Coffee isn't "good" or "bad", but it can quietly push your hormones, adrenals, and sleep out of balance depending on your body. This episode breaks down how caffeine affects cortisol, blood sugar, thyroid function, and nutrient absorption and why some people handle coffee effortlessly while others feel anxious, wired, or exhausted after just one cup. You'll hear what Dutch tests reveal about caffeine sensitivity, why decaf isn't always cleaner, the genetic reason some people can drink coffee at night, and the simple habits that help you enjoy your coffee without draining your energy.

Tune in to hear:

• Is your coffee working against you? (00:45)

• What caffeine really does to your body over time (02:46)

• Why you should avoid coffee with meals and before bed (05:45)

• The truth about decaf coffee and what's really in it (06:50)

• Why some people sleep fine after coffee and others don't (07:56)

• What to do if coffee is throwing off your hormones (09:18)

Head to www.paulabenedi.com/episode395 for the show notes

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