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    How Caffeine Affects Exercise & Athletic Performance
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    In this video, Jonathan from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses how caffeine works on the nervous system and muscle tissue to potentially improve exercise and athletic performance. He also discusses how much needs to be taken in order to get these benefits as well as how to time it with exercise and athletic events.
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    Video Timeline
    00:00 - 00:52 Intro
    00:53 - 02:21 Can Caffeine Improve Athletic Performance & Exercise
    02:22 - 02:47 Caffeine Affects Your Muscles and Nervous System
    02:48 - 05:15 How Caffeine Stimulates Your Nervous System
    05:16 - 06:09 Caffeine Helps You to Push Yourself Harder
    06:10 - 09:13 How Caffeine Affects Your Muscles
    09:15 - 09:35 How Caffeine Affects Your Heart
    09:36 - 11:19 How Much Caffeine Do You Need For Performance Benefits
    11:20 - 11:40 Timing Your Caffeine Intake: When Should You Take It?
    11:41 - 13:11 What If You Don’t Like Taking Caffeine?
    13:12 - 15:11 Learning More!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 1,7 тис.

  • @TomasPetkevicius94
    @TomasPetkevicius94 Рік тому +5757

    I am a caffeine addict, but i've noticed that it significantly increases my anxiety. So, if any of you coffee lovers out there have issues with anxiety, it's something to keep in mind.

    • @osamabinlyin4210
      @osamabinlyin4210 Рік тому +152

      I think you’re drinking too much caffeine at once. I always feel my anxiety is high after I’ve done that

    • @ytsux9259
      @ytsux9259 Рік тому +103

      Yep, too much caffeine does that. Try keeping it under 200mg a day. Too much can be bad for the heart too, not just anxiety.

    • @AndrewL31413
      @AndrewL31413 Рік тому +60

      Definitely and especially with nicotine. But oddly it makes me get shit done because I get anxious about it 😅

    • @42doodoochips
      @42doodoochips Рік тому +50

      I had a problem with my anxiety when I was drinking medium or dark roast coffee. I dropped it down to light roast and feel WAY better. No crazy anxiety. Just a little kick to start the day

    • @coffeetalk924
      @coffeetalk924 Рік тому +68

      I'll let you in on a little trick if you can handle it. When you drink your coffee, eat a bit of raw ginger with it. Seriously, no joke. It eases anxiety and jitters while still enjoying the caffeine pick me up. It's also twice as healthy.
      Once I learned that trick my anxiety disappeared. 😉

  • @BitSmythe
    @BitSmythe Рік тому +2045

    Can you imagine having gone to school with this guy? *He makes every lesson SO exciting!*

    • @justfun5479
      @justfun5479 Рік тому +11

      Not really

    • @goodboy9758
      @goodboy9758 Рік тому +10

      Nah, he’s doing that for youtube

    • @BitSmythe
      @BitSmythe Рік тому +12

      @@goodboy9758 … UA-cam, lecture hall, etc. All the same!

    • @JoeZUGOOLA
      @JoeZUGOOLA Рік тому +1

      Dead body class?

    • @user-np7jv1hf3s
      @user-np7jv1hf3s Рік тому +5

      @@JoeZUGOOLA Is there any other way to become a doctor? That's part of it...

  • @KriegZombie
    @KriegZombie Рік тому +633

    I find it interesting to hear you talk about caffeine like a recreational drug.
    I know it is one, but almost no one acknowledges that.

    • @itsbeyondme5560
      @itsbeyondme5560 Рік тому +1

      Who? I know that😊

    • @staceywilliams1863
      @staceywilliams1863 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, it is. I’m detoxing from it and having withdrawals, mainly headaches.

    • @sylver76
      @sylver76 2 місяці тому

      It's dose dependent. A cup of Joe won't get you into the recreational drug territory, but slamming 5 cups back to back will, and twenty cups will start to act as a poison (~10l of coffee).
      For most people, coffee is just a mild stimulant, nothing more.

    • @user-xh5in1fs8g
      @user-xh5in1fs8g 15 днів тому +1

      @@KriegZombie I used to work with a guy that would get really upset anytime I even insinuated such a thing.
      He stood strongly against pot, but would turn around and chug several large size cups of coffee before 10 am.

  • @theanatomylab
    @theanatomylab  6 місяців тому +6

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  • @Sunflowersarepretty
    @Sunflowersarepretty Рік тому +465

    This was educational and I understood almost everything. Thanks for teaching in such a way that most people like me with little to no background in science can get it. Also the sponsors being placed at the end of the video shows you guys care about not having a distraction in the middle. I don't like it when their is a sponsor or something in the middle of a video. I dont drink much coffee only drank it when I had to stay focused because I had an exam the next day. It helped to stay up and I could prepare better.

    • @NazriB
      @NazriB 8 місяців тому +1

      Lies again? Apex Predator Spank Bang

  • @j03150315
    @j03150315 Рік тому +45

    LOVE THIS!!! The teaching materials are so well prepared!!! Super easy to understand for any visual learner!!

  • @Reticulosis
    @Reticulosis Рік тому +9

    As always, thank you guys for these videos. They are excellent A&P review and I always learn something new. I definitely use caffeine sparingly. I started watching you guys while I was doing my prerequisite for nursing school, I finished first semester and I’m off during the summer. Currently working as a Clinical Tech Nursing Student and I’m loving it. I use this type of knowledge on a daily bases when talking to the nurses. Thanks guys!

  • @leo_tridipta2004
    @leo_tridipta2004 Рік тому +41

    It's always great to acknowledge and praise the efforts of those who provide valuable assistance and information.❤❤❤

  • @Da-Creams
    @Da-Creams Рік тому +336

    Caffeine does help with my cycling, but it also makes me nauseous and anxious so I save it for when I really need it. Also don't want to be dependent on anything.

    • @UkSapyy
      @UkSapyy 6 місяців тому +21

      Me too, looking to cut down my Oxygen intake, too dependent on it.

    • @divat10
      @divat10 5 місяців тому +7

      ​@@UkSapyyi am not sure if you're serious but ironically some athletes actually do this

    • @juliennepujol5586
      @juliennepujol5586 5 місяців тому +2

      @@UkSapyy I mean, she probably wont pass out and die in a few minutes without coffee, so you kinda flopped with this joke.

  • @sophiaisabelle0227
    @sophiaisabelle0227 Рік тому +1034

    I drink a whole lot of coffee but I lack so much exercise. There's so much stored energy in my body that needs to be put into work. We appreciate the amount of useful information we receive from these videos.

    • @stoppls1709
      @stoppls1709 Рік тому +140

      do bodyweight exercises throughout the day like pushups, planks, squats, it's better than nothing

    • @theanatomylab
      @theanatomylab  Рік тому +78

      Thanks for watching!

    • @warrenscorner
      @warrenscorner Рік тому +37

      If caffeine helps muscles to contract could there be a relation to muscle cramps? I’ve been told to drink more water, take magnesium, eat bananas. Maybe I just need to stop drinking so much coffee.

    • @bloodycheeseinsidemyass
      @bloodycheeseinsidemyass Рік тому

      ​@@warrenscornersmell your poop to see if you are drinking too much of it

    • @YouChwb
      @YouChwb Рік тому +3

      @@warrenscorner Look up stretching exercises for cramps.

  • @Rene-uz3eb
    @Rene-uz3eb Рік тому +71

    Some adenosine receptor types also have a bunch of physiological functions like regulating blood flow to the heart, so bypassing them with caffeine is the usual tinkering approach. Also relevant for bone homeostasis (both osteoclasts and blasts).

    • @alejandrorosa9167
      @alejandrorosa9167 Рік тому +4

      So you mean is not such a hot idea to block them for the purpose of getting an extra boost for exercise?

    • @Rene-uz3eb
      @Rene-uz3eb Рік тому

      @@alejandrorosa9167 tradeoffs

  • @terrancekayton007
    @terrancekayton007 Рік тому +42

    Appreciate you not waiting 15 minutes to tell us the answer.

  • @chrisvarelabenitez4690
    @chrisvarelabenitez4690 11 місяців тому +8

    Great video! I'm a competitive runner and I love caffeine! I take it before hard workouts, long runs, and on race day. I'll take it after runs too to avoid feeling sluggish. On race day I found the most success 90 minutes before the start time. Too close (45-1hr) it cutting it close to getting stomach issues when racing. Everyone is different so I definitely recommend experimenting during training. For example, I had a red bull yesterday 90 minutes before my long run and it was clutch.

  • @RangelCostes
    @RangelCostes 10 місяців тому +6

    I would highly consider sponsoring yourself.
    Your work is extremely comprehensive and effective to listen to and consume.

  • @AllenKey19
    @AllenKey19 Рік тому +481

    Caffeine is genuinely the only thing getting me through my cut. The first few weeks I was feeling lower and lower energy to the point I couldn't maintain my lifts and dreaded going to the gym. I changed my caffeine intake and timing and I feel just as good now as before I was cutting. Absolutely essential

    • @AjaxandOreos
      @AjaxandOreos Рік тому

      Agree👍

    • @chrisc1194
      @chrisc1194 Рік тому +4

      Did you increase or decrease your intake? What was the change in timing?

    • @AllenKey19
      @AllenKey19 Рік тому +27

      @@chrisc1194 I about doubled my intake, having one in the morning and one later in the day. I've found that caffeine doesn't keep me awake (especially when cutting) so I would have my second one later and later and therefore closer to my workout which is fairly late at night. I found that finishing my second coffee around 30-60 minutes before my workout gave me a significant performance boost

    • @blixx87
      @blixx87 Рік тому

      Drink electrolytes as well and watch the magic

    • @tsili4230
      @tsili4230 Рік тому +2

      ​@@AllenKey19hey what type of coffe are you drinking?

  • @user-fd9qc3pu2p
    @user-fd9qc3pu2p Рік тому +22

    You guys are epic, and keep on being epic! I love your videos and the way you explain things. Although I drink coffee I personally don't use any stimulants for my training, and that's just my preference and because I train first thing in the morning, where the timing of coffee just doesn't fit well in. The interaction between the myosin and actin protein and caffeine was new to me. Thanks for the video, Jonathan!

  • @DaveSomething
    @DaveSomething Рік тому +1026

    I've never noticed any of this with caffeine. in fact, I feel more relaxed and tired after drinking coffee. I'm weird.

    • @shreyanshu9785
      @shreyanshu9785 Рік тому +215

      Same with me, i only drank coffee for the taste. I could drink coffee and go to sleep just fine like it doesn't affect my sleep at all meanwhile my coworker drinks it to avoid being sleepy, does anyone have any explanation?

    • @DaveSomething
      @DaveSomething Рік тому +11

      @@shreyanshu9785 exactly this.

    • @lisal.1114
      @lisal.1114 Рік тому +191

      Do u have Adhd?

    • @gypsypath1
      @gypsypath1 Рік тому +182

      It’s called ADHD. I even get that at lower doses of Adderall; I literally start yawning and feel like I need a nap after 5 mg.

    • @lisal.1114
      @lisal.1114 Рік тому +36

      ​@@shreyanshu9785I am still at the beginning of the Video, but I have heard once that some people have a gene that allows for them to process coffein really fast. I also have heard a lot that people who r undiagnosed with Adhd tend to not get a kick out of Coffee or even drink it to fall asleep. No shit actually somethimes a cup of coffee helps me to calm down bevor I go to bed.😅 Not sure if that Info helps tho.❤

  • @shaswatgupta6590
    @shaswatgupta6590 Рік тому +3

    Wow, your explanations are very clear and simple to understand! Thank you for this content :)

  • @mienchennn
    @mienchennn 10 місяців тому +2

    You are so enthusiastic. And excited about what you are talking. So inspiring

  • @user-qj8bu2rt5m
    @user-qj8bu2rt5m Рік тому +1

    Wow. I am impressed by the quality of your explanation. Thank you.

  • @Adam-ui3yn
    @Adam-ui3yn Рік тому +36

    Great video ! When I get teased for drinking decaf I always say I prefer to use caffeine as an occasional tool, rather than a permanent crutch. So you and I are definitely on the same page !
    Also this is the first time someone offers an explanation why caffeine not only makes you perceive you're losing energy at a slower rate, but actually makes you feel like you have more energy than baseline.

    • @kylejensen2409
      @kylejensen2409 Рік тому +3

      Thank you for saying this! I do the same. If I drink caffeine every day, I feel awful by the end of the week, but if it’s strategic and sometimes even scheduled, it’s a great tool.

  • @gutz1982
    @gutz1982 Рік тому +205

    All I know is for several years now (more like a decade) I have been struggling with anxiety and in later years, panic attacks. I never really knew why until I decided to give up caffeine. I have been caffeine free for over 1 and a half years and have never in that time had a panic attack or feel anywhere near as anxious as I once did. One the negative side, I am now about 8 kg heavier as my metabolism has slowed down completely and no longer as energetic as I once was when going to the gym. But, given the alternative, I am happier without it in my life.

    • @SydneyCarton2085
      @SydneyCarton2085 Рік тому +30

      Well being > performance

    • @gutz1982
      @gutz1982 Рік тому +9

      @@SydneyCarton2085 Part of me wants to cry as I wish I had given up all forms of Coffee and Cola years ago and not been so stressed about life due to substance abuse of this kind through caffeine.

    • @idkman09
      @idkman09 Рік тому

      @@gutz1982you’re giving it up for life?

    • @ericaugust1501
      @ericaugust1501 Рік тому

      @@SydneyCarton2085 well, performance can still be had. one is just supposed to NOT addict (build up your tolerance to dependence) yourself to it.

    • @cnm7558
      @cnm7558 Рік тому

      @@gutz1982 weakass

  • @ncaeon
    @ncaeon 6 місяців тому

    I love that you put the answer upfront and don't give a history lesson. Subscribed.

  • @JettoDz
    @JettoDz 5 місяців тому +2

    No wonder this channel is almost 7m subs. I don't even understand anatomy in my native language, but this is so digestable I totally got it. Amazing, truly.

  • @Cjorss
    @Cjorss Рік тому +81

    It would be interesting to hear you talk about the health effects differing for fast vs slow metabolizers. I'm a slow metabolizer and so I switched to black decaf to avoid the negative health outcomes but still get all the benefitial antioxidents in the coffee.

    • @saiayincoby4675
      @saiayincoby4675 Рік тому +2

      Not good enough

    • @ExecutionSommaire
      @ExecutionSommaire Рік тому +4

      Isn't decaf controversial in terms of health? I've heard they use some harmful chemicals to remove the caffeine

    • @Cjorss
      @Cjorss Рік тому +3

      @ExecutionSommaire I can't speak for every decaf but mine is processed with the Swiss water method. It seems like a common way to do it and it's literally just soaked in water. I guess the caffeine is highly water soluble and it is easily washed away.

    • @ExecutionSommaire
      @ExecutionSommaire Рік тому +1

      @@Cjorss oh okay, that's good to know

    • @nicolemadfis1051
      @nicolemadfis1051 10 місяців тому

      I agree with you. I’m a slow caffeine metabolized… I notice a difference in my heart rate after having it and then running … also I don’t sleep as well. I only drink it in the early am.

  • @Sergio-uy4ew
    @Sergio-uy4ew Рік тому +160

    Very interesting video. I like that you view caffeine in a positive light with training, sports, and weightlifting instead of negatively like most media does. On the subject of pre workout, I would personally LOVE to see a video on the different ingredients in it that affect the body. Specifically the vasodilatadores that people love when chasing the “pump”

    • @dustin6120
      @dustin6120 Рік тому +12

      most media? My perspective is that massive brands like starbucks and many energy drink brands like red bull are extremely prevalent amongst millennials and generation Z. Should we be so dependent on this? Is it addictive? If so, the risk of large amounts Restlessness and shakiness, Insomnia, Headaches, Dizziness, Fast heart rate ,Dehydration, Anxiety, Dependency.

    • @Dave-mm5ge
      @Dave-mm5ge Рік тому

      I mean, caffeine is a toxic substance with negligible positives compared to the negatives

  • @neiladams5272
    @neiladams5272 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I always enjoy the way the content is produced. I would love to see a video about caffeine and migraines!

  • @yaelisaflores4574
    @yaelisaflores4574 Рік тому

    Love your guises videos! So informative and really show great examples of how this knowledge is applied around us :)

  • @Maverick_Mad_Moiselle
    @Maverick_Mad_Moiselle Рік тому +55

    Caffeine as a performance enhancer for competitive shitting

  • @Pheelyp
    @Pheelyp Рік тому +50

    Jonathan is always such a charming educator. I am watching here, simply mesmerized. 😳

    • @qendresashillova
      @qendresashillova Рік тому +2

      Same here.

    • @theanatomylab
      @theanatomylab  Рік тому +5

      🙏🏻

    • @qendresashillova
      @qendresashillova Рік тому +2

      Here we are complimenting him( and I do it often) and all we barely got a 🙏. At least he did not ignore us.

    • @nycticorax5653
      @nycticorax5653 Рік тому +5

      @@qendresashillova He did take the time to reply, be grateful. Remember it takes a lot of time and work to make and edit videos.

    • @Pheelyp
      @Pheelyp Рік тому +3

      @@nycticorax5653 Indeed. Gratitude makes everything golden, and I for one appreciate Jonathan replied at all. 😌

  • @mosesrivas5843
    @mosesrivas5843 Рік тому

    You both are awesome. I love watching all the videos and look forward to the new ones dropping. Keep it up.

  • @XxExternalBleedin100
    @XxExternalBleedin100 Рік тому

    Thank you youtube algorithm for recommending me IIHA video one fine day, I have been hooked ever since. I love learning, Thankyou thankyou thankyou

  • @ivengo7582
    @ivengo7582 Рік тому +7

    I feel like caffeine really doesn't need to be taken all the time and every time before workouts, but I do take it on days when my sleep is poor or when I slept significantly less than usual. Those days can prove challenging to overcome, not only in terms of the workout itself but also motivation. Talking a 200mg pill really makes me feel like I now have to put that extra energy into something meaningful and go to the gym

  • @coffeetalk924
    @coffeetalk924 Рік тому +98

    Here's a trick I learned from a friend of my father's. Would you like the best workout ever without anxiety or jitters? Try eating a bit of raw ginger before drinking your coffee. It takes some getting use to for those of you who don't like spicy foods, but the benefits are absolutely amazing. For one thing, ginger works to block pain receptors and also dilates blood vessels which somewhat offsets the constriction that caffeine induces. So what you end up getting is all the pick me up effects of caffeine with more pain tolerability and less anxiety/jitters. And guys, it also optimizes testosterone production as ginger is a powerful aromatase inhibitor (lowers estrogen which allows more free testosterone).

    • @aleenaprasannan2146
      @aleenaprasannan2146 Рік тому +16

      We have a traditional home remedy for coughs and cold called chukku kapi, which is something very similar tying both ginger and coffee together. It's basically coffee from water boiled with dried ginger and whatever warming spices you prefer.

    • @coffeetalk924
      @coffeetalk924 2 місяці тому +5

      ​@aleenaprasannan2146 so much wisdom to learn from other cultures. Thank you

    • @Scholars_Quest
      @Scholars_Quest 26 днів тому +1

      Also L-Theanine can help with this as well

    • @koper2660
      @koper2660 День тому +1

      it also makes your muscles less sore the day after

  • @ferchalp725
    @ferchalp725 11 місяців тому

    awesome explanation! thank you for making it so understandable and simple, love it

  • @lukekylestanley4072
    @lukekylestanley4072 Рік тому

    THANK YOU for answering the question in the first minute of the video. I was expecting you to do what so many youtubers do with their videos. They post a question and then go first into defining something and then the science of something and then their thoughts about the world and maybe after 15 minutes somewhere in the forest you have to find the weed of the answer to the question they posted.

  • @RichRich1955
    @RichRich1955 Рік тому +4

    I have 2 books on stretching. Haven't looked at them in years. 3 levels of stretching. Only warm muscles can get to the 3rd level. That would be a good subject

  • @shelly-jeanmcharg4424
    @shelly-jeanmcharg4424 10 місяців тому +5

    Took a pre-workout as someone who doesn't drink coffee or caffenated drinks. That particular workout, I smelt colours and saw sounds! 😂 This was very informative, thank you.

  • @terranceblount5959
    @terranceblount5959 Рік тому

    I love this channel. Sometimes it randomly comes across within UA-cam and catches my curiosity. Nonetheless, keep up the great work!

  • @BlitzkriegRap
    @BlitzkriegRap 11 місяців тому +43

    I'm a 29 yo male who's been suffering with back pain and fatigue for 8 years. I started drinking Coffee (black coffee no sugar, no milk...) for about six months. It helps a lot with my problems and I definitely recommend it - especially about 45 minutes before an exercise - positive effects last much longer if you exercise after drinking coffee. Also I would say the best time for drinking a cup of coffee is about hour and a half after a meal and then after 45 minutes go exercise. The only downside I noticed is you get really tired really quick in the evening but that can be seen as a positive as it actually is easier to fall asleep. I hope my comment helps someone!

    • @jhonatanalvarez05
      @jhonatanalvarez05 11 місяців тому +6

      I'm going to try this. After an accident, my body hasn't been the same and I've been struggling a lot, lost my ability to constantly work and get things done and everything went south from there.. thanks for your input

    • @ajaybabufarmhandsvijayawad5065
      @ajaybabufarmhandsvijayawad5065 10 місяців тому

      Is coffe good for health?

  • @ponming5026
    @ponming5026 Рік тому +4

    Your videos are very helpful and good learning tools.

  • @1978nepenthe
    @1978nepenthe Рік тому

    Love your videos! Thanks so much and keep up the great work!

  • @brandongerman4356
    @brandongerman4356 Рік тому +34

    The worst decision was taking pre workout/energy drinks everyday when working out. I was consuming about 350mg caffeine. I got dependent on it. I developed anxiety, and depression. I bearly got any sleep and couldn't sleep more than past 4 hours. I decided to cut it off completely out of my life. And it was the best decision ever. Although I did get sick about 2 weeks after cutting caffeine completely.

    • @user-oo1nn6uz8c
      @user-oo1nn6uz8c 3 місяці тому +1

      I'm staring down the barrel of quitting right now. I was pounding back 2 or 3 energy drinks a day at work and bookended every shift with a cup of coffee. I kept that up for about 2 years then had my first ever panic attack while going down the highway. I still have a cup of coffee in the morning, but that is as far as it goes. I find I'm more tired during the day, but my internal organs feel better.

    • @hanskazan7403
      @hanskazan7403 2 місяці тому +1

      same but 350 sounds low for me lol i was taking closer to a 1000 mgs a day

  • @user-co7ex6uw6q
    @user-co7ex6uw6q 11 місяців тому +5

    Very interesting video! I haven't yet watched the other video about caffeine you mentioned. I was wondering, if (and when) the intake of caffeine could enhance the risk of ‘over-performing’ (leading to longer regeneration periods or other stuff) or even enhancing the risk of injuries (when you take it specifically for athletic performance). As I understand the human body tries to keep homeostasis within to ensure good functioning and protect itself. What happens if we sort of intervene with caffeine to enhance muscle contraction and indirectly also reduce the perception of pain? Could one say you enhance muscle performance but diminish some “safety” regulations or “safety” control systems of the human body? If so, is the amount of diminishment negligible (if you look at the big picture) or not? What do you think? Thanks a lot for all your awesome content!

  • @mdnelson2007
    @mdnelson2007 Рік тому +1

    so appreciate these videos. You do such amazing work. Thank you!

  • @noctao4163
    @noctao4163 11 місяців тому

    wish I had this energy for my science classes, great video!

  • @dubble.
    @dubble. 10 місяців тому +19

    Mentioning that caffeine increases cortisol levels and the pros/cons of that would also be a good idea, as this is essential to the discussion whether coffee is worth taking or not, it's a question of long-term health.
    I'll outline the basics for anyone interested:
    Cortisol is released in response to stress or low blood glucose levels and it...
    1. Increases alertness and energy levels.
    2. Regulates the immune system (anti-inflammatory and suppresses excessive immune responses).
    3. Regulates metabolism (it influences the breakdown of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It also helps maintain blood sugar levels within a normal range).
    4. Regulates blood pressure (increases blood pressure, beneficial for workouts actually).
    5. Alleviates some allergic reactions.
    With the above mentioned, there are also obvious negatives, especially because taking caffeine means you are increasing cortisol levels beyond what is natural. As a result of high cortisol levels you may...
    1. Experience anxiety or depression after a long period of increasing your cortisol levels consistently.
    2. Weaken your immune system. It quite literally suppresses it.
    3. Increase your metabolism too much (which leads to excessive weight loss, other negatives and may even lead to muscle breakdown).
    4. Increase your blood pressure too much (which leads to damaging many essential systems in your body, i.e. Your brain, heart, kidney, the list goes on, not to mention increased risk of strokes and aneurysms).
    5. Weaken your bones.
    Also remember that exercise increases cortisol levels. So first, you'll increase it with caffeine and then your workout, sending your cortisol levels to astronomical heights, which is dangerous, especially over longer periods. A good thing to remember, is, that there is no miracle muscle making drug, there are always negatives to shortcuts, both in exercise and in life, and caffeine is a shortcut. If you already suffer one of the above negatives, I recommend avoiding caffeine all together, however, if you don't, you could drink moderate amounts when needed. I personally suffer none of the above and use caffeine (coffee), to increase focus for studying. Take care everyone

  • @markusseppala6547
    @markusseppala6547 Рік тому +4

    Great video thanks. Left me thinking does high tolerance for caffeine reduce the performance benefits? I mean do you need a higher dose if you already drink multiple cups of coffee per day.

  • @nicholasmesa3588
    @nicholasmesa3588 Рік тому +1

    Love this! Give a great image to what Andrew Huberman said about how caffeine does to the body!
    Thank you!

  • @Jesterjacob-ws5ix
    @Jesterjacob-ws5ix 9 місяців тому

    Great video dude. Good information all around. Very informative

  • @SevenUnwokenDreams
    @SevenUnwokenDreams Рік тому +12

    Can you do a video on mucus? I'm thinking of colds and allergies, where does all the snot come from and how does it get produced so quickly?

    • @hopeebrown81
      @hopeebrown81 Рік тому

      Your body makes it to protect you. In times of allergies, sickness, pregnancy, etc the production increases to trap irrigation of those membranes. However improper drainage can also be an issue in the sinuses.

  • @nicklionberger7229
    @nicklionberger7229 11 місяців тому +4

    Im a UPS driver and Nicotine and Caffeine are my lifeline to making through everyday, keeping me alert and allowing me to stay energetic through hot fatiguing days walking/jogging 10 miles a day. Wouldnt make it without the two.

  • @GaiaProctor
    @GaiaProctor 18 днів тому

    Great video. I enjoyed all the science backed facts and information! Thank you for sharing this and happy training 😊🏋🏻‍♀️💪🏻

  • @cotreniapritchett580
    @cotreniapritchett580 Рік тому

    Thank u for educating I for one don’t find these video crazy at all 😮
    I’ll keep watching n sharing

  • @LostSoulAscension
    @LostSoulAscension Рік тому +11

    Ive been drinking black coffee since 2019 and I must say I don't get any withdrawals as someone who wasnt a coffee drinker prior. Tea actually really caffinates me more than a black coffee. And I tend to drink medium to dark roasts, which has less caffeine but still. I have never had a headache from not having coffee, and if being tired is a withdrawal symptom, I tend to notice it more being due to my bad habits surrounding a consistent sleep schedule.

  • @Gktrkkts
    @Gktrkkts Рік тому +7

    My caffeine intake is like you Jonathan, that means most of the time I drink 2-3 cups of coffee per week. After drinking a cup of coffee I feel both mental and physical benefits nearly all the time.
    I wonder that is there any data regarding caffeine tolerance at Adonesine Receptors and Calcium relase process in muscle tissues?
    Thank you for the great video.

  • @UnknownDriver27
    @UnknownDriver27 11 місяців тому

    Appreciate this so much💪
    Explaining in such a simple way😎

  • @HamsterTheSamster
    @HamsterTheSamster Місяць тому

    You seem so nice, this was awesome! Thank you for sharing this knowledge in a little bit more of an effortless way or whatever, I’m not very good with scientific reasoning so this was necessary and I hadn’t even realized it!

  • @alextaylor29
    @alextaylor29 Рік тому +12

    Great video, I love lifting weights and drinking coffee and always felt that my anaerobic performance went up after I drank coffee and this confirms it.
    I usually drink it 30 minutes before lifting and it helps tremendously which your video validates.
    Thank you.

  • @Liz-gc6gn
    @Liz-gc6gn Рік тому +25

    Could you do a video on what excessive heat does to the body? I’m sure it would be interesting to lots of people considering the current heat wave.
    I’m asking because my son is in the Navy and when he’s squadron goes out on the air craft carrier there are many times he’s in 110°F+ for several hours in full gear including a cranial (helmet). He gets headaches and his buddy passed out. What happened and can this cause permanent damage? Thanks in advance.

  • @jameswoodall9261
    @jameswoodall9261 Рік тому

    This channel has become my favorite!

  • @anobonano7
    @anobonano7 Рік тому +2

    Good job on this! I am the same as you, I hesitate to take any drugs bc I don’t want to become dependent on them. But it’s a very good idea to take them intentionally

  • @bibit3856
    @bibit3856 Рік тому +9

    I became extremely sensitive to caffeine. The smallest amount gives me major anxiety, to the point that I had to go to the ER. Heart palpitations and nervousness.

    • @vminhope3040
      @vminhope3040 11 місяців тому +1

      And I can’t be happy and awake until I have 4 shots of espresso 😂 then I’m smiling

  • @smittywerbenjagermanjensen752
    @smittywerbenjagermanjensen752 4 місяці тому +17

    Casually talking while there's dead bodies in the back

    • @SuperBozz
      @SuperBozz 3 місяці тому +1

      They're not dead just waiting for caffeine fix

  • @user-vx6bc6yn4f
    @user-vx6bc6yn4f Рік тому

    really simple and clear of your video,thanks

  • @OrionGlover-km8ug
    @OrionGlover-km8ug 8 місяців тому

    I’m new here. Love the casual usage of a real human brain.

  • @mr.ggwellplayed7354
    @mr.ggwellplayed7354 Рік тому +6

    I think what's not being talked about is very important too. Caffeine can cause a rise in cortisol levels which can be very problematic for men especially. It also can increase or cause anxiety. I'm pro caffeine I just think if you're going to talk about it, talk about all of it 👌.

  • @Will-S
    @Will-S Рік тому +3

    I practice jiu jitsu which is a very physically demanding skill to learn. Dosing a little caffeine before training makes a difference. There’s been a handful of times I’ve taken too much and it has the exact opposite effect making me feel slow and like I can’t get enough oxygen.

    • @specialone6731
      @specialone6731 Рік тому

      Weve all had those days where we forgot to breath correctly😂 that sht sucks

  • @snowffle3603
    @snowffle3603 9 місяців тому

    First time in a long time I actually watched complete 15 min video. Great job! I‘lol quit these shorts to improve my attention lol.

  • @scottsweet13
    @scottsweet13 Рік тому +2

    Excellent info. I’d love a similar primer on creatine.

  • @kuriosites
    @kuriosites Рік тому +10

    Like you, I'm wary of dependence because I've felt the withdrawal side effects. Also, I don't know if it's my imagination but I felt like I acquired a tolerance so that I wasn't getting the same boost that I previously had.

    • @BigHalfSteps
      @BigHalfSteps Рік тому +5

      Tolerance is a real thing and applies to a lot of things in life. You'd have to stop or go lower with your caffeine mg per day for a longer period in order to lower the tolerance.

    • @kantina4765
      @kantina4765 Рік тому +1

      I think the word withdrawal sounds much scarier than it is due to its associations with hard drugs. I've been a regular coffee drinker (4 to 8 cups a day) for years now and I recently decided to quit and I didn't get so much as a headache.

    • @rea280
      @rea280 Рік тому +2

      @@kantina4765try 800-1.2mg a day for a few months and tell me how you feel without…

    • @kuriosites
      @kuriosites Рік тому +2

      @@kantina4765 I'm sure different people respond differently. I think I'm pretty sensitive.
      I think withdrawal is the correct term as it describes the body's reaction to discontinuing some chemical substance.

    • @kantina4765
      @kantina4765 Рік тому +1

      @@kuriosites it’s absolutely the correct term, it just sounds worse than it is in actuality.

  • @jordanslingluff287
    @jordanslingluff287 Рік тому +9

    The handful of studies I've read say that people who consume caffeine on a regular basis dont see any of these benefits. The gains are for people who consume caffeine on a very limited basis. Of course they didn't increase dosage levels to account for tolerance. So I'm sure it's still there.

  • @HealthHacksDaily01
    @HealthHacksDaily01 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for sharing this informative video on how caffeine affects exercise and athletic performance. The detailed explanation provided valuable insights into the mechanisms through which caffeine can enhance physical performance. It's truly appreciated!

  • @saiya1997
    @saiya1997 Рік тому +1

    So cool to hear how it work’s unfortunately I’m an addict and seem to depend on caffeine. And this just straight up made me want to continue for my martial arts…

  • @PurplProto
    @PurplProto Рік тому +2

    "You need a very specific shape key to fit in a very specific shape lock"
    LockPickingLawyer would like to have a word 😁

  • @user33housecats
    @user33housecats 5 місяців тому +2

    drinking Teeccino herbal coffee as I watch this

  • @poojakashyap6608
    @poojakashyap6608 10 місяців тому

    I'm not really fond of caffeine but ingesting prior competitive sports makes sense.....I was on a lookout for such kinda fact based content, glad I landed your on page......thanks for the upload.

  • @CHAITANYAJAGTAP
    @CHAITANYAJAGTAP Рік тому

    I have only 100 mg 30 minutes before workout and that makes the workout very powerful. For a long day another 100 mg at noon gets me through. Just half of WHO recommended limit of 400 mg. I don't take it on holidays and vacations where I don't need it which helps with tolerance buildup if any. Do not face any withdrawal symptoms when I am off it.
    Please create a video on HRV and ways to improve it.

  • @calvinrobinson1649
    @calvinrobinson1649 Рік тому +9

    Question: My understanding was that caffeine affects the constriction of blood vessels and thus increases blood pressure and also stimulates the heart to increase heart rate, which also increases blood pressure. The affect is to simulate the flight/fight response. This could also affect focus and athletic performance. Am I correct?

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 Рік тому +3

      Yes, all of that is correct. There are no benefits to stimulants.

    • @emese-tundetorok1135
      @emese-tundetorok1135 Рік тому

      Some other studies show that there is no such effect but are some people that are caffeine sensitive and they should pay attention to caffeine intake.

  • @johnbobier1870
    @johnbobier1870 Рік тому +4

    When you did your segment on how caffeine affects the nervous system, you mentioned that it blocks the binding of adenosine, therefore preventing your body from becoming more tired. However, if a person is already quite tired (a lot of adenosine is binding), will caffeine even give that person any energy? To my understanding, the answer would be no because caffeine does not inherently provide any energy, rather it's preventative in making someone more tired.

  • @delgaldo2
    @delgaldo2 Рік тому

    excellent informative video, as usual!

  • @ehsansyed781
    @ehsansyed781 Рік тому

    Really amazing channel i found randomly 👍

  • @1lmp1
    @1lmp1 Рік тому +6

    I am originally from the country that for multiple decades is using highest amount of coffee per capita.
    I started going to elementary school at age 7 with 2 large cups of coffee.
    I can give up anything but not my coffee. It is not only improving performance, it works also as a mood elevator.

    • @jacobmartinez5263
      @jacobmartinez5263 Рік тому +1

      Any drug is a mood elevator

    • @1lmp1
      @1lmp1 Рік тому

      @jacobmartinez5263 Coffee is not a "drug" more than sugar. A higher number of humans get a "high" from sugar. You can consider anything to be a drug that sustains the human body. Study human biology. Sunshine is a "drug" (vit. D) that the human body needs, don't get it, the body gets sick, malfunctions.
      All the drugs are NOT mood elevators. Multiple illicit drugs are downers, the exact opposite.

    • @ivanh9567
      @ivanh9567 3 місяці тому +1

      What about your blood pressure?)

    • @1lmp1
      @1lmp1 3 місяці тому

      @@jacobmartinez5263 coffee is not a "drug". Sugar is also a drug if we are splitting hairs about effects.

    • @1lmp1
      @1lmp1 3 місяці тому

      @@ivanh9567 I have had elevated blood pressure for a very long time. That is related to my nationality genetics.
      I am a retired critical care RN. Decades ago we were told NOT allow cardiac patients to have coffee in hospital. That was reversed already around 30 years ago depending on the facility. When patient are in cardiac monitor 24/7, we can see that the heart rate and blood pressure go UP due to caffeine withdrawal. The patient get restless, get withdrawal headache, can have cardiac extopies. Give them a cup of coffee and you see relaxation. One or two cups of coffee are not bad even for cardiac patients. The amount of coffee cups changes that. It is similar to sugar. People who eat a lot of simple carbohydrates become restless when their glucose level goes down. That is related to high insulin level, the body spews out insulin since it is used to it having high demand due to high sugar level in blood. That causes the irritability, hunger, restlessness. That is when people reach to candy bars, cookies, donuts. Hence sugar is truly not good in constantly high amounts.
      I do not belong to people who practice keto, or any drastic diets. I believe in anything in moderation.
      As humans we used to be hunter gatherers. We ate about anything we could find or catch. The development over tens of thousands of years made our bodies function as they function. Our brain works on glucose, about 75%, only about 25% can be ketones. Our liver converts ketones to glucose, hence the brain gets the required glucose in ketogenic diets. Hence that diet works in losing weight. The bad in that diet is the drastic limitation of carbohydrates. We get large amount of the required vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables that are the primary source of them. Keto diets must take their vitamins and minerals etc from supplements.
      Every person should check with their doctor before starting any drastic diets. The same is important for any cardiac patient to check with their cardiologist about diet and caffeine consumption.
      Personally due to my health education I have checked my blood pressure daily 2-4 times daily. I titrate my medications based on the b/p results. Over all those years I have not seen caffeine increase my blood pressure. It is not only a question does caffeine increase blood pressure. Even if it could do that, the neurotransmitters and hormones play a big role in our blood pressure and general body function. The feeling of uplifted mood and well-being can lower blood pressure. The increased energy makes me do more physical activity that improves cardiac health, along with that also improves mood.
      I have found a balance in my body that works for me personally. I have been able to lower the amount of blood pressure medication I take daily almost down to half. I monitor my pressure the way diabetics monitor their glucose level and take insulin on a sliding scale.
      But we are all individuals, we must check with our own physician what is best for our individual body, conditions we might have.
      I believe moderation is the best for most of us.

  • @MeMe-tw4oj
    @MeMe-tw4oj Рік тому +48

    I use coffee as my pre workout and it’s very addicting! If you’re use to working out 2-3 times a day, you’ll start feeling like you need it every time. I love the feeling it gives me, but I wish I wouldn’t have become so dependent on it.

    • @cineturon
      @cineturon Рік тому +10

      2-3 times a day?? I feel productive if I manage to work out 3 times a week :)))))

    • @FatCat919
      @FatCat919 Рік тому +1

      @@cineturon google HIT with mike mentzer, follows almost exactly what your doing lol

    • @Bianchiboy
      @Bianchiboy 9 місяців тому +1

      Masturbating isn't working out though

  • @jude4896
    @jude4896 7 місяців тому

    Thank you. I have MS and your information is very reaffirming my own discovery and use of caffeine gum and Adderall on my morning dog walk. Caffeine gum before the prescription amphetamine is absorbed to help with my limited mobility on balance duration and neuromuscular fatigue.
    Thank you

  • @frankcurtis9634
    @frankcurtis9634 Рік тому +1

    I've tuned my coffee routine over the years. I worked at coffee shops and restaurants most of my life so I'd usually compulsively have 5 or 6 cups. I got more mindful about it and have 1 or 2 quality cups of black coffee, and potentially a small Sugar Free Red Bull if a kettlebell session is planned.
    It's one of the only workout supplements I need, and sometimes creatine(probably need to use more creatine, note to self)

  • @randygreen007
    @randygreen007 Рік тому +24

    When I started my surgical career in the USAF I realized that the specialties that I wanted to pursue would prohibit the use of caffeine. These specialties such as neurology and ophthalmology require the use of a microscope which means you need to have a steady hand. Since caffeine will produce minute tremors these slight movements underneath a microscope look like earthquakes. Instead I learned to use food as my go to for waking up and energy throughout the day. But how does this apply to exercise you might be wondering? I’ve been a weightlifter/bodybuilder for almost 40 years now and I’ve been through just about all the supplements one can take for natural energy production but caffeine was what I called “empty energy”. Years ago while training in Miami I started taking Cuban coffee shots just before my wo because caffeine was becoming the go to for energy for long workout sessions. But what I discovered was that if I used coffee for energy by the end of the workout I was crashing much harder than if I had just used my usual foods for energy. That’s what I mean by empty energy. To me there’s just more sustained energy from food.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 Рік тому +8

      Amen to all of this! Seeing people rave about how caffeine allows them to push their body baffles me. Fuel your body, support it, listen to it, don't drug it and whip it, lol.

    • @randygreen007
      @randygreen007 Рік тому +3

      @@madeleinegrayson8372 Exactly and it’s like eating empty calories. Treat your body right and it will reward you faster.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 Рік тому +3

      @@randygreen007 I wholeheartedly agree. Many treat their bodies worse than abusive owners treat their pets.

    • @randygreen007
      @randygreen007 Рік тому +1

      @@madeleinegrayson8372 Maybe they’ll learn that they only have one before they’re rolled into surgery for repairs.

    • @madeleinegrayson8372
      @madeleinegrayson8372 Рік тому +2

      @@randygreen007 sadly, that's highly unlikely. And that's what keeps surgeons busy.

  • @stluciestrength
    @stluciestrength Рік тому +25

    Pretty good but I was wondering how caffeine affects cortisol levels which can actually lead to problems like excess body fat. Any data? Thanks

    • @nadating
      @nadating 6 місяців тому

      Yes. Caffeine makes my face puffy and fat

    • @thegr8lady
      @thegr8lady 4 місяці тому

      @@nadatingI had never heard of that before... personally, caffeine (black coffee) makes my face snatched. 🤩 I assume because it's a diuretic which affects fluid retention.

    • @nadating
      @nadating 4 місяці тому

      @@thegr8lady I regret what I said. I need the fat on my face back lol

  • @jeroenRE
    @jeroenRE 6 місяців тому

    Cool, I can learn how muscle and brain cells work from this video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @andrewgentner6169
    @andrewgentner6169 Рік тому

    Well thought out video. Nice job.

  • @mxhss
    @mxhss Рік тому +3

    How would this work with people who have ADHD? Does it have any effect, since stimulants is what “calm” down our ADHD? Or would coffee still have that stimulating effect? Maybe it’s something I should try myself

  • @TheDudecof
    @TheDudecof Місяць тому +8

    Sooo add a double shot of espresso to my Tren? Or shoot the Tren into my latte?
    I’m kidding of course, I don’t take caffeine

    • @kingjess8952
      @kingjess8952 Місяць тому +1

      Lmao I spit my coffe out reading comment 😂

  • @samlange6937
    @samlange6937 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video, I went in figuring I'd probably already know every thing you discussed and I was wrong.

  • @sissonsk
    @sissonsk Рік тому +9

    The caffeine delivery system is important, at least to me. I was popping cheap 200mg pills (1 to 2 per day) that I got from the local store. My lower back would start aching after 4 months of popping these pills. I switched to coffee two years ago and am getting the same caffeine (200 - 300mg) with no lower back issues.

    • @tiffanyapril5458
      @tiffanyapril5458 Рік тому +1

      Veryy interesting wonder what ingredients caused it

  • @levitastic
    @levitastic Рік тому +4

    Cafeïne seems to drain my energy, i usually get tired more easily when having had some

  • @Craigevofit
    @Craigevofit 8 місяців тому

    Another amazing video. Thank you.

  • @stevenbarker2600
    @stevenbarker2600 4 місяці тому

    Wonderful explanation and great presentation.

  • @alphabeta8403
    @alphabeta8403 Рік тому +31

    1:55 100-200mg of caffeine intake for many is magic, definitely a PED, ~30 mins prior to hitting the gym first thing in the morning.
    5:00 Caffeine blocks adenosine, suppresses pain.
    8:30 Increase in contraction velocity.
    9:30 2-3mg of caffeine per kg of bodyweight.
    11:15 Timing
    12:00 Withdrawal symptoms

  • @SinlowMusic
    @SinlowMusic Рік тому +26

    Caffeine basically fuels the US military. I'm a reservist in the Marines. Most of us take around 125mg-300mg of caffeine before our fitness tests. The PT tests are pretty high-intensity and it really does help. However, I have seen fellow Marines take over 300mg+ and actually do much worse on their PT tests.

    • @Give_Me_Rent
      @Give_Me_Rent Рік тому +6

      I can confirm that. I was active duty in the Marines for 5 years and a bang energy plus 800mg advil was the go to pre pft/cft ritual lol. Definitely not healthy but damn does caffeine and painkillers make a difference

    • @jimmypadilla3441
      @jimmypadilla3441 Рік тому

      ​@@Give_Me_Rentwhy painkillers?

    • @Give_Me_Rent
      @Give_Me_Rent Рік тому +4

      @@jimmypadilla3441 Because the Corps destroys your body

    • @Astrothunder_
      @Astrothunder_ 10 місяців тому

      My dads a navy vet did 10yrs before an injury, probably was gonna stay his entire life. The guy downs atleast two monster or bang energy drinks a day. Never knew why, he doesnt do much in a day but maybe his body got so used to it that he just needs it to even function like a human. Funny I didnt go the military route but im kinda in the same boat, I go to the gym 6 days a week so nearly every day I have a 230mg caffeine pre workout. I think my bodies pretty much hooked on it.

  • @sigaret69
    @sigaret69 10 місяців тому

    Thankyou !!! Amazing and very informative video