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I love caffeine and coffee! I used to drink two to three cups per day but for the last 6 months I’ve been feeling rather unwell when taking it; I start getting

I love caffeine and coffee! I used to drink two to three cups per day but for the last 6 months I’ve been feeling rather unwell when taking it; I start getting sweaty hands, shakes, heart palpitations, and start feeling sick and anxious shortly afterwards. I would love to be able to keep drinking coffee but the price is now too high! I have been drinking decaf coffee which is okay but I miss the real thing. If anyone knows a way I scan keep my caffeine buzz without the above I’d love to know...

Honga 6y ago
Matcha tea has a bunch of stuff that is supposed to suppress the negatives of caffeine and keep the positives. Also the taste is strong enough to be a decent coffee replacement.
- dionian 6y ago
  L-Theanine? goes great with coffee (not mixed, just taken near the same time) - smooths out the jitters. Probably why Tea is more 'calming'
  - d33 6y ago
    Could you point to any research? I asked many doctors but nobody really knew about the substance nor could tell me whether it's safe to supplement.
    - bavell 6y ago
      FWIW, 200mg of L-Theanine is included in my workout recovery supplement. Research seems sparse but here's what they say about it: (scroll down, click ingredients tab) https://athleanx.com/athleanrx/reconstruxion https://athleanx.com/athleanrx/reconstruxion
    - gjs278 6y ago
      that’s because doctors are retards. it’s safe. it’s an amino acid. it’s commonly mixed with caffeine. be your own doctor and look it up on examine.com
    - esperent 6y ago
      examine.com is often a good starting place and lists many studies. https://examine.com/supplements/theanine/ https://examine.com/supplements/theanine/
ip26 6y ago
Check your condition- are you getting enough sleep, food, water? Are you consuming it late in the day and reducing your sleep quality? What about your dose, has it grown? I experience the worst side effects when I've been fasting too long, or drink it late in the day.
on_and_off 6y ago
have you tried mushroom coffee ? I don't suffer from the downsides of coffee so I don't even have anecdotal experience on this but it sounds like it is worth a shot.
amelius 6y ago
Taurine, [1]. Or eat a banana, [2]. [1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/taurine/faq-20058177 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h... [2] https://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/overcaffeinated-baristas-recommend-eating-a-banana/story-MxPGlGUDrX9sufTVB4wdTI.html https://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/overcaffei...
xenihn 6y ago
Drinking coffee without adding l-theanine has always made me jittery and hyperactive. I recommend trying it. It's what makes the caffeine buzz from matcha/green tea better than coffee's.
opportune 6y ago
I wonder if you have some cardiovascular problem like hyptertension or coronary artery disease. Not trying to scare you! It sounds like you are becoming more sensitive to caffeine in general but many of these symptoms could be due to high blood pressure

Honga 6y ago

Matcha tea has a bunch of stuff that is supposed to suppress the negatives of caffeine and keep the positives. Also the taste is strong enough to be a decent coffee replacement.

dionian 6y ago
L-Theanine? goes great with coffee (not mixed, just taken near the same time) - smooths out the jitters. Probably why Tea is more 'calming'
- d33 6y ago
  Could you point to any research? I asked many doctors but nobody really knew about the substance nor could tell me whether it's safe to supplement.
  - bavell 6y ago
    FWIW, 200mg of L-Theanine is included in my workout recovery supplement. Research seems sparse but here's what they say about it: (scroll down, click ingredients tab) https://athleanx.com/athleanrx/reconstruxion https://athleanx.com/athleanrx/reconstruxion
  - gjs278 6y ago
    that’s because doctors are retards. it’s safe. it’s an amino acid. it’s commonly mixed with caffeine. be your own doctor and look it up on examine.com
  - esperent 6y ago
    examine.com is often a good starting place and lists many studies. https://examine.com/supplements/theanine/ https://examine.com/supplements/theanine/

ip26 6y ago

Check your condition- are you getting enough sleep, food, water? Are you consuming it late in the day and reducing your sleep quality? What about your dose, has it grown? I experience the worst side effects when I've been fasting too long, or drink it late in the day.

on_and_off 6y ago

have you tried mushroom coffee ? I don't suffer from the downsides of coffee so I don't even have anecdotal experience on this but it sounds like it is worth a shot.

amelius 6y ago

Taurine, [1]. Or eat a banana, [2]. [1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/taurine/faq-20058177 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h... [2] https://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/overcaffeinated-baristas-recommend-eating-a-banana/story-MxPGlGUDrX9sufTVB4wdTI.html https://www.hindustantimes.com/health-and-fitness/overcaffei...

xenihn 6y ago

Drinking coffee without adding l-theanine has always made me jittery and hyperactive. I recommend trying it. It's what makes the caffeine buzz from matcha/green tea better than coffee's.

opportune 6y ago

I wonder if you have some cardiovascular problem like hyptertension or coronary artery disease. Not trying to scare you! It sounds like you are becoming more sensitive to caffeine in general but many of these symptoms could be due to high blood pressure