Short Summary
This episode is all about caffeine. Here we chat the good like improved circulation + better attention. We also chat about the confusing topics like memory, and the bad like interference with sleep + worsened anxiety. Think you're sensitive to this wonder drug? You'll learn how to genetically test to see if you're a fast or slow caffeine metabolizer. Finally, we share some caffeine rules like doctoring it up with healthy fats for steady energy as well as coffee alternatives like mushroom coffee and matcha green tea.

For professional Inquiries contact - Jessica jessdogert@gmail.com or Marisa marisa@marisamoon.com

Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. Jessica Dogert and Marisa Moon are not physicians or medical practitioners.

Points of Discussion:
Caffeine popularity
- HALF of all Americans start their day with coffee
Caffeine benefits
- reduced risks of melanoma, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, Parkinson’s disease, prostate cancer, Alzheimer’s, stroke, depression, breast cancer, and memory loss
The cons of caffeine
Excessive consumption can:
- Worsen stress/anxiety
- Interfere with sleep
- Slow neurogenesis
- Lead to adrenal fatigue syndrome (AFS)
- Cause Stomach and GI upset
- Contribute to Brain Fog
- Lead to burn out
- Worsen Long Term Memory
Why does caffeine make us feel awake?
- Adenosine 101
Caffeine metabolism
- Fast vs slow
- CYP1A2 genetic testing (SmartDNA or 23andMe)
Popular caffeine sources
- Energy drinks, chocolate, weight loss supplements, etc
Coffee's affect on our stomach and GI tract
Coffee Half-Life
Three caffeine rules
1. Drink 2 cups of water before caffeine in the AM
2. Doctor up coffee or tea with healthy fats like grass-fed butter, ghee or coconut cream
3. Nix caffeine at LEAST 6 hours before bed
Coffee alternatives
- Mushroom coffee and Matcha green tea
Why quality matters; commercial coffee industry's production practices
- Always buy Organic and Arabica coffee beans. Try Bulletproof Brand Coffee Beans and Koin Coffee

Do you love caffeine? Do you tolerate it well? Or does it make you feel anxious and jittery? We want to know so shoot us an email because we'd love to hear from you!

Intro/Exit Music - Ukulele Whistle by Scott Holmes