanwhile my coworker drinks it to avoid being sleepy, does anyone have any explanation?
@@shreyanshu9785I am still at the beginning of the Video, but I have heard once that some people have a gene that allows for them to process coffein really fast. I also have heard a lot that people who r undiagnosed with Adhd tend to not get a kick out of Coffee or even drink it to fall asleep. No shit actually somethimes a cup of coffee helps me to calm down bevor I go to bed.😅 Not sure if that Info helps tho.❤
Notes: Suppresses adenosine binding by blocking adenosine receptors (primarily A1 & A2B) Central effects (on brain & regarding exercise): - reduces feeling of fatigue from antagonized adenosine receptors -reduces perceived effort of exercise -increased focus and alertness -reduces perception of pain -enhanced reaction time and cognitive things like senses or memory Peripheral effects on muscles (regarding exercise) - increases Calcium release into muscle from sarcoplasmic (activated via caffeine binding to Ryanodine receptors) -increased calcium release enhances muscle contraction speed Regular moderate caffeine intake may have protective effects on the body leading to protection against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. More research needs to be done for anything conclusive though Taking caffeine every day or very often leads to building a tolerance, primarily from receptors “up-regulating” themselves meaning that in response to getting blocked by caffeine, they’ll make more (and be more sensitive?). 2-3mg per kg is usually enough for all the effects of caffeine.Caffeine can be very dependant on genetics and chemical balance in body, so it is a very individualistic thing.
I switched to decaffeinated coffee around 6 months ago and it made a big difference to my sleep, general lever of calmness and general energy levels. Coffee has well established benefits. You get these without the caffeine. The benefits of improved sleep far outweighed the perceived benefits of caffeine. I added creatine to my workout shake and I feel much better. I had a double espresso following a dinner recently and I didn't get to sleep until 4am! So, the impact of caffeine is pretty clear to me.
How long are the effects of caffeine ? I have heard some people say its like 3-4 hrs which is why if you want to workout at 7 pm and sleep ay 11 pm it will be tough. Also does carbs have an effect of how effective caffeine is (like carbs help reduce blood alcohol) or no.
Your body makes it to protect you. In times of allergies, sickness, pregnancy, etc the production increases to trap irrigation of those membranes. However improper drainage can also be an issue in the sinuses.
Im a UPS driver and Nicotine and Caffeine are my lifeline to making through everyday, keeping me alert and allowing me to stay energetic through hot fatiguing days walking/jogging 10 miles a day. Wouldnt make it without the two.
I've learned that cafeïne reduces asthma symptoms while excercising in combination with salbutamol, it's the only reason I'm taking it before going on a run. Salbutamol only isn't enough for me. Thank you for this video, now I understand more deeply how it works!
Great video ! When I get teased for drinking decaf I always say I prefer to use caffeine as an occasional tool, rather than a permanent crutch. So you and I are definitely on the same page ! Also this is the first time someone offers an explanation why caffeine not only makes you perceive you're losing energy at a slower rate, but actually makes you feel like you have more energy than baseline.
Thank you for saying this! I do the same. If I drink caffeine every day, I feel awful by the end of the week, but if it’s strategic and sometimes even scheduled, it’s a great tool.
THANK YOU for answering the question in the first minute of the video. I was expecting you to do what so many youtubers do with their videos. They post a question and then go first into defining something and then the science of something and then their thoughts about the world and maybe after 15 minutes somewhere in the forest you have to find the weed of the answer to the question they posted.
Question: My understanding was that caffeine affects the constriction of blood vessels and thus increases blood pressure and also stimulates the heart to increase heart rate, which also increases blood pressure. The affect is to simulate the flight/fight response. This could also affect focus and athletic performance. Am I correct?
🧠 Love the clear explanation of caffeine's impact on the central nervous system and muscle contraction-makes understanding its benefits for both endurance and strength training so much easier! 📚
I became extremely sensitive to caffeine. The smallest amount gives me major anxiety, to the point that I had to go to the ER. Heart palpitations and nervousness.
As always, thank you guys for these videos. They are excellent A&P review and I always learn something new. I definitely use caffeine sparingly. I started watching you guys while I was doing my prerequisite for nursing school, I finished first semester and I’m off during the summer. Currently working as a Clinical Tech Nursing Student and I’m loving it. I use this type of knowledge on a daily bases when talking to the nurses. Thanks guys!
I am originally from the country that for multiple decades is using highest amount of coffee per capita. I started going to elementary school at age 7 with 2 large cups of coffee. I can give up anything but not my coffee. It is not only improving performance, it works also as a mood elevator.
@jacobmartinez5263 Coffee is not a "drug" more than sugar. A higher number of humans get a "high" from sugar. You can consider anything to be a drug that sustains the human body. Study human biology. Sunshine is a "drug" (vit. D) that the human body needs, don't get it, the body gets sick, malfunctions. All the drugs are NOT mood elevators. Multiple illicit drugs are downers, the exact opposite.
@@ivanh9567 I have had elevated blood pressure for a very long time. That is related to my nationality genetics. I am a retired critical care RN. Decades ago we were told NOT allow cardiac patients to have coffee in hospital. That was reversed already around 30 years ago depending on the facility. When patient are in cardiac monitor 24/7, we can see that the heart rate and blood pressure go UP due to caffeine withdrawal. The patient get restless, get withdrawal headache, can have cardiac extopies. Give them a cup of coffee and you see relaxation. One or two cups of coffee are not bad even for cardiac patients. The amount of coffee cups changes that. It is similar to sugar. People who eat a lot of simple carbohydrates become restless when their glucose level goes down. That is related to high insulin level, the body spews out insulin since it is used to it having high demand due to high sugar level in blood. That causes the irritability, hunger, restlessness. That is when people reach to candy bars, cookies, donuts. Hence sugar is truly not good in constantly high amounts. I do not belong to people who practice keto, or any drastic diets. I believe in anything in moderation. As humans we used to be hunter gatherers. We ate about anything we could find or catch. The development over tens of thousands of years made our bodies function as they function. Our brain works on glucose, about 75%, only about 25% can be ketones. Our liver converts ketones to glucose, hence the brain gets the required glucose in ketogenic diets. Hence that diet works in losing weight. The bad in that diet is the drastic limitation of carbohydrates. We get large amount of the required vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables that are the primary source of them. Keto diets must take their vitamins and minerals etc from supplements. Every person should check with their doctor before starting any drastic diets. The same is important for any cardiac patient to check with their cardiologist about diet and caffeine consumption. Personally due to my health education I have checked my blood pressure daily 2-4 times daily. I titrate my medications based on the b/p results. Over all those years I have not seen caffeine increase my blood pressure. It is not only a question does caffeine increase blood pressure. Even if it could do that, the neurotransmitters and hormones play a big role in our blood pressure and general body function. The feeling of uplifted mood and well-being can lower blood pressure. The increased energy makes me do more physical activity that improves cardiac health, along with that also improves mood. I have found a balance in my body that works for me personally. I have been able to lower the amount of blood pressure medication I take daily almost down to half. I monitor my pressure the way diabetics monitor their glucose level and take insulin on a sliding scale. But we are all individuals, we must check with our own physician what is best for our individual body, conditions we might have. I believe moderation is the best for most of us.
I think what's not being talked about is very important too. Caffeine can cause a rise in cortisol levels which can be very problematic for men especially. It also can increase or cause anxiety. I'm pro caffeine I just think if you're going to talk about it, talk about all of it 👌.
Learned in my mid-teens that I am severely caffeine sensitive, by means of quitting coffee cold turkey after two years of at least a cup a day. SEVERE withdrawals. Now I can't have even black tea two days in a row without getting re-addicted. I try to keep my caffeine intake to no more than a cup of tea per month and sometimes skip several months between. Ironically enough I'm caffeinated tonight just to get me through the evening.
Very interesting video. I like that you view caffeine in a positive light with training, sports, and weightlifting instead of negatively like most media does. On the subject of pre workout, I would personally LOVE to see a video on the different ingredients in it that affect the body. Specifically the vasodilatadores that people love when chasing the “pump”
most media? My perspective is that massive brands like starbucks and many energy drink brands like red bull are extremely prevalent amongst millennials and generation Z. Should we be so dependent on this? Is it addictive? If so, the risk of large amounts Restlessness and shakiness, Insomnia, Headaches, Dizziness, Fast heart rate ,Dehydration, Anxiety, Dependency.
Took a pre-workout as someone who doesn't drink coffee or caffenated drinks. That particular workout, I smelt colours and saw sounds! 😂 This was very informative, thank you.
It would be interesting to hear you talk about the health effects differing for fast vs slow metabolizers. I'm a slow metabolizer and so I switched to black decaf to avoid the negative health outcomes but still get all the benefitial antioxidents in the coffee.
@ExecutionSommaire I can't speak for every decaf but mine is processed with the Swiss water method. It seems like a common way to do it and it's literally just soaked in water. I guess the caffeine is highly water soluble and it is easily washed away.
I agree with you. I’m a slow caffeine metabolized… I notice a difference in my heart rate after having it and then running … also I don’t sleep as well. I only drink it in the early am.
For endurance, every muscle contraction must be followed by relaxation. The question then would be if caffeine helps a stronger contraction, does it prohibit or inhibit muscle relaxation?
How would this work with people who have ADHD? Does it have any effect, since stimulants is what “calm” down our ADHD? Or would coffee still have that stimulating effect? Maybe it’s something I should try myself
I have 2 books on stretching. Haven't looked at them in years. 3 levels of stretching. Only warm muscles can get to the 3rd level. That would be a good subject
I am 53 years old and started drinking decalf about 2-3 weeks ago and my stamina in working out has declined and then I found this video and know I am going to know why...
When I started my surgical career in the USAF I realized that the specialties that I wanted to pursue would prohibit the use of caffeine. These specialties such as neurology and ophthalmology require the use of a microscope which means you need to have a steady hand. Since caffeine will produce minute tremors these slight movements underneath a microscope look like earthquakes. Instead I learned to use food as my go to for waking up and energy throughout the day. But how does this apply to exercise you might be wondering? I’ve been a weightlifter/bodybuilder for almost 40 years now and I’ve been through just about all the supplements one can take for natural energy production but caffeine was what I called “empty energy”. Years ago while training in Miami I started taking Cuban coffee shots just before my wo because caffeine was becoming the go to for energy for long workout sessions. But what I discovered was that if I used coffee for energy by the end of the workout I was crashing much harder than if I had just used my usual foods for energy. That’s what I mean by empty energy. To me there’s just more sustained energy from food.
Amen to all of this! Seeing people rave about how caffeine allows them to push their body baffles me. Fuel your body, support it, listen to it, don't drug it and whip it, lol.
Thank you. I have MS and your information is very reaffirming my own discovery and use of caffeine gum and Adderall on my morning dog walk. Caffeine gum before the prescription amphetamine is absorbed to help with my limited mobility on balance duration and neuromuscular fatigue. Thank you
The handful of studies I've read say that people who consume caffeine on a regular basis dont see any of these benefits. The gains are for people who consume caffeine on a very limited basis. Of course they didn't increase dosage levels to account for tolerance. So I'm sure it's still there.
I used to drink coffee. heavily. then I got covid, and for some days everything I drank (not eat) tasted like shit, It was revolting, even coffee. at that point I told myself, I am pretty sure that, if I now stop drinking coffee, while I still have covid, there is a pretty good chance, I can reset my coffee 'pseudo-dependance' (high use), and possibly even stop drinking it. I took covid in October '22, and as of now I haven't drank a cup of coffe since that month.
@@nadatingI had never heard of that before... personally, caffeine (black coffee) makes my face snatched. 🤩 I assume because it's a diuretic which affects fluid retention.
Great video thanks. Left me thinking does high tolerance for caffeine reduce the performance benefits? I mean do you need a higher dose if you already drink multiple cups of coffee per day.
I have a question, what if the adenosines have already bind to the receptors? How does caffeine get in there at that point? Does caffeine have a higher affinity than adenosine if thats how it works?
I use coffee as my pre workout and it’s very addicting! If you’re use to working out 2-3 times a day, you’ll start feeling like you need it every time. I love the feeling it gives me, but I wish I wouldn’t have become so dependent on it.
If you get anxiety, learn how to lower your heart rate and exercise regularly + eat regularly (metabolism is lowered so eat more to compensate). Deal with it to lower cortisol. Anxiety is not good so I think if you’re a coffee lover that gets anxious, you must learn to counter this in your day to day life or else it will have a life long benefit. Anxiety is hard but imo it’s something that can be mitigated. If you like experimenting with your doses as well as more normal doses then you should learn to deal with tolerance and anxiety, effect on diet, maximise your benefit to performance/work.
I practice jiu jitsu which is a very physically demanding skill to learn. Dosing a little caffeine before training makes a difference. There’s been a handful of times I’ve taken too much and it has the exact opposite effect making me feel slow and like I can’t get enough oxygen.
You guys are epic, and keep on being epic! I love your videos and the way you explain things. Although I drink coffee I personally don't use any stimulants for my training, and that's just my preference and because I train first thing in the morning, where the timing of coffee just doesn't fit well in. The interaction between the myosin and actin protein and caffeine was new to me. Thanks for the video, Jonathan!
Really loved your video. You could make a video, where you go even more into detail. I too, choose and pick, when to take my caffeine. Only take it on the days where I go to the gym.
Ive been drinking black coffee since 2019 and I must say I don't get any withdrawals as someone who wasnt a coffee drinker prior. Tea actually really caffinates me more than a black coffee. And I tend to drink medium to dark roasts, which has less caffeine but still. I have never had a headache from not having coffee, and if being tired is a withdrawal symptom, I tend to notice it more being due to my bad habits surrounding a consistent sleep schedule.
Same. Caffeine alone doesn't get me to lit when hitting the gym but the combination of caffeine in pre-workout (like Gorilla Mode) with other compounds, is like a powerhouse in a powder.
Cold plunge rid me of anxiety. I drink coffee everyday and I used to struggle big time with anxiety before cold therapy. It’s a free cure all . Depression, gym recovery, addiction therapy. It’s truly a game changer on all levels.
Great video, I love lifting weights and drinking coffee and always felt that my anaerobic performance went up after I drank coffee and this confirms it. I usually drink it 30 minutes before lifting and it helps tremendously which your video validates. Thank you.
Huberman talks about why moat people crash. I found that taking his advice on when I take caffeine helps, but I also have ADD and caffeine, and other stimulants affect me in a different manner.
It takes several weeks (or even months!) to get the caffeine out of your system. The 1st few weeks after I retired were *ROUGH*: went cold-turkey on my caffeine intake. Not Fun!
Thank you for sharing this informative video on how caffeine affects exercise and athletic performance. The detailed explanation provided valuable insights into the mechanisms through which caffeine can enhance physical performance. It's truly appreciated!
Like you, I'm wary of dependence because I've felt the withdrawal side effects. Also, I don't know if it's my imagination but I felt like I acquired a tolerance so that I wasn't getting the same boost that I previously had.
Tolerance is a real thing and applies to a lot of things in life. You'd have to stop or go lower with your caffeine mg per day for a longer period in order to lower the tolerance.
I think the word withdrawal sounds much scarier than it is due to its associations with hard drugs. I've been a regular coffee drinker (4 to 8 cups a day) for years now and I recently decided to quit and I didn't get so much as a headache.
@@kantina4765 I'm sure different people respond differently. I think I'm pretty sensitive. I think withdrawal is the correct term as it describes the body's reaction to discontinuing some chemical substance.
I've always been mindful to never have more than one cup of coffee a day unless I absolutely *really* need it. A cup in the morning usually helps me get up and head to work and that's all I need it to do as I can take over from there.
The caffeine delivery system is important, at least to me. I was popping cheap 200mg pills (1 to 2 per day) that I got from the local store. My lower back would start aching after 4 months of popping these pills. I switched to coffee two years ago and am getting the same caffeine (200 - 300mg) with no lower back issues.
I am a caffeine addict, but i've noticed that it significantly increases my anxiety. So, if any of you coffee lovers out there have issues with anxiety, it's something to keep in mind.
I think you’re drinking too much caffeine at once. I always feel my anxiety is high after I’ve done that
Yep, too much caffeine does that. Try keeping it under 200mg a day. Too much can be bad for the heart too, not just anxiety.
Definitely and especially with nicotine. But oddly it makes me get shit done because I get anxious about it 😅
I had a problem with my anxiety when I was drinking medium or dark roast coffee. I dropped it down to light roast and feel WAY better. No crazy anxiety. Just a little kick to start the day
I'll let you in on a little trick if you can handle it. When you drink your coffee, eat a bit of raw ginger with it. Seriously, no joke. It eases anxiety and jitters while still enjoying the caffeine pick me up. It's also twice as healthy.
Once I learned that trick my anxiety disappeared. 😉
Can you imagine having gone to school with this guy? *He makes every lesson SO exciting!*
Not really
Nah, he’s doing that for youtube
@@goodboy9758 … TH-cam, lecture hall, etc. All the same!
Dead body class?
@@JoeZUGOOLA Is there any other way to become a doctor? That's part of it...
I would highly consider sponsoring yourself.
Your work is extremely comprehensive and effective to listen to and consume.
Appreciate you not waiting 15 minutes to tell us the answer.
Unlike how he usually does lol
Good. Then I'll watch the beginning of the video.
I usually skip to the end.
I find it interesting to hear you talk about caffeine like a recreational drug.
I know it is one, but almost no one acknowledges that.
Who? I know that😊
Yes, it is. I’m detoxing from it and having withdrawals, mainly headaches.
It's dose dependent. A cup of Joe won't get you into the recreational drug territory, but slamming 5 cups back to back will, and twenty cups will start to act as a poison (~10l of coffee).
For most people, coffee is just a mild stimulant, nothing more.
@@KriegZombie I used to work with a guy that would get really upset anytime I even insinuated such a thing.
He stood strongly against pot, but would turn around and chug several large size cups of coffee before 10 am.
@@sylver76that doesn’t change the fact that if you have a cup or two a day every single day… quitting cold turkey gives you headaches and withdrawel symptoms
I’ve been on decaf for over a year now, I wasn’t a massive coffee drinker but I still drank coffee at work and in social situations, say 1-2 cups per day. I was finding every time I drank coffee I would feel irritable, leg tapping, jittery, and a little bit anxious. I’m not someone who suffers with anxiety, but like everyone you get a bit of anxiety from time to time and I just found that coffee really enhanced those already slightly worrysome feelings. So going back to the switch to decaf, at first you will feel more tired and want to reach for that coffee, but just drink plenty of water and it passes. It’s a great feeling knowing you can go about your life and not be dependent on your next hit of caffeine, I would highly recommend it as a lifestyle tweak. I still enjoy decaf coffee and tea, and I rarely feel anxious. I would say coffee is like the cigarette of our generation; there is no bad press… but there are plenty of side effects worth considering.
I drink a whole lot of coffee but I lack so much exercise. There's so much stored energy in my body that needs to be put into work. We appreciate the amount of useful information we receive from these videos.
do bodyweight exercises throughout the day like pushups, planks, squats, it's better than nothing
Thanks for watching!
If caffeine helps muscles to contract could there be a relation to muscle cramps? I’ve been told to drink more water, take magnesium, eat bananas. Maybe I just need to stop drinking so much coffee.
@@warrenscornersmell your poop to see if you are drinking too much of it
@@warrenscorner Look up stretching exercises for cramps.
Caffeine is genuinely the only thing getting me through my cut. The first few weeks I was feeling lower and lower energy to the point I couldn't maintain my lifts and dreaded going to the gym. I changed my caffeine intake and timing and I feel just as good now as before I was cutting. Absolutely essential
Agree👍
Did you increase or decrease your intake? What was the change in timing?
@@chrisc1194 I about doubled my intake, having one in the morning and one later in the day. I've found that caffeine doesn't keep me awake (especially when cutting) so I would have my second one later and later and therefore closer to my workout which is fairly late at night. I found that finishing my second coffee around 30-60 minutes before my workout gave me a significant performance boost
Drink electrolytes as well and watch the magic
@@AllenKey19hey what type of coffe are you drinking?
Caffeine does help with my cycling, but it also makes me nauseous and anxious so I save it for when I really need it. Also don't want to be dependent on anything.
Me too, looking to cut down my Oxygen intake, too dependent on it.
@@UkSapyyi am not sure if you're serious but ironically some athletes actually do this
@@UkSapyy I mean, she probably wont pass out and die in a few minutes without coffee, so you kinda flopped with this joke.
@@divat10 breathing resistance training, I believe its called
@@UkSapyyLOL addict
Mentioning that caffeine increases cortisol levels and the pros/cons of that would also be a good idea, as this is essential to the discussion whether coffee is worth taking or not, it's a question of long-term health.
I'll outline the basics for anyone interested:
Cortisol is released in response to stress or low blood glucose levels and it...
1. Increases alertness and energy levels.
2. Regulates the immune system (anti-inflammatory and suppresses excessive immune responses).
3. Regulates metabolism (it influences the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It also helps maintain blood sugar levels within a normal range).
4. Regulates blood pressure (increases blood pressure, beneficial for workouts actually).
5. Alleviates some allergic reactions.
With the above mentioned, there are also obvious negatives, especially because taking caffeine means you are increasing cortisol levels beyond what is natural. As a result of high cortisol levels you may...
1. Experience anxiety or depression after a long period of increasing your cortisol levels consistently.
2. Weaken your immune system. It quite literally suppresses it.
3. Increase your metabolism too much (which leads to excessive weight loss, other negatives and may even lead to muscle breakdown).
4. Increase your blood pressure too much (which leads to damaging many essential systems in your body, i.e. Your brain, heart, kidney, the list goes on, not to mention increased risk of strokes and aneurysms).
5. Weaken your bones.
Also remember that exercise increases cortisol levels. So first, you'll increase it with caffeine and then your workout, sending your cortisol levels to astronomical heights, which is dangerous, especially over longer periods. A good thing to remember, is, that there is no miracle muscle making drug, there are always negatives to shortcuts, both in exercise and in life, and caffeine is a shortcut. If you already suffer one of the above negatives, I recommend avoiding caffeine all together, however, if you don't, you could drink moderate amounts when needed. I personally suffer none of the above and use caffeine (coffee), to increase focus for studying. Take care everyone
Never heard it ruins your immune system. Interesting.
Thank you!!
This was educational and I understood almost everything. Thanks for teaching in such a way that most people like me with little to no background in science can get it. Also the sponsors being placed at the end of the video shows you guys care about not having a distraction in the middle. I don't like it when their is a sponsor or something in the middle of a video. I dont drink much coffee only drank it when I had to stay focused because I had an exam the next day. It helped to stay up and I could prepare better.
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LOVE THIS!!! The teaching materials are so well prepared!!! Super easy to understand for any visual learner!!
Some adenosine receptor types also have a bunch of physiological functions like regulating blood flow to the heart, so bypassing them with caffeine is the usual tinkering approach. Also relevant for bone homeostasis (both osteoclasts and blasts).
So you mean is not such a hot idea to block them for the purpose of getting an extra boost for exercise?
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Great video! I'm a competitive runner and I love caffeine! I take it before hard workouts, long runs, and on race day. I'll take it after runs too to avoid feeling sluggish. On race day I found the most success 90 minutes before the start time. Too close (45-1hr) it cutting it close to getting stomach issues when racing. Everyone is different so I definitely recommend experimenting during training. For example, I had a red bull yesterday 90 minutes before my long run and it was clutch.
I started taking pre workout recently. A friend said it takes energy from your future self as an explanation of the effect and it's so true for me.mit blocks how tired I am until it crashes then I get a huge wave of fatigue and soreness I didn't feel while working out
The worst decision was taking pre workout/energy drinks everyday when working out. I was consuming about 350mg caffeine. I got dependent on it. I developed anxiety, and depression. I bearly got any sleep and couldn't sleep more than past 4 hours. I decided to cut it off completely out of my life. And it was the best decision ever. Although I did get sick about 2 weeks after cutting caffeine completely.
I'm staring down the barrel of quitting right now. I was pounding back 2 or 3 energy drinks a day at work and bookended every shift with a cup of coffee. I kept that up for about 2 years then had my first ever panic attack while going down the highway. I still have a cup of coffee in the morning, but that is as far as it goes. I find I'm more tired during the day, but my internal organs feel better.
same but 350 sounds low for me lol i was taking closer to a 1000 mgs a day
No wonder this channel is almost 7m subs. I don't even understand anatomy in my native language, but this is so digestable I totally got it. Amazing, truly.
All I know is for several years now (more like a decade) I have been struggling with anxiety and in later years, panic attacks. I never really knew why until I decided to give up caffeine. I have been caffeine free for over 1 and a half years and have never in that time had a panic attack or feel anywhere near as anxious as I once did. One the negative side, I am now about 8 kg heavier as my metabolism has slowed down completely and no longer as energetic as I once was when going to the gym. But, given the alternative, I am happier without it in my life.
Well being > performance
@@SydneyCarton2085 Part of me wants to cry as I wish I had given up all forms of Coffee and Cola years ago and not been so stressed about life due to substance abuse of this kind through caffeine.
@@gutz1982you’re giving it up for life?
@@SydneyCarton2085 well, performance can still be had. one is just supposed to NOT addict (build up your tolerance to dependence) yourself to it.
@@gutz1982 weakass
Casually talking while there's dead bodies in the back
It's always great to acknowledge and praise the efforts of those who provide valuable assistance and information.❤❤❤
Caffeine as a performance enhancer for competitive shitting
No fr sometimes 😭
LOL
Hahahaha so true!
me 5 minutes into my coffee cup
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I feel like caffeine really doesn't need to be taken all the time and every time before workouts, but I do take it on days when my sleep is poor or when I slept significantly less than usual. Those days can prove challenging to overcome, not only in terms of the workout itself but also motivation. Talking a 200mg pill really makes me feel like I now have to put that extra energy into something meaningful and go to the gym
I'm a D1 collegiate athlete and it is really interesting how caffeine is viewed by coaches and officials. It is one of the few legal stimulants allowed by NCAA and so coaches often advise and encourage us to take caffeine chews before competition. We have had one occasion where an athlete took exceedingly more than the advised dose and that caused the whole team to be reprimanded, but even still we continue to be allowed to take them
I had a friend in college who was into competitive boxing and before a big match decided he needed an edge... So he went to the 7-11 across the street from the match, bought a four-pack of energy drinks, and slammed them all on the way back. Had to forfeit the match because he completely lost control of his bladder. 😂
I run 5x a week and Gym 2x a week and drink 2 large cups of coffee daily. Works great, have loads of energy and sleep well at night.
I'm a 29 yo male who's been suffering with back pain and fatigue for 8 years. I started drinking Coffee (black coffee no sugar, no milk...) for about six months. It helps a lot with my problems and I definitely recommend it - especially about 45 minutes before an exercise - positive effects last much longer if you exercise after drinking coffee. Also I would say the best time for drinking a cup of coffee is about hour and a half after a meal and then after 45 minutes go exercise. The only downside I noticed is you get really tired really quick in the evening but that can be seen as a positive as it actually is easier to fall asleep. I hope my comment helps someone!
I'm going to try this. After an accident, my body hasn't been the same and I've been struggling a lot, lost my ability to constantly work and get things done and everything went south from there.. thanks for your input
Is coffe good for health?
I do the same
And I also feel or experience the same
Apart from the fact that I am 20 yrs old and have no health related issues
Here's a trick I learned from a friend of my father's. Would you like the best workout ever without anxiety or jitters? Try eating a bit of raw ginger before drinking your coffee. It takes some getting use to for those of you who don't like spicy foods, but the benefits are absolutely amazing. For one thing, ginger works to block pain receptors and also dilates blood vessels which somewhat offsets the constriction that caffeine induces. So what you end up getting is all the pick me up effects of caffeine with more pain tolerability and less anxiety/jitters. And guys, it also optimizes testosterone production as ginger is a powerful aromatase inhibitor (lowers estrogen which allows more free testosterone).
We have a traditional home remedy for coughs and cold called chukku kapi, which is something very similar tying both ginger and coffee together. It's basically coffee from water boiled with dried ginger and whatever warming spices you prefer.
@aleenaprasannan2146 so much wisdom to learn from other cultures. Thank you
Also L-Theanine can help with this as well
it also makes your muscles less sore the day after
I started drinking coffee two times a day for more than 3 months now. For about 3 months I did not feel any pain but after that the headache started and increased constantly. I get migraine whenever I drink coffee. Does caffeine cause migraine?
Caffeine withdrawal causes headaches. I had to quit Caffeine
Thanks
I've never noticed any of this with caffeine. in fact, I feel more relaxed and tired after drinking coffee. I'm weird.
Same with me, i only drank coffee for the taste. I could drink coffee and go to sleep just fine like it doesn't affect my sleep at all meanwhile my coworker drinks it to avoid being sleepy, does anyone have any explanation?
@@shreyanshu9785 exactly this.
Do u have Adhd?
It’s called ADHD. I even get that at lower doses of Adderall; I literally start yawning and feel like I need a nap after 5 mg.
@@shreyanshu9785I am still at the beginning of the Video, but I have heard once that some people have a gene that allows for them to process coffein really fast. I also have heard a lot that people who r undiagnosed with Adhd tend to not get a kick out of Coffee or even drink it to fall asleep. No shit actually somethimes a cup of coffee helps me to calm down bevor I go to bed.😅 Not sure if that Info helps tho.❤
That whiteboard drawing of a bisection of a sarcomere is so beautiful I want to embroider it on something.
Notes:
Suppresses adenosine binding by blocking adenosine receptors (primarily A1 & A2B)
Central effects (on brain & regarding exercise):
- reduces feeling of fatigue from antagonized adenosine receptors
-reduces perceived effort of exercise
-increased focus and alertness
-reduces perception of pain
-enhanced reaction time and cognitive things like senses or memory
Peripheral effects on muscles (regarding exercise)
- increases Calcium release into muscle from sarcoplasmic (activated via caffeine binding to Ryanodine receptors)
-increased calcium release enhances muscle contraction speed
Regular moderate caffeine intake may have protective effects on the body leading to protection against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. More research needs to be done for anything conclusive though
Taking caffeine every day or very often leads to building a tolerance, primarily from receptors “up-regulating” themselves meaning that in response to getting blocked by caffeine, they’ll make more (and be more sensitive?). 2-3mg per kg is usually enough for all the effects of caffeine.Caffeine can be very dependant on genetics and chemical balance in body, so it is a very individualistic thing.
Jonathan is always such a charming educator. I am watching here, simply mesmerized. 😳
Same here.
🙏🏻
Here we are complimenting him( and I do it often) and all we barely got a 🙏. At least he did not ignore us.
@@qendresashillova He did take the time to reply, be grateful. Remember it takes a lot of time and work to make and edit videos.
@@nycticorax5653 Indeed. Gratitude makes everything golden, and I for one appreciate Jonathan replied at all. 😌
Thanks!
I switched to decaffeinated coffee around 6 months ago and it made a big difference to my sleep, general lever of calmness and general energy levels.
Coffee has well established benefits. You get these without the caffeine.
The benefits of improved sleep far outweighed the perceived benefits of caffeine.
I added creatine to my workout shake and I feel much better.
I had a double espresso following a dinner recently and I didn't get to sleep until 4am! So, the impact of caffeine is pretty clear to me.
How long are the effects of caffeine ? I have heard some people say its like 3-4 hrs which is why if you want to workout at 7 pm and sleep ay 11 pm it will be tough. Also does carbs have an effect of how effective caffeine is (like carbs help reduce blood alcohol) or no.
Can you do a video on mucus? I'm thinking of colds and allergies, where does all the snot come from and how does it get produced so quickly?
Your body makes it to protect you. In times of allergies, sickness, pregnancy, etc the production increases to trap irrigation of those membranes. However improper drainage can also be an issue in the sinuses.
i have put my faith in you fully and hope everything you said is true because of your nature of being a medical staff yourself
Im a UPS driver and Nicotine and Caffeine are my lifeline to making through everyday, keeping me alert and allowing me to stay energetic through hot fatiguing days walking/jogging 10 miles a day. Wouldnt make it without the two.
I've learned that cafeïne reduces asthma symptoms while excercising in combination with salbutamol, it's the only reason I'm taking it before going on a run. Salbutamol only isn't enough for me. Thank you for this video, now I understand more deeply how it works!
Great video ! When I get teased for drinking decaf I always say I prefer to use caffeine as an occasional tool, rather than a permanent crutch. So you and I are definitely on the same page !
Also this is the first time someone offers an explanation why caffeine not only makes you perceive you're losing energy at a slower rate, but actually makes you feel like you have more energy than baseline.
Thank you for saying this! I do the same. If I drink caffeine every day, I feel awful by the end of the week, but if it’s strategic and sometimes even scheduled, it’s a great tool.
THANK YOU for answering the question in the first minute of the video. I was expecting you to do what so many youtubers do with their videos. They post a question and then go first into defining something and then the science of something and then their thoughts about the world and maybe after 15 minutes somewhere in the forest you have to find the weed of the answer to the question they posted.
Question: My understanding was that caffeine affects the constriction of blood vessels and thus increases blood pressure and also stimulates the heart to increase heart rate, which also increases blood pressure. The affect is to simulate the flight/fight response. This could also affect focus and athletic performance. Am I correct?
Yes, all of that is correct. There are no benefits to stimulants.
Some other studies show that there is no such effect but are some people that are caffeine sensitive and they should pay attention to caffeine intake.
🧠 Love the clear explanation of caffeine's impact on the central nervous system and muscle contraction-makes understanding its benefits for both endurance and strength training so much easier! 📚
I became extremely sensitive to caffeine. The smallest amount gives me major anxiety, to the point that I had to go to the ER. Heart palpitations and nervousness.
And I can’t be happy and awake until I have 4 shots of espresso 😂 then I’m smiling
I read that all substances with caffeine deplete magnesium and make it harder for the body to absorb iron, atleast google suggested that they do.
As always, thank you guys for these videos. They are excellent A&P review and I always learn something new. I definitely use caffeine sparingly. I started watching you guys while I was doing my prerequisite for nursing school, I finished first semester and I’m off during the summer. Currently working as a Clinical Tech Nursing Student and I’m loving it. I use this type of knowledge on a daily bases when talking to the nurses. Thanks guys!
1:04 “Can Caffeine improve exercise”
1:05 “over answer is yes”
1:06 goes & makes pot of coffee
I am originally from the country that for multiple decades is using highest amount of coffee per capita.
I started going to elementary school at age 7 with 2 large cups of coffee.
I can give up anything but not my coffee. It is not only improving performance, it works also as a mood elevator.
Any drug is a mood elevator
@jacobmartinez5263 Coffee is not a "drug" more than sugar. A higher number of humans get a "high" from sugar. You can consider anything to be a drug that sustains the human body. Study human biology. Sunshine is a "drug" (vit. D) that the human body needs, don't get it, the body gets sick, malfunctions.
All the drugs are NOT mood elevators. Multiple illicit drugs are downers, the exact opposite.
What about your blood pressure?)
@@jacobmartinez5263 coffee is not a "drug". Sugar is also a drug if we are splitting hairs about effects.
@@ivanh9567 I have had elevated blood pressure for a very long time. That is related to my nationality genetics.
I am a retired critical care RN. Decades ago we were told NOT allow cardiac patients to have coffee in hospital. That was reversed already around 30 years ago depending on the facility. When patient are in cardiac monitor 24/7, we can see that the heart rate and blood pressure go UP due to caffeine withdrawal. The patient get restless, get withdrawal headache, can have cardiac extopies. Give them a cup of coffee and you see relaxation. One or two cups of coffee are not bad even for cardiac patients. The amount of coffee cups changes that. It is similar to sugar. People who eat a lot of simple carbohydrates become restless when their glucose level goes down. That is related to high insulin level, the body spews out insulin since it is used to it having high demand due to high sugar level in blood. That causes the irritability, hunger, restlessness. That is when people reach to candy bars, cookies, donuts. Hence sugar is truly not good in constantly high amounts.
I do not belong to people who practice keto, or any drastic diets. I believe in anything in moderation.
As humans we used to be hunter gatherers. We ate about anything we could find or catch. The development over tens of thousands of years made our bodies function as they function. Our brain works on glucose, about 75%, only about 25% can be ketones. Our liver converts ketones to glucose, hence the brain gets the required glucose in ketogenic diets. Hence that diet works in losing weight. The bad in that diet is the drastic limitation of carbohydrates. We get large amount of the required vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables that are the primary source of them. Keto diets must take their vitamins and minerals etc from supplements.
Every person should check with their doctor before starting any drastic diets. The same is important for any cardiac patient to check with their cardiologist about diet and caffeine consumption.
Personally due to my health education I have checked my blood pressure daily 2-4 times daily. I titrate my medications based on the b/p results. Over all those years I have not seen caffeine increase my blood pressure. It is not only a question does caffeine increase blood pressure. Even if it could do that, the neurotransmitters and hormones play a big role in our blood pressure and general body function. The feeling of uplifted mood and well-being can lower blood pressure. The increased energy makes me do more physical activity that improves cardiac health, along with that also improves mood.
I have found a balance in my body that works for me personally. I have been able to lower the amount of blood pressure medication I take daily almost down to half. I monitor my pressure the way diabetics monitor their glucose level and take insulin on a sliding scale.
But we are all individuals, we must check with our own physician what is best for our individual body, conditions we might have.
I believe moderation is the best for most of us.
Thank you youtube algorithm for recommending me IIHA video one fine day, I have been hooked ever since. I love learning, Thankyou thankyou thankyou
I think what's not being talked about is very important too. Caffeine can cause a rise in cortisol levels which can be very problematic for men especially. It also can increase or cause anxiety. I'm pro caffeine I just think if you're going to talk about it, talk about all of it 👌.
You are so enthusiastic. And excited about what you are talking. So inspiring
Coffee makes me super sleepy.
I actually drink coffee right before bed, so I can get good sleep.
Interesting, some people react differently to caffeine. I'm that way with Melotonin it keeps me awake with restlessness.
Learned in my mid-teens that I am severely caffeine sensitive, by means of quitting coffee cold turkey after two years of at least a cup a day. SEVERE withdrawals. Now I can't have even black tea two days in a row without getting re-addicted. I try to keep my caffeine intake to no more than a cup of tea per month and sometimes skip several months between.
Ironically enough I'm caffeinated tonight just to get me through the evening.
Very interesting video. I like that you view caffeine in a positive light with training, sports, and weightlifting instead of negatively like most media does. On the subject of pre workout, I would personally LOVE to see a video on the different ingredients in it that affect the body. Specifically the vasodilatadores that people love when chasing the “pump”
most media? My perspective is that massive brands like starbucks and many energy drink brands like red bull are extremely prevalent amongst millennials and generation Z. Should we be so dependent on this? Is it addictive? If so, the risk of large amounts Restlessness and shakiness, Insomnia, Headaches, Dizziness, Fast heart rate ,Dehydration, Anxiety, Dependency.
I mean, caffeine is a toxic substance with negligible positives compared to the negatives
I find it interesting to hear you talk about caffeine like a recreational drug.
I know it is one, but almost no one acknowledges that.
Props to person who donated their heart for this video.
Took a pre-workout as someone who doesn't drink coffee or caffenated drinks. That particular workout, I smelt colours and saw sounds! 😂 This was very informative, thank you.
I love that you put the answer upfront and don't give a history lesson. Subscribed.
It would be interesting to hear you talk about the health effects differing for fast vs slow metabolizers. I'm a slow metabolizer and so I switched to black decaf to avoid the negative health outcomes but still get all the benefitial antioxidents in the coffee.
Not good enough
Isn't decaf controversial in terms of health? I've heard they use some harmful chemicals to remove the caffeine
@ExecutionSommaire I can't speak for every decaf but mine is processed with the Swiss water method. It seems like a common way to do it and it's literally just soaked in water. I guess the caffeine is highly water soluble and it is easily washed away.
@@Cjorss oh okay, that's good to know
I agree with you. I’m a slow caffeine metabolized… I notice a difference in my heart rate after having it and then running … also I don’t sleep as well. I only drink it in the early am.
For endurance, every muscle contraction must be followed by relaxation. The question then would be if caffeine helps a stronger contraction, does it prohibit or inhibit muscle relaxation?
How would this work with people who have ADHD? Does it have any effect, since stimulants is what “calm” down our ADHD? Or would coffee still have that stimulating effect? Maybe it’s something I should try myself
wish I had this energy for my science classes, great video!
I have 2 books on stretching. Haven't looked at them in years. 3 levels of stretching. Only warm muscles can get to the 3rd level. That would be a good subject
I am 53 years old and started drinking decalf about 2-3 weeks ago and my stamina in working out has declined and then I found this video and know I am going to know why...
Your videos are very helpful and good learning tools.
Glad you like them!
The way he smiled when he joked it was gonna be a “stimulating” video talking about a stimulant
When I started my surgical career in the USAF I realized that the specialties that I wanted to pursue would prohibit the use of caffeine. These specialties such as neurology and ophthalmology require the use of a microscope which means you need to have a steady hand. Since caffeine will produce minute tremors these slight movements underneath a microscope look like earthquakes. Instead I learned to use food as my go to for waking up and energy throughout the day. But how does this apply to exercise you might be wondering? I’ve been a weightlifter/bodybuilder for almost 40 years now and I’ve been through just about all the supplements one can take for natural energy production but caffeine was what I called “empty energy”. Years ago while training in Miami I started taking Cuban coffee shots just before my wo because caffeine was becoming the go to for energy for long workout sessions. But what I discovered was that if I used coffee for energy by the end of the workout I was crashing much harder than if I had just used my usual foods for energy. That’s what I mean by empty energy. To me there’s just more sustained energy from food.
Amen to all of this! Seeing people rave about how caffeine allows them to push their body baffles me. Fuel your body, support it, listen to it, don't drug it and whip it, lol.
@@madeleinegrayson8372 Exactly and it’s like eating empty calories. Treat your body right and it will reward you faster.
@@randygreen007 I wholeheartedly agree. Many treat their bodies worse than abusive owners treat their pets.
@@madeleinegrayson8372 Maybe they’ll learn that they only have one before they’re rolled into surgery for repairs.
@@randygreen007 sadly, that's highly unlikely. And that's what keeps surgeons busy.
Thank you. I have MS and your information is very reaffirming my own discovery and use of caffeine gum and Adderall on my morning dog walk. Caffeine gum before the prescription amphetamine is absorbed to help with my limited mobility on balance duration and neuromuscular fatigue.
Thank you
The handful of studies I've read say that people who consume caffeine on a regular basis dont see any of these benefits. The gains are for people who consume caffeine on a very limited basis. Of course they didn't increase dosage levels to account for tolerance. So I'm sure it's still there.
I used to drink coffee. heavily. then I got covid, and for some days everything I drank (not eat) tasted like shit, It was revolting, even coffee. at that point I told myself, I am pretty sure that, if I now stop drinking coffee, while I still have covid, there is a pretty good chance, I can reset my coffee 'pseudo-dependance' (high use), and possibly even stop drinking it. I took covid in October '22, and as of now I haven't drank a cup of coffe since that month.
Pretty good but I was wondering how caffeine affects cortisol levels which can actually lead to problems like excess body fat. Any data? Thanks
Yes. Caffeine makes my face puffy and fat
@@nadatingI had never heard of that before... personally, caffeine (black coffee) makes my face snatched. 🤩 I assume because it's a diuretic which affects fluid retention.
@@thegr8lady I regret what I said. I need the fat on my face back lol
I’m new here. Love the casual usage of a real human brain.
Great video thanks. Left me thinking does high tolerance for caffeine reduce the performance benefits? I mean do you need a higher dose if you already drink multiple cups of coffee per day.
I have a question, what if the adenosines have already bind to the receptors? How does caffeine get in there at that point? Does caffeine have a higher affinity than adenosine if thats how it works?
I use coffee as my pre workout and it’s very addicting! If you’re use to working out 2-3 times a day, you’ll start feeling like you need it every time. I love the feeling it gives me, but I wish I wouldn’t have become so dependent on it.
2-3 times a day?? I feel productive if I manage to work out 3 times a week :)))))
@@cineturon google HIT with mike mentzer, follows almost exactly what your doing lol
Masturbating isn't working out though
If you get anxiety, learn how to lower your heart rate and exercise regularly + eat regularly (metabolism is lowered so eat more to compensate). Deal with it to lower cortisol.
Anxiety is not good so I think if you’re a coffee lover that gets anxious, you must learn to counter this in your day to day life or else it will have a life long benefit. Anxiety is hard but imo it’s something that can be mitigated. If you like experimenting with your doses as well as more normal doses then you should learn to deal with tolerance and anxiety, effect on diet, maximise your benefit to performance/work.
I practice jiu jitsu which is a very physically demanding skill to learn. Dosing a little caffeine before training makes a difference. There’s been a handful of times I’ve taken too much and it has the exact opposite effect making me feel slow and like I can’t get enough oxygen.
Weve all had those days where we forgot to breath correctly😂 that sht sucks
Caffeinated drinks are very addictive.. had similar experience
You guys are epic, and keep on being epic! I love your videos and the way you explain things. Although I drink coffee I personally don't use any stimulants for my training, and that's just my preference and because I train first thing in the morning, where the timing of coffee just doesn't fit well in. The interaction between the myosin and actin protein and caffeine was new to me. Thanks for the video, Jonathan!
Really loved your video. You could make a video, where you go even more into detail.
I too, choose and pick, when to take my caffeine. Only take it on the days where I go to the gym.
Ive been drinking black coffee since 2019 and I must say I don't get any withdrawals as someone who wasnt a coffee drinker prior. Tea actually really caffinates me more than a black coffee. And I tend to drink medium to dark roasts, which has less caffeine but still. I have never had a headache from not having coffee, and if being tired is a withdrawal symptom, I tend to notice it more being due to my bad habits surrounding a consistent sleep schedule.
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I don't think caffeine makes a major difference in my lifting sessions, but pre workout definitely gets me pumped.
Pre workout contains caffeine
Same. Caffeine alone doesn't get me to lit when hitting the gym but the combination of caffeine in pre-workout (like Gorilla Mode) with other compounds, is like a powerhouse in a powder.
@@adriangutierrez757 I meant regular energy drinks like Monster. Pre workout contains other ingredients besides caffeine. 👌
Energy drinks also have caffeine, wtf😂
Caffeine & THC for the win ❤
Wow, your explanations are very clear and simple to understand! Thank you for this content :)
Cold plunge rid me of anxiety. I drink coffee everyday and I used to struggle big time with anxiety before cold therapy. It’s a free cure all . Depression, gym recovery, addiction therapy. It’s truly a game changer on all levels.
Great video, I love lifting weights and drinking coffee and always felt that my anaerobic performance went up after I drank coffee and this confirms it.
I usually drink it 30 minutes before lifting and it helps tremendously which your video validates.
Thank you.
Thanks for the video, INSTITUTE OF HUMAN ANATOMY
The downside is how addictive it is and how tired I feel without it
Huberman talks about why moat people crash. I found that taking his advice on when I take caffeine helps, but I also have ADD and caffeine, and other stimulants affect me in a different manner.
It takes several weeks (or even months!) to get the caffeine out of your system.
The 1st few weeks after I retired were *ROUGH*: went cold-turkey on my caffeine intake. Not Fun!
If i don't drink caffeine each day, i get headaches, but I've been drinking coffee since i was six, and im now thirty.
Thank you for sharing this informative video on how caffeine affects exercise and athletic performance. The detailed explanation provided valuable insights into the mechanisms through which caffeine can enhance physical performance. It's truly appreciated!
Like you, I'm wary of dependence because I've felt the withdrawal side effects. Also, I don't know if it's my imagination but I felt like I acquired a tolerance so that I wasn't getting the same boost that I previously had.
Tolerance is a real thing and applies to a lot of things in life. You'd have to stop or go lower with your caffeine mg per day for a longer period in order to lower the tolerance.
I think the word withdrawal sounds much scarier than it is due to its associations with hard drugs. I've been a regular coffee drinker (4 to 8 cups a day) for years now and I recently decided to quit and I didn't get so much as a headache.
@@kantina4765try 800-1.2mg a day for a few months and tell me how you feel without…
@@kantina4765 I'm sure different people respond differently. I think I'm pretty sensitive.
I think withdrawal is the correct term as it describes the body's reaction to discontinuing some chemical substance.
@@kuriosites it’s absolutely the correct term, it just sounds worse than it is in actuality.
Just given up after 10 years. I feel amazing and have double the energy!
I wish and have heard it worked for a few but not many.
Cafeïne seems to drain my energy, i usually get tired more easily when having had some
I've always been mindful to never have more than one cup of coffee a day unless I absolutely *really* need it.
A cup in the morning usually helps me get up and head to work and that's all I need it to do as I can take over from there.
1:15 is crazy bro who"s fr runnin in blue jeans💀
They’re leggings
Like the corps at the background ! Best motivator
The caffeine delivery system is important, at least to me. I was popping cheap 200mg pills (1 to 2 per day) that I got from the local store. My lower back would start aching after 4 months of popping these pills. I switched to coffee two years ago and am getting the same caffeine (200 - 300mg) with no lower back issues.
Veryy interesting wonder what ingredients caused it
Wow. I am impressed by the quality of your explanation. Thank you.
Can you explain pcos/ women's health?