Four situations where having caffeine is a BAD idea, and WHY. HALT is an acronym used for addiction and recovery but it applies to ALL FORMS of caffeine, too. Reference: DOI: 10.1152/jappl.1996.80.3.999. Caffeinated Beverage of the Episode is (boring) Starbucks Caramel Macchiato (skinny) with 150 mg caffeine. NOTE: Contact GreenEyedGuide to Save the Caffeinated Beverage of the Episode segment, otherwise it's going bye-bye to keep these episodes short and sweet. For more information on caffeine and energy drinks, visit GreenEyedGuide.com

Staying hydrated with water, coffee, tea, or energy drinks-does it matter? We dig into the science just a little bit and discuss caffeine's diuretic effect and research meauring hydration with water vs Coffee, Tea, and other caffeinated beverages. Research References at https://greeneyedguide.com/2019/07/10/why-does-coffee-make-you-pee/

3 things you can do to avoid having to pee so much after caffeine. The truth behind Caffeine's Diuretic Effect and why caffeine won't ACTUALLY make you dehydrated. Visit GreenEyedGuide.com/freebies for more goodies.

So June 2020 was... a lot of things. I (GreenEyedGuide) have taken some time to reflect, learn, listen, and take a mental health vacation (where I promptly picked up a cold). The Caffeine at Midnight podcast will return with new episodes by July 15th.

If you’ve ever wondered what to drink to help keep you awake on the night shift, this episode is for you! Learn what ready-to-drink coffees, teas, energy drinks, and supplements work best, according to science. *Download the Night Shift Energy Boost Shopping List at https://greeneyedguide.com/2020/05/11/best-energy-drinks-for-night-shift/ NOTE: This Shopping List also contains a guide to healthy swaps for the stereotypical energy drinks. *Caffeinated Beverage of the Episode is KillCliff Ignite. Get more goodies from GreenEyedGuide at GreenEyedGuide.com/freebies

Is Red Bull dangerous or just "weak sauce"? Here's 7 things you need to know about Red Bull in terms of caffeine content, ingredients, interactions, alcohol, tummy troubles, heart troubles, and labeling/marketing practices. * Caffeinated Beverage of the Episode is Sugarfree Red Bull * References: 1. Mixing Caffeine and Alcohol https://youtu.be/GgoVX_r4QlI 2. Sticky Blood https://www.caffeineinformer.com/red-bull-gives-you-sticky-blood 3. Deaths Associated with Red Bull https://www.caffeineinformer.com/death-by-red-bull 4. Red Bull as a Role Model https://www.caffeineinformer.com/red-bull-caffeine-safety 5. Are You A Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks- http://www.Amazon.com/dp/B00EVUGB58

Need help staying awake during night shift? Here's 7 energy boosting ingredients which science says improve attention after sleep deprivation. Look for these key ingredients and optimal doses for the best energy supplements and healthy alternatives to energy drinks. See the full list of ingredients and corresponding recommended drinks at https://greeneyedguide.com/2020/05/11/best-energy-drinks-for-night-shift/ * Join the GreenEyedGuide Community for monthly tips on caffeine and fatigue in the workplace at https://subscribe.greeneyedguide.com/newsletter

Where caffeine comes from, where caffeine is found in nature, and why it matters! What happens when you get caffeine from coffee versus tea versus energy drinks. * Caffeinated Beverage of the Episode: La Columbe Draft Latte Mocha * References: Caffeine Informer table of caffeine in plants: http://bit.ly/caffeine-plants * Coffeeberry Info: http://bit.ly/coffeeberry-info * Get the Book & more info on how different forms of caffeine affect you: "How to Get Sh*t Done When You Feel Like Sh*t: The Secret to Caffeine, Motivation, and Productivity for the Sleep-Deprived and Overwhelmed" : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085X6VNCV

Sleep Deprivation Tips plus caffeine and science. Whether it's a newborn or your job robbing your sleep, here's how sleep deprivation affects your body and 3 things you can do about it (hint "take a nap" isn't one of them!). * Caffeinated Beverage of the Episode: Monster Energy Ultra Paradise. * Featured Blog Post: https://greeneyedguide.com/2020/04/13/sleep-deprivation-tips/ * Featured Freebie - Sleep Deprivation Survival Checklist at https://greeneyedguide.com/freebies/