Common Myths About Caffeine You Need To Stop Believing

It Should Not Be Consumed Before Sleeping

Caffeine is a stimulant, which is why many people believe that drinking it before sleeping is counterproductive. This myth is untrue because drinking coffee before taking a nap can increase alertness after waking up more than drinking coffee just after a nap does. The alertness from caffeine peaks at around thirty minutes after consumption. For this reason, taking a twenty-minute power nap during this thirty-minute period can actually increase readiness to wake up and reduce irritability. Caffeine also stops the body from falling into a deeper state of sleep, which can lead to increased feelings of tiredness upon waking up. Some people even claim their 'coffee naps' turbocharge their brain and are the ultimate power-up for those who need it.