Caffeine Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Misconceptions

Caffeine Explained: Benefits, Risks, and Misconceptions

Does your 9:00AM coffee habit actually work, or are you just falling for a well-marketed myth?


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.


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.


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