A coffee in the morning provides more energy. Yes, but not between eight and nine o’clock. We’ll tell you why you shouldn’t drink coffee then!
Why shouldn’t you drink coffee between 8 and 9?
No pick-me-up: Coffee does not provide us with the desired caffeine boost at certain times in the morning! The hormone cortisol, also known as the anti-stress hormone, is to blame. Cortisol helps us wake up in the morning and is released by the body for the first time in the morning between eight and nine o’clock. Why is this so important?
- Coffee at the wrong time has a negative impact on our body. More precisely, on our cortisol levels. If you drink coffee at the wrong time, it increases cortisol formation in the body. Result? Your body and you are increasingly stressed. You may also feel more anxious and exhausted. Because our internal clock can easily get out of hand.
- Caffeine and cortisol are not the best combination. Over time, you’ll build up some tolerance to caffeine and need more and more to feel awake.
What is the best time to enjoy your coffee?
The best time to have a coffee is when cortisol levels are at a low point. This is in the morning from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. and in the afternoon from 1.30 to 5 p.m. During this time, coffee works as it should: it wakes us up and stimulates productivity. And the best thing about it is that it doesn’t mess up our entire hormonal balance at these times. Good news for all coffee lovers. No one has to do without their beloved coffee in the morning or afternoon. But if you’re smart, drink it at the right time!
