Anxiety

Are You Starting Your Day Axious?

Caffeine can be an anxiety nightmare. It’s a stimulant, so it ramps up your nervous system which can easily increase anxiety. Plus, it raises your heart rate and blood pressure—basically mimicking anxiety symptoms. It messes with your sleep quality, and we all know bad sleep = more anxiety. On top of that, caffeine can spike cortisol (the stress hormone), and if you’re sensitive or metabolize caffeine slowly, those effects stick around even longer.

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Studies Show Caffeine Increase Anxiety!

Meta Analysis Study
The meta-analysis found that caffeine intake significantly raised the risk of anxiety in both high-dose and low-dose groups, with a standardized mean difference (SMD) of 0.94, indicating a substantial increase. High-dose caffeine (above 400 mg) had a pronounced effect, nearly tripling anxiety levels. _{Liu, C., Wang, L., Zhang, C., Hu, Z., Tang, J., Xue, J., et al}
Caffeine and Anxiety
The study found a clear correlation between higher caffeine doses and increased anxiety levels, measured through both behavioral responses and physiological markers (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure). Caffeine’s effects on anxiety were particularly noticeable at doses above 300 mg, where participants showed marked increases in self-reported anxiety. _{Ribeiro-Carvalho, A., Dutra-Tavares, A. C., et al. (2022). Caffeine and Anxiety-Like Behavior.ctions}
Caffeine and human behavior
This study explores how caffeine affects arousal and performance but also reveals its anxiogenic (anxiety-causing) effects. The research highlights that caffeine stimulates the release of norepinephrine and adrenaline, both of which can increase anxiety levels, especially at higher doses.

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Start Your Day Calm and Keep Your Coffee Routine

Getting rid of the thing that gives you anxiety doesn't mean you have to give up your coffee routine which we know brings you peace and comfort. Replace regular with our decaf drip coffee and it will feel like its the same routine

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