Did you know that there is a right and a wrong time to drink coffee? The effects of coffee on your body has a lot to do with what time of the day you drink it. So what is the right time to drink coffee?
Most of us drink our coffee first thing in the morning. This may actually be the worst time to be drinking it. Why?
Your body runs on a circadian clock.
Our bodies each have their own 24 hour hormonal cycle called our circadian clock. It guides our body on when to sleep, when to wake, when to eat and more. Our bodies produce cortisol at certain times of the day. Cortisol is what makes us feel alert and awake. For most of us, cortisol levels are at their highest between 8am and 9am. This means that our bodies are naturally being caffeinated during these times. If we drink coffee during these times, it greatly diminishes the effect of the coffee. In addition to this, if you consume coffee at the same time as peaking cortisol levels, your body will decrease its cortisol production.
Do you find yourself having to increase your coffee intake in order to get the buzz you are accustomed to? If your answer is yes, you are drinking coffee at the wrong time of the day.
So when is the right time to drink coffee, you may be asking?
Instead of drinking coffee when your cortisol levels are at their peak, try drinking it after they have dropped. Here’s a breakdown:
6am-9am: Body produces boost of cortisol
9:30-11:30am: Right time to drink coffee
12pm-1pm: Cortisol boost
1:30pm-5pm: Coffee time
5:30pm-6:30pm: Cortisol boost
If you drink coffee at the right time of day, you will get its maximum effect. Give it a try to see what you think.
It is not advised to drink coffee after 7pm as it can interfere in your ability to fall asleep. I do, however, know of people who can drink coffee right before bedtime. I wouldn’t recommend it though!
This has been a fun article around one of the world’s most beloved beverages. Nevertheless, I always want to present the message of Jesus Christ no matter what topic I write on.
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