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Episode 2682:
Ana Gotter, in partnership with Healthline.com, demystifies the caffeine withdrawal process, providing a comprehensive look at its duration, symptoms, and management strategies. Gotter's insights into the physiological and psychological effects of caffeine withdrawal, backed by scientific studies, offer valuable guidance for those contemplating a break from caffeine, emphasizing genetic influences on our coffee cravings and how to navigate withdrawal with minimal discomfort.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-caffeine-withdrawal-last
Quotes to ponder:
"The duration of caffeine withdrawal symptoms vary from person to person, but caffeine withdrawal usually lasts at least two to nine days."
"Caffeine is a psychoactive stimulant that decreases drowsiness by blocking adenosine receptors. Adenosine is a neurotransmitter connected to the body’s sleep-wake processes."
"If you decide you want to decrease or quit caffeine, try these things to work through your withdrawal symptoms: Taper consumption instead of going cold turkey."
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