Did you know your circadian clock tells you when to wake, eat, sleep and a whole bunch of other things!

Caffeine messes up your circadian clock – but how much caffeine does it take to mess it up?

Well…..

• A double espresso shifts your clock by 40 minutes
• Bright light: shifts your clock by 85 minutes
• A double espresso plus a bright light shifts your clock by 105 minutes!!!

So, in conclusion just drink coffee in the dark! 🙂

Your body works on a rhythm and is directed by your Circadian clock. This is a 24-hour hormone cycle that happens in your body. It tells you when it’s time to eat, sleep, wake up etc.

At a certain time in the rhythm, something called cortisol is being formed – which is a hormone that makes you feel alert, awake and ready to start the day. Producing cortisol happens between 8 and 9AM meaning that your body is naturally caffeinating (I know cool, right?) during these hours of the day.

If you drink coffee at the same time as your Cortisol’s are rising, then the effects of caffeine won’t be working as well, since you’re already experiencing a natural jolt ⚡.

SO, if you find yourself upping your daily caffeine intake then TRY drinking your coffee AFTER your cortisol levels have dropped (don’t worry, that’s a couple times a day). The first drop happens 9:30 and 11:30AM.