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Yep - raising my hand here. I've completely given up caffeine (including decaf, which isn't totally) because after I got a Fitbit, I realised that my morning co
by b800h 2y ago
Yep - raising my hand here. I've completely given up caffeine (including decaf, which isn't totally) because after I got a Fitbit, I realised that my morning coffee spiked my heart-rate to 120, and kept it thereabouts, slowly dropping to normal overnight, after which I'd start again.
A genome sequence shows I'm a slow metaboliser (I expect more will show up with more research).
I feel terrific now.
- zemvpferreira 2y agoSlow metaboliser here. Also possibly more prone to caffeine addiction than most, according to said genome sequencing interpretation. I need to cap at 2 espressos per day before noon at most, or I start suffering side effects like poor sleep quality. People really need to reframe their coffee consumption from food to drug and understand their own usage and effects of said drug.
- b800h 2y agoPlease try quitting entirely. My cold turkey took a week and a half and involved intense muscle pain (going from drinking a coffee and a tea each day). I believe the caffeine was building up in my system, although I could be wrong. I strongly recommend Barleycup as an alternative morning cuppa.
- zemvpferreira 2y agoI appreciate the recommendation and will try a period of abstinence this summer, at least. I have quit before, but I find it very challenging to stay away.