[362] - Caffeine and Shift Work

About this episode

This episode discusses the effects of caffeine on shift workers and offers tips for managing its use to improve sleep quality and energy levels.

Text me what you thought of the show 😊 Caffeine can feel like energy for shift workers but in reality, it’s mostly masking fatigue. In this episode, we break down how caffeine really works and share simple timing rules to protect your sleep quality so you can wake up more recovered and have more energy outside of work. We cover: How caffeine blocks adenosine, so your brain can’t properly sense fatigueWhy “caffeine is using you” when your timing is offHow caffeine absorption peaks and wh...

People in this episode

Host: Roger Sutherland

Topics covered

• caffeine
• shift work
• sleep quality
• fatigue
• energy management

Keywords

• caffeine
• shift work
• sleep
• fatigue
• energy
• timing rules
• adenosine

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