The Shocking Effects of Going Caffeine-free for a Month
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Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering drug on the planet. Find out what would happen if you stopped consuming caffeine for 30 days.
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0:00 Introduction: Is caffeine bad for you?
0:55 Caffeine benefits
1:27 Caffeine explained
1:38 What caffeine does in the body
2:50 Symptoms associated with caffeine consumption
5:48 How to quit caffeine
6:49 What would happen if you stopped consuming caffeine
7:32 How to avoid caffeine withdrawal symptoms
8:42 Learn more about how to sleep better and wake up refreshed!
Let’s talk about what would happen if you cut out caffeine for 30 days.
Over 85% of adults in the US consume caffeine, and children also consume a tremendous amount of caffeine.
Some studies show that caffeine consumption can increase conceptual memory, reasoning, reaction speed, and spatial memory. It can also affect your mood.
However, many people experience symptoms associated with consuming caffeine, including:
• Anxiety
• High blood pressure
• High pulse rate
• Arrhythmias
• Loss of fluid
• Digestive problems
Caffeine also increases adrenaline and stimulates the adrenals, which can lead to all kinds of health concerns.
There can be high levels of two different types of mold found in overly processed coffees and decaf coffees. These types of mold can lead to allergies and irritation in the liver.
Coffee can also deplete vitamin B1. If you’re going to drink coffee, it’s important to consume high-quality organic coffee and keep it at one cup a day.
Potential benefits of not consuming caffeine for 30 days:
1. Less anxiety and a higher sense of calm
2. Better sleep and more energy throughout the day
3. Lowered blood pressure and pulse rate
4. No more arrhythmias
5. Healthier teeth
6. Healthier liver function
7. Healthier adrenal function
The best ways to come off caffeine:
• Switch from coffee to tea
• Try herbal coffee substitutes
• Take vitamin B1 and vitamin B12
• Take adaptogens like ashwagandha and lemon balm tea
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Thanks for watching! Try giving up caffeine for 30 days, and tell me how you feel in the comments. I’ll see you in the next video.
I’m very proud of myself for going 3 hours caffeine free.
And that was 11 days ago when I typed this, that's at least 261 hours! Way to go!
haha that was funny
Thats insane
Lol
🤣🤣great job
Been off caffeine for over 2 years now (and seriously abused it before then in the form of energy drinks). Went through crappy withdrawal for about 2 weeks (and I mean, it sucked - sick, dizzy, etc.), then my body recovered. Took 6 months before I was 'over' the cultural aspect of it (missed drinking it and missed the 'buzz'). Now, I could care less about it. Energy is smooth and even all day, even on long road trips (don't get tired/sleepy). Go to bed and fall asleep quickly, wake up, ready to go. I exclusively drink water - that's it. No sugar, no caffeine - all day, every day. You CAN do it, but be prepared to suffer for a bit before adjusting.
What's great is that once you're a while in the clear from caffeine and have a proper sleep schedule locked in, you can use some caffeine in non-routine situations when you know you will really need a boost. A long road trip for example. It's not like alcohol where it's objectively terrible every time you consume it in any amount, so once you break the routine addiction, you can actually use it as an occasional tool
Well done that's awesome
Couldn’t care less*
@r8m8s8 thanks, big peeve of mine
Same. It’s weird how it’s used incorrectly much more than correctly.
Quitting caffeine and alcohol were two of the best things I've ever done for my mental and physical health.
What was the benefits for you in quitting caffeine.
@@Devlins10 Lower blood pressure, lower anxiety, lower stress, no more withdrawals every morning, full energy in the mornings, and no more energy crashes in the afternoon.
Yes I need to drop the caffeine what did you replace for it
@@Pheneria-dv6zw Just water. If I want a hot drink, I'll just make a chamomile or mint tea.
@@Shane7492 Thank you
I quit caffeine a few months ago and ive never felt more relaxed in my life.
The same here it's been almost 7 months and it feels good
4 months caffeine free in and feeling great. Had consumed 4-5 cups a day for 40 years. Still trying to get back to "normal" energy levels, but so nice to get the monkey off my back. 😊
121 days -100% off caffeine here. It's been quite an awakening. Sleeping better than I ever have in my adult life. When I lay down at night I'm out like a switch. When I get up in the morning, I'm rested, sharp, clear, calm, focused, and really awake... Which has been a stunning revelation. My dream cycle became richer and more regular. I've noticed a dramatic increase in mood balance and stability. All anxiety vaporized. Digestion improved. Yes, teeth have whitened, too. Withdrawal was arduous, lasting about 20-30 days. By 60 days, with pristine clarity, I realized that the mass of people are junkies, unaware they are genuine drug addicts that just happen to be using a physiologically non-essential, legal, schedule one, psychotropic drug, because the use of it is so ubiquitous and normalized. Quitting for 30 days is ONLY the beginning, as things start to actually, finally, improve around day 30. Quitting for 30 days is merely dipping a toe in the pool. My experiential wisdom: Get strong, go long.
2 months in and I am still going through withdrawals. Caffeine should be banned.
I stopped years ago and agree with everything you said. I do however drink the same amount of decaf coffee now instead so I still get the taste, etc..
@kineticthemagnificent9123 You got something else going on. Ive quit coffee many times, and it doesnt give me withdrawals for more than 3 days. Idk your age, health, and quality of life though. Maybe it's different if youre much older (im 29) and have never quit and if your sedentary (Im not)
I hope I can quit and realize this one day. My use is probably extreme. I started with energy drinks and pre workouts as long as they have been around without ever having a real break. I know it is killing my sleep, but the cycle is so hard to break when you have a job you have to be "up" for every day. I know the detox is going to be miserable so I keep avoiding if, but I can't go on with this cycle of uppers and downers to get through life. I feel it is slowly killing me.
@@METAL__MECHANICfade it out slowly. Like with benzos. You might switch to other substances too, like synephrine, gingko or other nootropics
Stopped drinking coffee ☕️ and my gut health improved 100× ...
Great. Thanks for sharing your experience. Keep up the good work!
@@DrbergHello Doctor Berg, I watched this video on certain effects of caffeine on the body... And at the same time I also saw one of your videos dismaying the beneficial effects of coffee, particularly after the age of 45. Myself a coffee lover who only drinks 2 cups maximum of pure ground coffee... When do you think doctor...
I did caffeine free for 3 months so far and I realized that all stomach issues, swing mood, low energy came from it!
Same here then i got an injuri and fell back on my way to take the step again.
i only do caffeine once every 4 waking hours . im so proud of my accomplishment. next week i give up breathing air .
Same here i am over 2 months free
Thanks for sharing your opinion.
I went 68 days without caffeine And sugar just to see what would happen This was 3 years ago Omg amazing! Anything and everything of the body cleared up and I was like a newborn. It was hard the first two weeks I encourage anyone to get thru the withdrawals because it's so worth it! I now only will eat a natural sugar of fruit Very little Still no caffeine If I need energy I get it from an avocado or a teaspoon of olive oil. Or many other things My body's fuel is of fat not sugar Go for it everyone One day at a time ok One little step at a time Is suggest take a weeks vacation and give into the downside of feeling bad as your body resets itself I did this because I knew it would be hard to reverse Best decision in life so far for me 🧡
@@biblebill6206no
Wow
What you did is impressive. I currently quit coffee, but I crave a lot for sweet. I cannot seem to quit completelly sugar. How have you managed to quit sugar?
@@rinaneziri9888 it was hard to quit bad sugar because it's addicting BUT I disciplined my mind to say NO and I stuck to the discipline because my reward is much higher. Sugar makes the mind happy for a minute and then the body along with the brain crashes It's just not worth it I'm happier with discipline being my best friend
@@Worldpeace353 this is such a great advice. Maybe I am just not ready yet to quit it completelly, although I have reduced the amount I used to consume drastically. I used to apsolutelly loved coffee, a lot, and just like you did with sugar, said goodbye to it. I really hope this kind of determination will come on me for sugars as well!! i am very happy for you!
I stopped caffeine over a year ago and it completely rid me of my anxiety issues!
How long did it take for the anxiety to disappear ?
This is exactly what Im hoping for. I drink a lot of coffee and I feel anxiety a lot. Right now im mainly decaf aside from a couple cups of reg in the morning.. ill ween off the decaf eventually and be caffeine free and hopefully I will feel more normal.
@@thepowerofsteeam3518 I started noticing a difference after a week or so. Then after a couple months I just didn’t have anxiety issues anymore. It also helps to give yourself some unwinding relax time.
@@user-io8bm6gz5z weening yourself off should help. I did cold turkey. I got tired of my issues and said screw this.
The only problem is that you get low energy/depression for like a month after quitting.
I was able to quit carbs, alcohol and even porn but dropping coffee ain’t gonna happen. But I did cut back some so I could calm down the heart palpitations which the cardiologist said wasn’t an issue. It did work, palpitations are pretty much gone now. Thanks Doc!
"I'm not going to stop consuming this drug because I'm addicted even though it's literally damaging my heart in ways that I can perceive." Drug addicts are hilarious.
@@Nov1706 stopping porn was the best thing ever because my magnesium was running dangerously low. ☕️
@@saltrock9642 You have enough will power to stop cranking your pecker but not to stop drinking dirt water for the adrenaline kicks. lmao
I have severe pvc and heart palps. Vit c is what I take if I have to much caffeine . It helps. Also magnesium will help I'm not giving up my caffeine.. I just cut back
just switch to decaff - the taste is fine, no caffeine pit-a-pat
It’s incredible how much better I feel without caffeine now. It’s been a full 7 minutes & my life has changed for the better forever
Me to, I was really jacked by caffien coffee. I now will only have tea twice a week on my workout days that has a low amount of caffeine.
put one yome star shaped blue glasses and wear them while sleeping!
I had severe panic attacks 10-12 times per day and couldn’t fall asleep for the life of me. I was also drinking coffee throughout the entire work day. Gradually stopped coffee altogether and I’ve never slept better in my life and I’ve had zero panic attacks since coming off of coffee/caffeine.
How long did it take before the panic attacks stopped ?
@@thepowerofsteeam3518 1-2 weeks. I will say that when I stopped, I also made sure to get good sleep and to walk at least 3 miles at a time (or more) per day.
I stopped drinking coffee about a month ago (but I still drink black tea, been drinking it since childhood) -- didn't notice any improvement in my sleep. Yes, anxiety did significantly diminish, which made it worth it for me. Had cravings but now they are just about completely gone. Don't think I'd quit tea though.
Anton - Even the black tea has plenty of caffeine in it to interrupt sleep. But don’t stop drinking it if you enjoy it. Maybe just try cutting it out earlier in the day so that the caffeine can be metabolized out of your system prior to bedtime. 🤷♂️
@@Kezmo actually caffeine has quarter life of 12 hours, it means that 12 hours after consumption, at least a quarter of the dose taken will remain in the body
I did it 20 years ago. No coffee ,no coca cola , no soft drinks , no black tea. I drink herbal and fruit tea. I sleep better, no shaking, I look and feel healthy.
I am a regular gym goer so I consume about 300mg of caffeine before I work out. Today If I decide to stop consuming caffeine, in about 3 days I will feel all of the negative side effects, such as headaches and etc. But during Ramadan when I was fasting for more than 16 hours a day, I decided not to consume any caffeine all month during my 8-hour feeding window. Shockingly I didn't get a single headache or any bad side effects. The correlation between fasting whilst quitting caffeine is very interesting.
That is _shocking._ Is there _anything_ fasting can't do??? Thanks so much for sharing your amazing experience!
Also thinking that complete fasting (abstinence) includes everything's fully helps you give up that dependency
This might be due to the overall decrease of toxins because you are fasting. so you don't get any headaches because you don't have so many toxins in your system
I had reduced my intake to a bit under that daily but am a long-term caffeine addict. I had the same results with doing a 3 day fast. Very little to no caffeine headaches/cravings.
That's interesting. It's the opposite for me. On Yom Kippur I get MASSIVE headaches every year. But when I quit coffee in September 2022, it did not coincide with fasting, and was shocked that I didn't get any headaches. (I didn't fast last year for medical reasons.). I guess all of these years, the fasting on Yom Kippur is from a combination of dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, and hunger--and not JUST caffeine withdrawal. (It's a 25 to 26 hour fast.) I so admire anyone who can fast for a month.
I watched another video of yours saying how B1 deficiency can contribute to depression and anxiety. And seeing on here that coffee can deplete our body of B1 was pretty mind blowing/eye opening. Thank you for your great videos, so helpful!
I had anxiety issues over a year ago and the Doc recommended I stayed off coffee for a few weeks. After going through withdrawals, I decided to just stay off caffeine in general and I can honestly say, it's been great! It's also tougher to avoid caffeine than I thought because it's in EVERYTHING.
I’m proud to say I had my last cup of coffee on May 9 and hasn’t had any since. All thanks to this KZhead channel
Dr. Eric Berg is the only doctor i take seriously, the last time i went to the hospital, i realised so many doctors who don't know what they are doing, imagine taking treatment from an obese doctor, a doctor with visceral fat, or a doctor with puffy eyes, Thank you for all you do Sir!
I told my dr about Dr Berg, and he asked me for the name of the channel, so he could watch him too!
@@liliancbrandt God bless the day KZhead brought his video to my feed!
💯🎯🎈💪
Totally agree; why listen to sick people how to get healthy :)
Yeah, except he's not a doctor.
I'm 3 months in on no caffeine, no sugar. And I feel grand. 69 years old, I recommend it.
I went off caffeine for 2 months years ago after a severe "panic attack". I thought it came from too much coffee. As a cyclist I have to say I really felt amazing, really did not have coffee cravings (perhaps I was too scared to use it), and the most important thing, my performance boosted. But then slowly I went back on coffee and I am struggling to quit it. I am really trying to use it "right" way, not to abuse it.
I had 10 days of headaches, neck pain, and depression when I quit. Now I feel great and I'm never going back to coffee! Best part was how much it helped my gut issues.
I started carnivore diet 7 weeks ago and drinking coffee was causing very watery stools. I decided to stop drinking coffee to prevent this issue. It worked, and I didn't struggle with side effects. I drink hot water with lemon in the morning and am doing great.
Coffee is poison. There’s a reason it’s diuretic(the body tries to get it out of your system)
I started carnivore too! I had to ween off the coffee. I went to half a cup from a cup then to tea. 2 days ago I stopped tea. I had to keep reminding myself that these drinks come from plants and plants are a no no in Carnivore and the knowledge Sally Norton shared about plants/veggies. It was hard to stop because I was tired but now I'm slowly getting normal energy again. I plan on making bone broth as my cup of warmth every morning.
I'm glad you wrote this. I'm having the same issue---I'm following a ketovore, more nearly pescatarian-keto, way of eating, but the toileting issue has been problematic. I do think it's likely the coffee I have once a day, so now I'll do the hot water/lemon juice instead.
i had to do this as well when i made it too 100 percent carnivore but found that it was easier to give up once i made it there vs any other time in my life.
Just a word of warning! Hot water with lemon can damage the enamel on your teeth as it is erosive.
I used to take 6 scoops of a 1 scoop recommendation pre-workout drink. Over years, I developed such a tolerance that I needed 6 scoops to achieve the bare minimum effect. One day, I decided to stop. I went through heavy withdrawals and depression for about 6 months. After getting over it, I've found that energy levels are balanced all day, and I have zero need for caffeine. In fact, people are often shocked to see how well I perform without it. They often don't believe it to be possible (that someone could exist without caffeine in their diet).
6 months is a long time to be in withdrawal... most online sources state 2-9 days. I'm on day 10 without caffeine and starting to feel better - still a bit flat tho.
Stopped drinking caffeine/coffee for 2 months now... best thing I’ve ever done. 👌 Was 10x worst than quitting weed & cigarettes .... I wake up early now, feeling fresh. And fall asleep real easy at night... heart rate is consistent all day and night. So stoked with life 🙌🙌🙌🙌...
Did you go cold turkey? I'm in the process of cutting it out slowly at the moment but just seem to be craving it consistantly because I can't have as much as I really want. I'm wondering whether cold turkey would be less painful in the long run?
My heart rate was at an athletic pulse because I workout even with coffee. I drink my coffee all black and have one a day (two at the most). It's an antidepressant. Boosts my mood. I drink it four hours after waking up.
Dr. Berg is the reason for our whole family's good health. Thank you Sir.
Very glad to be of help.
Watching this as I'm drinking coffee 😮😊
😂👍☕️
Me too lol
Yep 😅
Me too.. 😶
Same here! 😂
I needed this video right now. My quit date: 25th of this month when I go on a holiday. Locked in.
I am software engineer. I quit coffee because I noticed that I feel too tired in the afternoon. When I quit previously I could spend 2 hours a day on self improvement, reading and then do my job well. When I started consuming caffeine, I stopped self improvement and couldn’t do anything except my job in the first half of a day.
Sharing Dr Berg notes on this great episode! Let’s talk about what would happen if you cut out caffeine for 30 days. Over 85% of adults in the US consume caffeine, and children also consume a tremendous amount of caffeine. Some studies show that caffeine consumption can increase conceptual memory, reasoning, reaction speed, and spatial memory. It can also affect your mood. However, many people experience symptoms associated with consuming caffeine, including: • Anxiety • High blood pressure • High pulse rate • Arrhythmias • Loss of fluid • Digestive problems Caffeine also increases adrenaline and stimulates the adrenals, which can lead to all kinds of health concerns. There can be high levels of two different types of mold found in overly processed coffees and decaf coffees. These types of mold can lead to allergies and irritation in the liver. Coffee can also deplete vitamin B1. If you’re going to drink coffee, it’s important to consume high-quality organic coffee and keep it at one cup a day. Potential benefits of not consuming caffeine for 30 days: 1. Less anxiety and a higher sense of calm 2. Better sleep and more energy throughout the day 3. Lowered blood pressure and pulse rate 4. No more arrhythmias 5. Healthier teeth 6. Healthier liver function 7. Healthier adrenal function The best ways to come off caffeine: • Switch from coffee to tea • Try herbal coffee substitutes • Take vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 • Take adaptogens like ashwagandha and lemon balm tea Thank you Dr Berg!! 😺👍
Good to see you again Fidel🎉
thank u
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You're simply copy pasting.
@@BurgundyRose1980 youre absolutely meowfully right! thats why i said im *"sharing dr berg notes"*
I went caffeine free 25 years ago. Had terrible withdrawal headache for a week. Outside that, I am glad I did it
Awesome. Keep up the good work!
نركت القهوة لمدة، 25سنة، كان امرا رهيب انساب الصداه في اسبوع، خارج ذلك انه امر مذهل
@@Drberg Dr. Eric, God's messenger, Ellen White, wrote over 120 years ago that many people are in mental hospitals because of coffee and tea. Caffeine shatters the nerves.
@@earlysda tea is bad news. It gives me bad bad bad headaches.
@@lilianasaba9846 lili, Glad you found the cause so you can avoid it, and stay healthy in the future!
I went 2 months caffeine free because I had to and no miracle happened. I went back to coffee and my life is beautiful again
How's your sleep?
@@SamC_182 hahaj nothing. I always have trouble sleeping, I take xanax often for sleeping, melatonin etc. When I was off caffeine, nothing changed with my sleep. My brain still wondered
@@SamC_182 the same as with caffeine
I literally thought I was the only one like this ,maybe it's because we don't drink tremendous amounts of coffee.
@@Aneliiisame here
I’m two months Caffeine-free. Pros: no more anxiety, no more sudden shocks and panics, no more bad sleep, and no more mental confusion. Cons: unable to properly read and write, unable to perform a task with enthusiasm, and feeling sleepy most of the day.
Will you continue?
@mosesngatiah still the same actually. It’s been for months and still same pros and cons.
@@R.Devontae It's not the coffe you simply have COVID
One day without coffe and my brain starts to hurt
Addicted 😂
love my coffees ❤
It is just the way you think not your body
Takes two weeks to get hooked and two weeks to get off it. I love the taste but got away from daily.
I think cocaine/weed addicts feel the same when detoxification
Dr. Berg Thank you for your honesty regarding your addiction to coffee. This video further proves why I appreciate your information because you do not portray yourself as someone who doesn’t struggle with food consumption.
Coffee is poison. There’s a reason it’s diuretic(the body tries to get it out of your system).
In April I had terrible symptoms of lightheadedness and dizziness, and worst of all panic attacks accompanied by hyperventilating breathing. Long story short I ended in the ER, heart test were good. I did a stress cortisol test at home and at my docs office as well. Sure enough my cortisol was shot and low. Adrenal fatigue is real! I used to drink 4 Expresso shot lattes and more for many years. I'm on the road to recovery and definitely NO MORE CAFFEINE!
You're the best doc....I loose 1kg a weak just by quitting sugar and bread and 8h/16h diet....I have to slow down my coffee bad habit.
Other subscribers will agree with me that it seems you are reading our minds, sometimes. I just started, TODAY, to quit coffee for a few weeks just to see what it does. Thank you for reading my mind and putting out a video targeted directly at me. You are amazing.
Me too! He was reading my mind 😂 I simply stopped buying coffee, to see how it affects me. I am so sleepy (my first day today), plus the heat doesn't help 🙄
@@Marty22408 You might not want to go cold turkey. The headache you'll have this afternoon will be a b*tch! I highly recommend the gradual approach he described in this video! (I learned the hard way!)
I didn't drink coffee yesterday, just outta happenstance. So I think I'm going to quit for a while. The caffeine I was digesting wasn't hitting me the way it used to. Maybe I should stop for good, but not sure why I should. Maybe there are things really bad that we don't know yet. It's hard to be convinced hy that.
One reason to quit is DEPENDENCE. I love, love, love my coffee-I buy very high-quality, organic, delicious beans and grind them right before brewing, and I use a very small amount of delicious plant-based creamer (my only added sugar to my keto diet). But what I struggle with is when I go on trips, I have to plan for my coffee first thing in the morning, make my vacation buddies wait while I consume it, have to either take my coffee and creamer with me or plan to purchase it wherever I go. Also, neither my coffee nor my creamer are cheap…so while I’ve substantially reduced my grocery bill with my keto diet and intermittent fasting, I still have to budget for (and remember to keep on my grocery list) those two items for fear of running out. That dependence does bother me. I have totally gone off coffee a few times over the years (when pregnant or just because I feel the desire to), and it is not easy, and it does come with increasing side effects the longer you’ve been drinking coffee. So if you’re not already addicted, my advice is to stop now.
Same! I was just mournfully considering it last night. Have decreased my amount already to one and a half cups, but the more I've learned from Dr. Berg, the more I've admitted to myself certain little habits that may be impacting my health even in small ways. Will likely finish off what supply I have and give matcha a try! 🍵
I got the notification while I was drinking coffee. I really need this. Thanks. Very good topic
I was caffeine free most of my life and only really started drinking coffee regularly (1-2 cups 4-5 days a week) the past few years since i had a 2nd child. The only difference I notice is it helps me during the afternoon lull of energy where i have to keep working for another 4-5 hours. No issues otherwise. On a side note your education about carbs/keto really turned that afternoon lull around and I noticed i no longer had drain of energy in the afternoon - likely due to higher carb load in the am
Same here. Hard for me to relate to how great being without it is. It seems to affect my life positively. I'm not convinced it's that beneficial to be off it but if I am, I'll quit.
At the end of my first week. Missed two days of work from a 2 day light sensitive headache. And 1 week into carnivore diet too. Don't give up!!!
dr berg, thanks to you and dr khalid jamil, my father is no longer diabetic. he had diabetes since 2013 and has been following you since 2021. Now finally he's reversed it, and is now in the pre diabetic stage. thanks for all the time and valuable information you put in your videos. we really appreciate it, you've changed my family's life and we'd forever be grateful to you.
I am a fan and follower of your great father.
Are you some kind of wizard? I've literally decided to stop drinking coffee for the next two weeks from today and this video comes out?! I'm a big specialty coffee lover, so this is a big step for me! I usually drink around 2 cups a day, but looking forward to see how I'll feel at the end of this challenge.
Great info thank you. I also have tried numerous times in past few months to stop. I just love the smell & whole experience of drinking coffee. It’s been a whole week now and hope to really give it up. Drinking roasted chicory root tea/coffee as a substitute it’s healthier too.
Be careful with ashwaganda people! it can cause anhedonia. It was helpful for me but I found myself becoming numb towards life events that should make me really excited or happy. Love the content Eric!
I am a coffee junkie but I quit drinking coffee cold turkey about 6 weeks ago. I thought it would help me sleep better but it hasn’t. I suppose the next thing I need to do is stay off my phone before going to bed every night. Thanks Dr. Berg!
Me too but I was gradually reducing my amount of cups per day. I went from 12 to about 6 split through the day. I won't have coffee past 2pm and 3 at the very latest. That gives it time to leave your system by bedtime (for me that's 8-9p). The key to falling to sleep for me is no video games, news, social media or mentally engaging shows a few hours before bed. Nobrainer content only. I keep a DVR in the bedroom of only things that help me sleep - it varies for different people.
At a certain point of no improvement you have to go to a sleep doctor or sleep study specialist. Sleep is such a difficult thing to self-analyze since you’re unconscience when it happens
turn off blue light on your devices
Try blue light glasses!
Yes, so many things impact our circadian rhythm, not just caffeine. BUT, rest assured (no pun intended), cutting caffeine is definitely a big piece to your sleep issue puzzle. Keep up the great work unraveling what troubles you until you achieve the result you're after. It's definitely a process!
Great video Dr. Berg. For us middle aged men who have sensitive bladders and suffer from nocturia, , cutting back on caffeine included drinks is a huge must or it will be a busy night back and forth to the washroom. Some teas have very high caffeine counts so you need to check the content before consuming. Also keep an eye on the chocolate intake.
The “washroom”? Where tf are you from?
@@simppolice123 that’s Canadians for you!
This is a very informative video thank you,i was a heavy tea drinker for years and had a little anxiety,i now just drink lemon and ginger tea in morning and drink loads of water all day and my anxiety is almost gone
Just did 25 days off. I love your videos on fasting, all the technical/physiological changes. I'm excited to see what this video says. Maybe I can quit for a month once every year or something but man I love coffee
Regular caffeine consumption can lead to dependence, where your body becomes accustomed to the effects of caffeine and requires it to function normally. Abruptly reducing or stopping caffeine intake can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
im at this point, i get nausea and inner eye headaches, it's sucks so bad.
And don't forget murdering people. ;)
Those are normal symptoms of just living a human life, not necessarily the coffee.
@@GamerGrade Take my coffee away and find out. ;)
Never quit cold turkey. Not the way to go.
Thank you for covering this. Caffeine has messed up my stomach and a number of other things. I can't handle just having it in moderation, so for me personally I'm better without it.
Very good. You can do it!
@@Drbergim a student and have recently started drinking coffee to be able to work longer. drinking around 2-3 cups a day right now. should i stop while i still can?
@@mhassansair yes or atleast cut back
@@mhassansair Switch to sparkling water.
Give your adrenals a rest - gradually reduce and then try going a week or two without the stuff and then stick to one cup a day, but I'd still say every once in a while go without it for for a few days or a week
Dr. Berg is the man!!! Thank you
One small cup of freshly brewed light coffee in the morning is more than enough for me. I sometimes substitute it with a cup of green tea with mint. I can also go the whole month of Ramadan without a single drop of coffee, causing only a bit of drowsiness the first three days or so, and only have the occasional green tea with mint after my meal.
Green tea contains lots of caffeine.
So many of my co-workers complain of anxiety and insomnia yet refuse to acknowledge the correlation to their all-day caffeine consumption. It’s truly a drug that comes with denial.
I suffer insomnia… just 1 cup of coffee before 10a and try not to have chocolate after 2-4 pm… still can’t sleep!
I know, no one believes 😂 we are all such addicts😅
@@liliancbrandtcoffee and choc go from system in 24h…. So even if you eat or drink before afternoon, having half bar and coffee its enought to make you up
@@liliancbrandtwe basically never without it in our system if we eat and drink everyday (i do eat choc everyday and I notice little rage after hour👀😂)
@@liliancbrandt its in your system for days after so no chocolate no coffee you be good and have some relaxing tea before sleep like lavender chamomile or lemon balm
I had to stop all caffeine consumption five years ago (long story) and honestly have felt amazing. No lows in fatigue no afternoon burn out any more, I have a much more consistent energy level now and feel more energetic in general.
I have had the same. Very level energy throughout the day since quitting caffeine.
Love your videos! Never stop, thank you so much. You're so intelligent and you make it easy for ANYONE to understand. God bless you doc. Xoxo
My blood pressure went from high to normal after a few days of stopping coffee. 20 years of high blood pressure all from coffee.
Thank you Dr Berg for doing this video so many people are addicted to coffee and alcohol that I know it’s truly apart of the problem of health issues in America.
I stopped using sugar and alcohol. Now I start with coffee😅and I love coffee
I unintentionally quit soda/coffee/energy drinks/alcohol a month ago and I think I'm going to just run with it. Haven't had much for cravings, I'm hoping to see more benefits down the road. I've had a slightly harder time maintaining a proper sleep schedule but that might be attributed to a life change that is less physically and mentally demanding.
Try homeopathy for your sleep issues. No side effects and not addictive.
I used to drink maybe 5 or 6 cups of coffee a day. Following advice from a 'health fanatic' friend I stopped instantly and spent 2 days of being ill, wanting to vomit, feeling like death. I went back on to it and slowly weaned off it, over a period of about 4weeks. Feel so much better since. I have it now as a treat perhaps once a day, but not every day.
Okay, that's good. Wishing you good health!
Watching this video while on my second cup of coffee. Watching Dr. Berg's videos and my love affair with coffee will not end.
For a person with ms like me quitting coffee was one of the best decisions. No regrets
Almost 19 years caffeine free. Best thing I ever did.
Thank you dr. Berg
I love your honesty. It is a staple but moderation may be advisable. Thankyou for these amazing video's!
Most welcome!
I'm more awake in the afternoons without caffeine and way less irritable or anxious. I'm also not overthinking as much. I usually get a steamer in the morning and that helps. The habit is hard to stop. I do miss the caffeinated workouts. This channel has improved my life so much. Thank you! 💛
About how much caffeine were you drinking? Was the anxiety/overthinking helpful in retrospect? The main complaint with caf is irratibiliity/anxiety, but is it needless worrying or is it simply being more engaged?
@EricV-lq3jq I was drinking about a medium-sized cold brew in the mornings. I am sensitive to caffeine, so looking back, I think the lack of quality sleep was the actual problem. The overthinking was like my brain was overstimulated to the point it would lead to overwhelm and limit productivity, so looking back it was wasted time.
I also like to take a steamer in the morning.
Thanks Dr, a friend of mine only drank coffee but then started to have vomit issues, I told him to try tee, which he did and is feeling much better even his blood pressure went down, and he told me that about 3 months later he's feeling better healthy and more power through out the day, I for myself never drink coffee but tea only when I feel like having a cup before noon, thanks for your always good advice.
That's amazing. Thanks for sharing this story. Wishing you both good health!
Nice graduation present -I've been off coffee for just over 2 months now. The first month I had 1-2 cups of decaf, just for taste craving, but now some decaf herbal tea. No soft drinks. I had quit and gone back a few times. Prior to this time, I had no withdrawals so figured 'I'm not addicted, so why not?' and went back. But then I noticed it didn't really wake me up, it amped me up, but I could still be kinda drowsy. Now there are more vids like this so I felt I had more support and went to quit for good, as a challenge. I previously didn't have difficulty going to sleep, as much as waking up way too early, and not able to return to sleep. I also urinated bright yellow ALL the time, now it's clear almost all the time. I realized this time that it was more just habit, especially if you like coffee. But like candy and cigarettes (assume) you eventually don't miss it. I'm still adjusting and fine tuning, but I appreciate the feedback. The 'tell' should be about all the sleep meds and remedies out there. America is clearly overdrugged on this stuff, feeding the pillow/mattress/remedy/drug markets. 'Just say no.'
Good video! One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was giving up coffee about 8 month’s ago. My sleep greatly improved, my mental focus improved, my vision improved because the caffeine is no longer blocking the little blood veins connected to the eyes. I recommend reading the book “caffeine blues”. It’s an eye opener.
Yes, vasoconstriction in my eyes for me too... Heavy eyes, hypersensitive light and tired 🥴
@@julien-shadows3821 Man, glad im not the only one with this. Its so uncomfortable!
It's taken me about half a week to give up coffee and I feel much better! I've been drinking green tea and hope to give that up too eventually. One thing that helped me out before hand was forcing myself to drink the coffee black. I was addicted to the milk and sugar too. I've given up all of those things except for butter and I feel so much better!
Green tea also has caffeine. 💡
@@roguewave1060literally 😂😂
Don’t give up on green tea, but you must find the high quality pure leaves. Green tea has antioxidants, if you drink the high quality pure leaves, there should be a perfect balance between caffeine and L theanine( which coffee doesn’t have). You should feel more energy, awake alert focus but calm at the same time. 😊
@@brandytran4583plant antioxidant consumption doesn't translate into anti-inflammation in the human body.
Very good! BUT don't ever give up butter!!!! Especially Irish or butter from grass fed dairy.
I can’t never drink coffee, but I love high quality pure tea leaves. Especially green tea, it gives me the perfect balance of caffeine and L theanine ( which coffee doesn’t have), I feel awake, alert, happy, but calm at the same time. Best feeling
I went caffeine free for 4 months. It literally fixed my sleep issues and the day time sleepiness. I am introducing it back into my life but only very low amounts.
Great vid. I quit it for 3 months last year. Felt better in pretty much all the ways you describe. However, I did miss it as a pre-workout, and appetite suppressant during fasting. I never got to the point where my workouts felt as good as previous, caffeinated ones (where often I'd take a caffeine pill 100mg, then drink a coffee, for). I ended up going back to it for those reasons, now I probably drink 3 a day, all before 1400. And pretty much all during fast. I would like to quit it again, but with work it's tough. I have to be switched on and fast in meeting for my job, and the quitting period's 'brain fog' is a killer.
I took 3x a day (low carb)protein shakes to speed up the process and combat withdral symptoms, also running daily.
I can't wake up without it ,good cofee is love of life
It was a struggle to stop drinking coffee/caffeine, but 100% worth it.
yuop now when i want to drink a cup of coffee i just think about my resting heart rate going up and that nights sleep quality will suffer so thats enought not to drink!!!
It seems like these recomendations never miss the mark they come right on time like you're living in my head
I have had to cut down my consumption alot at one stage I was drinking 4-5 cups a day of strong coffee at work, more than anything making a cuppa and going through the process I realized was more about taking a mental break from work and getting away from my desk, I have now replaced my cuppa making time with a 5 to 10 minute walk its amazing how much more alert I feel just walking and moving. I now try and limit myself to one cup of coffee and one cup of tea and I try not to drink them later than 2pm.
Good morning Dr Berg.Thank you so much for very informative and amazing topic
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
I quit caffeinated tea and coffee nearly 2 years ago. I did replace it with drinking cocoa (no sugar), so now i consume roughly 12mg caffeine per day . This has been a big health journey for me. Getting in touch with my genuine energy levels, having to rely on good diet and sleep (no 'short cut' burst of energy or dopamine). It's given me a better connection to the 'real me'.
Good job 👏
@@Christina-sf4py thanks! It's been very challenging but so worth it 👍
I'll have to look into cocoa containing caffeine, I usually drink it at night and sometimes before bed.
@@android584 from what I've seen, cocoa contains about 4mg caffeine per teaspoon. It has other health benefits e.g. high in magnesium, which helps you relax. When you calculate caffeine half life, if i had a latte at 8am, i would still have 20mg of caffeine in my system at 11pm. So at least 4mg is still better than that.
yea coca has caffeine in it , u may want to find other subsititue
Great Information , Thank you so much Dr. Berg
You're very welcome. Glad you found it helpful.
I quit caffeine for at least a few weeks now for sure. I can for certainly say it has improved my quality of life in terms of energy. I don’t feel sluggish and tired drawn out as before. I think if you’re struggling with getting through the day, you may want to try quitting caffeine for a month and see what happens. Great video! Also watching Wim Hof has been helpful for energy and mental health.
Been off it for 7 years. Had weekly migraines from age 7 til age 42. Read an article about caffeine sensitivity. I’ve had 2 migraines in 7 years. Would never go back on it for any reason. Much less anxiety, and stress. Just takes perseverance to stay off it. After a couple months it’s much easier
Wow, amazing. Thanks for the advice.
@@Drberg He is my brother and he is lying to you. He just writes garbage to feel important some times. Sorry for that but we are working with him on that! Problem is he kinda is a slow learner also...
I quit coffee ( fyi i was drinking one coffee a day) my social anxiety and panic attacks stopped 3 days later😮😮😮😮😮 I AM SHOCKED ABOUT THE RESULTS. No more palpitations no more jelly legs in the morning no more panic attacks in the restaurant.
Wonderful. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Dr Berg.. this is /was very good. I had no idea about the mold!!! I can honestly say yes coffee gives me anxiety, heart palpitations, jitters, I am always anxious, blood pressure is always high, my mind is always speeding with thoughts and overthinking, and difficulty sleeping. I have in the past tried to stop drinking coffee numerous times, but I end up relapsing. the most I can stay off of coffee is about 3 months after that I end up relapsing back on coffee😒I really want to stop this time permanently for good because it makes my skin break out really bad due to the sugar and the cream I add in the coffee. My skin is horrible. My teeth is stained.
This is perfect for me right now because I'm trying to reduce my consumption significantly. Last week, I would drink coffee every other day, so Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and will again tomorrow. But starting tomorrow for next week, I'm gonna have TWO days without coffee in between days with it. Until eventually the gap gets bigger and I will just not want it as much anymore. WE'll see how it goes.
At the age of 14 years my Coffee addiction started! And just now I understand the cascade of health issues that came with…
I’ve recently been told about not having coffee until one and a half hours after you wake up. apparently you start off on the adrenal system and move to a different system, however drinking coffee first thing eliminates the body’s ability to produce the right hormone later on. Would love this fact checked by Dr Berg. Thank you for your videos, so good!
Went off caffiene for 3 weeks and my blood pressure had dropped and I'm so relaxed
100% start your day with movement then a little of water then a couple hours of nothing. This is the way
I have been adjusting when I consume coffee, I don't drink it first thing in the morning. I force myself to drink 2 cups of water first thing in the morning most days. Baby steps...😊
@@babyreps365 That is impossible and for me, impractical - I'm trying to wake up when I get up and it's part of my morning ritual =D
@@babyreps365 Totally correct, that's the way to go
Thank you for informing and educating us for a better life.
Glad to help!
I've had 2 cups of coffee every morning for over 30 years. Recently I picked up some specialty coffee at the dollar store. And I thought I was really sick. Each day I noticed my brain was remembering less and I was tripping a lot. Did some digging and I think it was the pesticides...especially coming from a discount store. Coffee has the highest pesticide usage..except for Starbucks and organic. So I've been without coffee for about 2 weeks and I have not felt this good for years.
I couldn't drink coffee until I was in my 50s. It used to give me a headache. After gaving up sugar and nasty carbs my headaches went away and now I can drink it. I love the habbit of getting up in the morning and drinking a cup of black coffee. Its so relaxing. I have one cup 50/50 caffeine/decaf in the morning and a decaf in the afternoon after lunch, sometimes with stevia and cream. Its my relax time.
its really addiction that makes you think you are having relaxing time; you can also have some tea instead but whatever makes you think
Fyi...decaf beans are soaked in formaldehyde...check it out.
@@dzevadbayraktar322 You may be right but I drink it more for health benefits. With the 50/50 mix its like having 1/2 cup a day. I don't need it to wake me. Its just nice to get up and chill with a beverage that I could never enjoy before.
youre a drug addict, plain and simple, dotn quit, its your body. but know youre not differnt from an alcoholic or stoner etc.... i pity you
I was an everyday coffee drinker for three years straight, caffeine in some form everyday.... cut out coffee and immediately within a month had the worst panic attacks of my life.
3 years only? Lucky you, I've been hooked since childhood.
@@lightmetamorphosis So have you tried cutting out caffeine and if so, what were the side-effects?
@@almaburns6562 I've done it for up to a week before. It's all true, you definitely feel the difference. It all clears up though eventually. I've never made it that far though, and I don't want to. Love my coffee vice. I had some headaches for a few days, felt irritable, low energy and all that. It's not too bad though, especially if you ween off of it like the Doc said.
@@lightmetamorphosis i quit 3 weeks ago and iam not going back, i felt like a junkie always looking forward to my next caffeine preworkout and felt drained without it, i hated those ups and downs, especially downs obviously, its not healthy i would say
@@drozdforce8853 Oh yeah those are totally different. Very bad for us, I love my black coffee though.
Caffeine free for 5 months. Noticeably less anxiety and sustained energy/focus throughout the day.
Love your content, been subscribed for a long time now. Would you ever consider doing a breakdown of the effects of Nicotine?
I drink basically light roast coffee which is the least processed and highest in caffeine with heavy cream as a meal. I have skipped coffee for a few days and the biggest side effect was depression. I always check my blood pressure before consuming and sometimes have taken it to raise it and boost my mood more than my energy. It doesn't make me anxious but gives me a positive outlook. Since I don't drink any alcohol, I've drank coffee at parties to be more relaxed and sociable. I've also used it as an expectorant. I would like to drink tea as a substitute to wean myself off caffeine and gain benefits not in coffee but find its harder on the stomach.Most days when I'm alone, one cup is all I need, the other is to be with friends and they are paying my Starbucks.😅
Trying to teach my body to have regular digestion, and giving up coffee was a huge part of that. It helped daily, but since stopping I've been constipated for a week and a half. Definately get stool softener if you quit cold turkey, I wish I would have known when I quit
Thanks for the advice.
Always amazing information! If youtube continues to restrict/sensor you please still continue on over some other plate form. We need the truth!
I went 6 years drinking a cup every morning, but then I discovered I was allergic to coffee, namely the older grounds in some brands. I didn't go cold turkey but I slowly weened myself off. I actually feel better, I sleep better too.
Wow. How ironic. Today marks 30 days without caffeine for me. Being a swing shift worker the last decade I was heavily reliant on it. Or so I thought. I don’t think I’ll ever go back, I feel so much better without it. I never realized I was in an almost permanent fight or flight response due to being on it so long. Sleep significantly easier and can remember dreams now, which I legit thought I was broken because I haven’t remembered a single dream since childhood. I don’t feel tiredness all day long whereas I used to keep upping my dose to keep up to the point of illness. I did narrow down to one cup of coffee a day for a month before quitting, then had a terrible headache for about 4 days once I quit before feeling normal again. I do drink non caffeinated herbals teas now, which I find extremely enjoyable and hydrating compared to coffee. Highly recommend getting off it, people everywhere will call you crazy, but now it kinda feels like everyone else is crazy. Lol.
thats great too here 45 days here with me, when i get an urge i remind myself about all the negatives. we can do this!! KEEP IT UP! ! ! !
My body is very sensitive to caffeine and I didn’t know it for years, I had all 4 of the first negative symptoms you’re talking about. My mistake was going cold turkey and quitting right away, I’ve never had more anxiety/depressed emotions than the 2-3 weeks after quitting. But now I don’t have any heart palpitations, and anxiety is so much better!
Glad you made it through to the other side!
Sometimes I'm envious of those people who only tried coffee once and never drank it again. Maybe my mistake was getting started young, around age 10 with tea and iced coffees.
After giving it up for like 2-3 weeks I had a higher baseline of energy (less tired overall, definitely not as energetic tho after drinking it) but since I'm in sales I like having the energy burst during work. Also, blue light filtering is built into most newer screens, and it does nothing to you before sleep - so blue light glasses during the day are pretty much worthless and a gimmick. Just don't look at screens before bed or use filters/glasses before bed, if you're having trouble sleeping.
I really enjoy my 1 cup of black coffee with my breakfast each morning. I'm fortunate that I don't desire any more caffeine throughout the day. I only drink a little cocunut water after exercising along with my daily consumption of water. I feel great physically and mentally every day. Good video.
I need this video for sure 😂 since I'm a great coffee/ tea consumer. Thanks for the video Dr Berg 🌸
Most welcome!