caffeine

In this episode we dive deep into the science behind Caffeine, the psychoactive substance found in coffee, tea, gels and other products. I chat about what it does to the brain, how it keeps you awake, why it’s a performance enhancer. Plus I explore how it interacts with dopamine within the brain to increase alertness as well as dopamine signalling in the brain.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Read ‘Caffeine: Cognitive and Physical Performance Enhancer or Psychoactive Drug?’ from Current Neuropharmacology
• Read ‘Neuroprotective Effects of Coffee Bioactive Compounds: A Review’ from International Journal of Molecular Sciences’
• Listen to Huberman Lab podcast from Andrew Huberman and his chats about Caffeine https://bit.ly/huberman-caffeine .

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Host: Alexis Fernandez       
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In this classic series from Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the history, mythology, culture and nature of tea. So start a kettle and prepare to listen with your favorite cup… (originally published 02/02/2023)

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Want zero-cost advice that will help you level up every area of your life?

Do you want simple, mind-blowing hacks to help you be the best version of yourself in 2024?

For this one-of-a-kind episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel hand-picked the top 8 most impactful, insightful, and exciting pieces of advice ever shared by her guests.

Listen as renowned experts and industry leaders give you their best advice that will change your relationships, boost your self-esteem, calm your anxiety (yes, even your anxiety), stay in the best shape of your life, and more. This episode is the cheat sheet for the level-up in life you have been looking for.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to heal anxiety in your body.
• The surprising theory that explains where your anxiety started.
• Understanding a narcissist and how to heal from one.
• How to negotiate with a narcissist (and get what you want).
• The powerful difference between decluttering and organizing.
• How to find your purpose.
• Why you shouldn’t give up on your dreams, according to a Denny’s waitress-turned-billionaire.
• How to drink less coffee and still have more energy every morning.
• How the way you eat can help you live longer.
• The #1 way to stay in your best shape at any age.
• How to stop stressing over the state of your home.

This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it.

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Disclaimer

This extra special – and slightly different – episode of the podcast is for anyone who’s ever felt confused about best practice for good health. If you’ve wondered which diet is the best one for your health, or if you are confused about how much protein you should be consuming - or whether a little bit of alcohol has any health benefit at all - then I have just the guest for you. 

Dr Tommy Wood is Assistant Professor of Paediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, US. He holds a degree in biochemistry from Cambridge, a medical degree from Oxford, achieved his PhD in physiology and neuroscience in Oslo, and has published papers and lectured across the globe. It’s fair to say that when it comes to health and longevity, Tommy knows what he’s talking about. And that’s exactly why I invited him back onto my podcast for the third time. 

He, like myself, is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the wealth of information that exists and giving people practical, realistic recommendations. In today’s conversation, Tommy and I work through a list of common areas of confusion when it comes to our wellbeing. And together we try to put the received wisdom in context, summarise the evidence, and then give nuanced, practical advice.

We begin with alcohol, and Tommy explains that while there are no proven health benefits to drinking it, there are caveats. And that becomes a theme for this conversation. Nothing is all good, or all bad - context is always key.

Next, we cover caffeine and its effect on performance, cognitive function, gut health, stress and, again, sleep. Then we dive deep into the hot topic of sugar, ultra-processed foods, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and other trackers.

We go on to tackle protein, the minimum effective dose for exercise, the importance of building muscle, and the supplements we might want to consider taking. And for every subject we cover, Tommy exposes the common pitfalls in research methods and tells us what the science can show, but also what it can’t. 

There are so many mixed messages out there when it comes to our health. Our hope is that this conversation offers a valuable lesson in critical thinking and context, and highlights the importance of taking a personalised approach to your health. 

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Sadly, we're still going so in Episode 133 of The ADHD the subject of ADHD and caffeine is covered. As usual, Alex the Psycho.......education Monkey delivers 'evidence etc, all three ADHD Adults give their personal reflections, and then the podcast deteriorates into the usual top tippics. 'What has James lost, forgotten or mislaid this week?" returns with the scores level (again), and Alex reads the usual 'definitely real' correspondence. James gets interrimming wrong, Barry from Suede does the psychoeducation and Mrs ADHD can’t wait 1.5 seconds...

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Tuesday briefing: Moscow drone strike; Tree of Life synagogue shooting trial; NBA Finals schedule; caffeine and sleep; and more

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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness outlines the health benefits of drinking cacao. Nick and Shannon discuss why antioxidants, theobromine, mood-boosting compounds, and other favorable aspects of cacao make it a legitimate substitute for your morning coffee. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

In your journey towards becoming stronger, fitter, and healthier, there often comes a point where you wonder if taking some supplements will help your progress along. But what fitness supplements are actually effective and worth investing in?

Here to answer that question is Layne Norton, a powerlifter and doctor of nutritional science who has a passion for debunking health-related myths and promoting evidence-based recommendations. He’s also, full disclosure, the owner of a supplement company himself. But I don’t have any financial connection to Layne’s company and we keep this conversation neutral and high-level. In our conversation, Layne argues that there are three top-tier research-backed supplements to consider — whey protein, creatine, and caffeine — and we unpack how to use each of them for optimal results. We discuss whether plant proteins are sufficient for building muscle, whether it’s true that creatine causes bloating, acne, and hair loss, how to best time your caffeine intake to energize your workouts, and much more. At the end of our conversation, Layne shares some additional supplements that seem promising for enhancing your health and fitness.

Resources Related to the Episode

• Layne’s previous appearance on the AoM podcast: Episode #475 — How to Lose Weight, and Keep It Off Forever
• Layne’s supplement company: Outwork Nutrition
• AoM Article: A Primer On Muscle-Building Supplements — Which Work and Which Don’t?
• AoM Article: Creatine — A Primer on Its Benefits and Use
• AoM Article: How to Use Caffeine to Optimize Your Workouts
• AoM Article: Chugging Your Protein — It’s Whey Easier Than You Think
• AoM Podcast #285: The Real Science of Nutrition and Supplements

Connect With Layne Norton

• Layne on Instagram
• Layne‘s website

0:25 Endurance nutrition with Alex Harrison
1:27 Alex's athletic background
4:54 En durance Clients vs regular clients
6:26 Nutrition requirements for endurance vs strength
11:47 How do you eat 1200 grams of carbs per day
15:15 Sports drinks vs "homemade" sports drinks
17:41 Alex's endurance app
21:59 Health impacts of long term high sugar consumption
25:20 Fueling for all day events
26:37 Fluid and sodium intake
33:25 How do you consume all this during races
35:18 Caffeine recommendations
44:30 What high level bike training looks like
47:33 Crazy client success stories

Sales of energy drinks are rising and their brightly coloured cans line the shelves of almost every supermarket or grocery store in the UK. But do brands like Monster, Red Bull and Relentless deliver on their promises?

Listener Syed is a consultant radiologist and says he needs to be on his A-Game in his demanding job. He wants to know if an energy drink would be any better than his usual cup of coffee in helping him stay alert. He's also keen to know more about some of the ingredients they contain - things like taurine, guarana and electrolytes. What exactly do they do? And are energy drinks safe to drink regularly?

Presenter Greg Foot has a thirst for knowledge and speaks to expert dieticians and cardiologists to find out if energy drinks live up to the hype. Are they the best thing since sliced bread - or marketing BS?

PRESENTER: Greg Foot PRODUCER: Simon Hoban

This week's throwback episode of Addicted to Fitness outlines the supposed health benefits of a common indulgence: Dark Chocolate. Nick and Shannon breakdown what those %’s on the wrappers mean in regards to health benefits and taste test several different varieties. They also let you know what style of exercise may make you more susceptible to injury. Follow the newly created podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast to get all the details on how you can enter the current listener giveaway sponsor by Thirdzy.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Original air date 4/15/2019

This is the first in a series of re-released episodes from the Feel Better Live More back catalogue. I originally recorded this conversation over 4 years ago and Professor Matthew Walker is one of our most popular guests on the podcast.

Sleep is one of the most undervalued components of our health yet neglecting it can have devastating consequences. In this episode, I talk to world-leading sleep researcher, author of the international best-selling book Why We Sleep and Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology, Matthew Walker.

We discuss everything you ever needed to know about sleep. Matthew shares some brilliant tips to combat jet lag, explains how sleep can enhance athletic performance and decrease risk of injury and reveals just how much caffeine consumption can impact sleep. We explore the reasons behind the current global sleep-loss epidemic and how sleep deprivation can affect every aspect of our health – from our blood sugar levels and our risk of heart attack to our mental health.

Finally, we discuss alcohol’s impact on sleep and the staggering financial costs associated with lost sleep. Matthew also shares what he has changed in his own life since starting his research. This is an invaluable conversation – I hope you enjoy it!

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Michael Pollan — This Is Your Mind on Plants | Brought to you by Headspace easy-to-use app with guided meditations, Eight Sleep’s Pod Pro Cover sleeping solution for dynamic cooling and heating, and Wealthfront automated investing. More on all three below.

Michael Pollan (@michaelpollan) is the author of eight books, including How to Change Your Mind, Cooked, Food Rules, In Defense of Food, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and The Botany of Desire, all of which were New York Times bestsellers. A longtime contributor to The New York Times Magazine, Pollan teaches writing at Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley. In 2010, Time magazine named him one of the one hundred most influential people in the world. His newest book is This Is Your Mind on Plants. 

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