The panel is split on caffeine, especially for sleep and stress.
Genuinely contestedFor caffeine consumption.
Our sources differ. Compare their views and the context behind each one.
One side
“caffeine depends if you're a fast or slow metabolizer of caffeine if you're a slow metabolizer no caffeine or very minimal and stop before 9:00 a.m.”
a board-certified cardiologist · source video · 00:38:00
The other
“Cortisol peaks around half past six to wake you up and adding caffeine on top of cortisol, which is a stress hormone, can increase stress.”
a molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:00:25
One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.
“Cortisol peaks around half past six to wake you up and adding caffeine on top of cortisol, which is a stress hormone, can increase stress.”
a molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:00:25
“Caffeine affects blood pressure which might affect the accuracy of the pulse wave analysis test.”
a board-certified cardiologist · source video · 00:00:10
“Caffeine can add to overall stress and may need to be reduced if you feel overstimulated.”
a registered holistic nutritionist · source video · 00:01:15
“Over about 400 mg a day of caffeine is probably going to be too much.”
a board-certified internal medicine doctor · source video · 00:00:05
“Reducing caffeine can improve gut health and reduce anxiety, especially during stressful periods like the school year.”
a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:49:30
“These substances act as diuretics or bind minerals, causing mineral depletion.”
a registered nutritional therapist · Instagram post
Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.
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