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Caffeine timing delay

Also known as: delayed caffeine, caffeine timing

BBuilding Evidence52/1009 studies referenced

Delaying caffeine intake 90-120 minutes after waking to allow adenosine to naturally clear, preventing afternoon crashes.

Duration

N/A

Frequency

Daily

Equipment

None

How to do it

  1. 1Set a rule: no caffeine for 90 min after waking
  2. 2Drink water immediately upon waking instead
  3. 3Get morning sunlight first
  4. 4Have your first coffee at the 90-minute mark
  5. 5Cut off caffeine by 2pm (10 hours before bed)

Safety notes

May be difficult the first few days. The afternoon crash should improve within a week.

Protocols featuring this habit

Sleep Optimization ProtocolSStrong Evidence

Studies on Caffeine timing delay (9)

Health domains

Sleep & recoveryCognitive performance

Questions about Caffeine timing delay

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