{"id":5959,"date":"2023-07-25T20:50:53","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T13:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5959"},"modified":"2023-07-25T20:50:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T13:50:53","slug":"why-a-caffeine-tolerance-reset-can-help-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=5959","title":{"rendered":"Why a Caffeine Tolerance Reset Can Help You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>n all sincerity, there are few things I love and cherish more than coffee. I\u2019ll never forget the first time I tried my mom\u2019s latte (at the ripe age of seven) to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/when-can-kids-drink-coffee\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/when-can-kids-drink-coffee\/\">time I began to drink coffee<\/a> daily (at the less ripe but still pretty young age of 12). From the ritual of making it and the joy of ordering it, to the delicious taste and the lively buzz, it\u2019s tied with good old H2O as my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beverages-for-longevity\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/beverages-for-longevity\/\">drink of choice<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>But as a daily coffee drinker for well over half of my life, it\u2019s not surprising that my morning cup, albeit large, no longer sustains me with the same energy it once did. On most days, I\u2019ll reach for a second cup by noon\u2026 and sometimes a third thereafter if I\u2019m feeling extra sluggish and need a boost.<\/p>\n<p>While I tend to keep pro-coffee research at top of mind\u2014especially one study that found that coffee drinkers had a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acpjournals.org\/doi\/abs\/10.7326\/M21-2977?journalCode=aim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.acpjournals.org\/doi\/abs\/10.7326\/M21-2977?journalCode=aim\">30 percent lower risk of mortality<\/a> compared to non-drinkers\u2014I\u2019m also well aware that there can be too much of a good thing. According to the FDA, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much\">400 milligrams<\/a> is the daily upper limit of caffeine intake for most adults. This equates to around four 8-ounce cups of <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171890\/nutrients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171890\/nutrients\">standard brewed coffee<\/a>, or two 16-ounce cups of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cold-brew-vs-iced-coffee\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/cold-brew-vs-iced-coffee\/\">cold brew<\/a>. My caffeine consumption nears this amount on most days (and admittedly, sometimes exceeds it), but I\u2019d like to reap the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-coffee\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/benefits-of-coffee\/\">many benefits that coffee offers<\/a> without going overboard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-tolerance-reset\/\" current-title=\"Feel Like You\u2019re Immune to Coffee? Here\u2019s Why a Caffeine Tolerance Reset Can Help\u2014And How to Do It\" current-image=\"Stocksy_txpa79f4f5flMi300_Small_34778.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-01-25\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-tolerance-reset\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-tolerance-reset\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/caffeine-tolerance-reset\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>That said, it might be time to do a caffeine tolerance reset. If you\u2019re curious about trying it for yourself, keep reading for must-know tips, tricks, and FYIs from Brooklyn\u2013based dietitian <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/eastcoasthealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/eastcoasthealth\">Maddie Pasquariello, MS, RDN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>What causes us to become more tolerant of caffeine?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cConsuming caffeine daily, at consistent levels and over a prolonged period of time, is enough to create tolerance,\u201d Pasquariello says. This can be as little as a cup or two a day with a routine consumption over a few successive days or longer. She also notes that there may be a genetic component to caffeine tolerance, and reminds us that each of us tolerates caffeine differently.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe primary mechanism thought to be behind caffeine tolerance involves the increased number of adenosine binding sites created with continuous intake of caffeine,\u201d she continues. \u201cOver time, more binding sites for adenosine\u2014a neurotransmitter that regulates sleep-wake cycles\u2014means that more caffeine would be needed in order to blunt feelings of drowsiness, headaches, and [the like].\u201d All of this is to say that the more habituated you become to caffeine, the less effective the same amount will be to yield the same stimulating effects. This may lead you to up your intake in pursuit of more energy and greater focus, which is when a caffeine tolerance reset can help.<\/p>\n<h2>How to reset your caffeine tolerance, according to an RD<\/h2>\n<h3>Decide if you want to go cold turkey<\/h3>\n<p>You basically have two options here: going cold turkey or slowly tapering off intake. Opting for the former will likely allow you to reset your caffeine tolerance more quickly. However, Pasquariello says it\u2019s likely to come with some undesirable side effects, \u201cincluding headache, other aches and pains, fatigue or drowsiness, trouble focusing, irritability, and even symptoms of flu or depression.\u201d But it&#8217;s not necessarily all doom and gloom, as she notes that the effects of caffeine withdrawal will typically last for a day or two. They may even be less severe in people who don\u2019t consume much caffeine to begin with.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer this method\u2014which Pasquariello says isn\u2019t typically advised\u2014she suggests consulting a health professional first, as well as checking in with them if caffeine withdrawal symptoms are still present after two days.<\/p>\n<h3>Slowly taper off caffeine intake<\/h3>\n<p>Pasquariello prefers a caffeine tolerance reset in which you reduce intake over the course of several weeks. \u201cFor instance, if you consume a few cups of coffee a day, tapering to two cups over the course of a few weeks, and then tapering again to one cup over the course of the next few weeks would be better advised,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n<p>This slow and steady approach will be less jarring to your system and can also help you avoid the pangs of caffeine withdrawal. \u201cIf you aren&#8217;t experiencing any significant side effects, simply continue on,\u201d she continues. \u201cThis isn&#8217;t a sign to speed up your tapering process, but a sign that you&#8217;re doing it right.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cTrick\u201d yourself into staying the course<\/h3>\n<p>If your coffee habits are anything like mine, you may feel resistant to committing to the process. Fortunately, Pasquariello shares a few hacks to basically trick yourself into thinking your caffeine routine hasn\u2019t changed much. \u201cYou can dilute your coffee with water (so that the volume stays the same and you can sip it as you normally would, but the total amount of caffeine lowers), or use different brew methods that yield lower caffeine concentrations, or simply brew for less time,\u201d she shares. Moreover, you can always throw lower-caffeine options\u2014such as decaf and green tea\u2014into the mix.<\/p>\n<h3>Track and share your progress<\/h3>\n<p>Pasquariello recommends logging changes in your caffeine intake, any progress you\u2019ve made, as well as any symptoms that crop up along the way\u2014especially those related to your mood. She also suggests enlisting support from your friends and family, some of whom might be interested in doing a caffeine tolerance reset with you.<\/p>\n<h3>Create a solid game plan for caffeinating going forward<\/h3>\n<p>As always, it\u2019s best to share any major dietary changes with your healthcare team to make tweaks as needed to set you up for success. They can also help you figure out complementary ways to achieve what you hope to get from caffeine, perhaps even offsetting your reliance on it. For instance, Pasquariello says you may come up with a new routine around sleep or stress management.<\/p>\n<p>If and when you decide it\u2019s time to reintegrate caffeine after tapering down to zero (or close to it), it\u2019s ideal to stick with the same slow and steady approach\u2014this time in reverse. \u201cYou did all the work to reduce your tolerance levels, so you&#8217;ll want to start at zero and work your way up to a cup or two a day,\u201d Pasquariello concludes. 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