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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Just one dose of caffeine in the evening can decrease the amount of deep sleep by 20%.
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#1 Sleep Expert: "Even A Little Caffeine Does This To Your Brain & Body!" | Matthew Walker
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
03/22/21
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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Caffeine consumption can lead to a dependency cycle, where individuals feel the need to consume more to counteract poor sleep quality, and it is a sleep disruptor, with just one dose in the evening decreasing deep sleep by 20%.
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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Even if someone claims they can drink coffee in the evening and still sleep well, studies show that caffeine can still negatively affect deep sleep quality.
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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
You would have to age by about 15 years to produce the same deficit in deep sleep that one evening dose of caffeine can cause.
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Andrew Huberman Cast
04/17/24
@ Andrew Huberman
Delaying caffeine intake by 90 to 120 minutes after waking can help offset afternoon crashes and improve nighttime sleep quality.
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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
The more caffeine you consume, the more dependent you become, which can lead to poorer sleep quality.
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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
If you consume caffeine before noon, it can improve your sleep quality significantly.
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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
When individuals reduce or eliminate caffeine intake, they often experience improved sleep quality and increased energy levels.
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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
After reducing my caffeine intake to two cups before noon, I experienced the best sleep I've had in over 30 years.
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Matthew Walker
03/22/21
@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Many people unknowingly consume caffeine too late in the day, which significantly impacts their sleep quality.