Caffeine Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Misconceptions
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<p>Does your 9:00AM coffee habit actually work, or are you just falling for a well-marketed myth?</p><br><p>This episode strips away the influencer trends to reveal the biological reality of caffeine. Oli Patrick and Spencer Matthews challenge the popular "90-minute delay" rule and explain the surprising science behind why your immediate post-espresso "buzz" might be an illusion. From its history as a substance once banned in professional sports to a counter-intuitive productivity hack, they explore how to transform a daily ritual into a legitimate performance tool.</p><br><p>This isn’t just a talk on the benefits; it’s a guide to understanding what your caffeine intake might be masking and how to optimise it for focus without sabotaging your long-term health.</p><br><p>Heights 👉 Stay sharp like Spencer. 20% off Heights with code UT20: https://highpfrmc.com/ut-vitals-au2 </p><br><p>WHOOP 👉 Join Spencer in untapping your own potential with 1 month free here: https://highpfrmc.com/UT-WHOOP-au3</p><br><p>Randox Health 👉 Take care of your health today and into the future. Save 20% on all health checks now with the code untapped at: https://highpfrmc.com/UT-Randox-AU2</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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