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I recently came across some interesting research by the US DoD into optimal caffeine consumption for alertness based on an algorithm they were developing. I can
by thecoppinger 6y ago
I recently came across some interesting research by the US DoD into optimal caffeine consumption for alertness based on an algorithm they were developing. I can't quite recall the details, but you can find a web version of the tool here: https://2b-alert-web.bhsai.org/ https://2b-alert-web.bhsai.org/
Anyhow, as I recall (and I could be wrong), you actually want to start low and end high. Obviously decaf in the evening may still be good though, given you want to be able to sleep without detriment.
- Paddywack 6y agoThanks! I also saw research where the optimum I think was drinking a cup of coffee in the early afternoon 30 minutes or so before a powernap. This beat (1) No coffee (2) straight coffee, no nap (3) nap, no coffee. I think it tested alertness in a driving game...
- thecoppinger 6y agoNo worries, and great input - I'm a huge believer of coffee-naps, I used to go on about them to friends and family all the time but stopped having them lately. Thanks to your reminder, I'm going to get back on the wagon. Appreciate it!
- mellosouls 6y agoThat's interesting, but considering the mainstream scientific position seems to be the opposite (though it's possible its more nuanced and I've misunderstood it), I will wait until that changes, though its always useful to read dissenting opinion.