Caffeine's Impact
Matthew explains how caffeine affects the brain's sleep signals and how it leads to a caffeine crash. He also talks about caffeine's psychoactive stimulant properties and how it impacts sleep.In this clip
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126: Matthew Walker | Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Related Questions
Is it true that if you want to get the most out of your caffeine intake, you should avoid caffeine for the first 90-120 minutes after waking? Why? Caffeine increases alertness by blocking adenosine receptors, so your brain is temporarily paused from receiving adenosine’s ‘sleepy’ signals. When you first wake up, your adenosine levels are already at their lowest, so you won’t feel the full benefits of the caffeine you’re drinking.
How do coffee and adenosine affect wakefulness?
What is adenosine and how does caffeine affect it in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31 and the clip Caffeine Crash?