But despite coffees popularity almost everyone carries around a bunch of misconceptions about coffee and caffeine Telling the difference between coffee facts and coffee fiction can be a tough job
There is a lot of misinformation about coffee out there as well as plenty of myths rumors and old wives tales For instance it wasnt that long ago that there was a huge scare around coffee causing cancer This has since been thoroughly and robustly debunked but plenty of myths still remain most potently around coffees impact on your sleep
It is understandable that people think that caffeine can have a negative effect on your sleep patterns After all we drink coffee in the morning for exactly that reason to wake ourselves up And while plenty of people just drink coffee because they love the taste most of us will use a cup of joe in the afternoon to perk ourselves up for a big meeting or to beat the post lunch slump
But coffees effects are not quite as straightforward as you might think and caffeines effect on our sleep iscomplicated So if you are in Americas capital of coffee and enjoying a Starbucks in Seattles cruise terminal or exploring the cafetales of Veracruz in Mexico keep reading to find out more about how coffee affects us
Does caffeine cause insomnia
Studies have shown that there is no long term effect of drinking coffee on your bodys ability to sleep Of course caffeine does give you energy and adrenaline and perks you up and helps you focus But there is no evidence that shows that drinking coffee will have a long term effect on you let alone cause insomnia In fact studies have shown that nicotine alcohol and even excessive screen time has a more detrimental effect than coffee
Will an afternoon cup of coffee stop me from sleeping
Caffeine is absorbed quickly by the body and you can often feel the effects very rapidly However it is also processed and got rid of quickly Unless you are particularly sensitive to caffeine or you drink a serious amount of coffee the caffeine from a brew will be processed within 4 6 hours with no lasting effects So if you drink your last coffee before 5pm you shouldnt struggle to sleep at 11pm
Also remember to drink good old plain water throughout the day Dehydration can lead to fatigue so staying hydrated can help you to feel energized even on a hectic day
Optimize your coffee habit to gain the full health benefits of your drink without disrupting your sleep Be mindful of your caffeine consumption so you can stay sharp during the day and have a restful slumber at night
Getting the rest that you need at night can be a challenge especially if you eat or drink something that can affect your sleep pattern Planning your meals so that you eat more in the morning and less at night consuming healthy foods and staying well hydrated can help you fall asleep at night and stay that way until morning
If you are suffering from any sleep disorder including insomnia call to speak with one of our board certified sleep specialists today at Alaska Sleep Clinic Also click the link below to download our FREE e book about insomnia
