I’m very proud of myself for going 3 hours caffeine free.

@Kragith

9 ай бұрын

And that was 11 days ago when I typed this, that's at least 261 hours! Way to go!

@__L_S_B__

9 ай бұрын

haha that was funny

@remybuitenhuis2433

9 ай бұрын

Thats insane

@Raquel-op6xo

9 ай бұрын

Lol

@Pygmygerbil88

9 ай бұрын

🤣🤣great job

Stopped drinking coffee ☕️ and my gut health improved 100× ...

@Drberg

10 ай бұрын

Great. Thanks for sharing your experience. Keep up the good work!

@zinaboualkhair9034

17 күн бұрын

​@@DrbergHello Doctor Berg, I watched this video on certain effects of caffeine on the body... And at the same time I also saw one of your videos dismaying the beneficial effects of coffee, particularly after the age of 45. Myself a coffee lover who only drinks 2 cups maximum of pure ground coffee... When do you think doctor...

Quitting caffeine and alcohol were two of the best things I've ever done for my mental and physical health.

@Devlins10

8 ай бұрын

What was the benefits for you in quitting caffeine.

@Shane7492

8 ай бұрын

@@Devlins10 Lower blood pressure, lower anxiety, lower stress, no more withdrawals every morning, full energy in the mornings, and no more energy crashes in the afternoon.

@Pheneria-dv6zw

8 ай бұрын

Yes I need to drop the caffeine what did you replace for it

@Shane7492

8 ай бұрын

@@Pheneria-dv6zw Just water. If I want a hot drink, I'll just make a chamomile or mint tea.

@Pheneria-dv6zw

8 ай бұрын

@@Shane7492 Thank you

I quit caffeine a few months ago and ive never felt more relaxed in my life.

@rubenvantonder9830

Ай бұрын

The same here it's been almost 7 months and it feels good

@mj8495

Ай бұрын

4 months caffeine free in and feeling great. Had consumed 4-5 cups a day for 40 years. Still trying to get back to "normal" energy levels, but so nice to get the monkey off my back. 😊

@an0therdimensi0n99

13 күн бұрын

same. i can sit down now.

@codyminecrack248

11 күн бұрын

Them jitters though.

@user-my9cj1lq6s

14 сағат бұрын

Awesome! i am quitting now!!

Been off caffeine for over 2 years now (and seriously abused it before then in the form of energy drinks). Went through crappy withdrawal for about 2 weeks (and I mean, it sucked - sick, dizzy, etc.), then my body recovered. Took 6 months before I was 'over' the cultural aspect of it (missed drinking it and missed the 'buzz'). Now, I could care less about it. Energy is smooth and even all day, even on long road trips (don't get tired/sleepy). Go to bed and fall asleep quickly, wake up, ready to go. I exclusively drink water - that's it. No sugar, no caffeine - all day, every day. You CAN do it, but be prepared to suffer for a bit before adjusting.

@ThatBigCactus

10 ай бұрын

What's great is that once you're a while in the clear from caffeine and have a proper sleep schedule locked in, you can use some caffeine in non-routine situations when you know you will really need a boost. A long road trip for example. It's not like alcohol where it's objectively terrible every time you consume it in any amount, so once you break the routine addiction, you can actually use it as an occasional tool

@emilysmith1000

10 ай бұрын

Well done that's awesome

@r8m8s8

10 ай бұрын

Couldn’t care less*

@IrieRogue

10 ай бұрын

​@r8m8s8 thanks, big peeve of mine

@kyleconnor2759

10 ай бұрын

Same. It’s weird how it’s used incorrectly much more than correctly.

121 days -100% off caffeine here. It's been quite an awakening. Sleeping better than I ever have in my adult life. When I lay down at night I'm out like a switch. When I get up in the morning, I'm rested, sharp, clear, calm, focused, and really awake... Which has been a stunning revelation. My dream cycle became richer and more regular. I've noticed a dramatic increase in mood balance and stability. All anxiety vaporized. Digestion improved. Yes, teeth have whitened, too. Withdrawal was arduous, lasting about 20-30 days. By 60 days, with pristine clarity, I realized that the mass of people are junkies, unaware they are genuine drug addicts that just happen to be using a physiologically non-essential, legal, schedule one, psychotropic drug, because the use of it is so ubiquitous and normalized. Quitting for 30 days is ONLY the beginning, as things start to actually, finally, improve around day 30. Quitting for 30 days is merely dipping a toe in the pool. My experiential wisdom: Get strong, go long.

@kineticthemagnificent9123

10 ай бұрын

2 months in and I am still going through withdrawals. Caffeine should be banned.

@phillipbashford6215

10 ай бұрын

I stopped years ago and agree with everything you said. I do however drink the same amount of decaf coffee now instead so I still get the taste, etc..

@METAL__MECHANIC

10 ай бұрын

I hope I can quit and realize this one day. My use is probably extreme. I started with energy drinks and pre workouts as long as they have been around without ever having a real break. I know it is killing my sleep, but the cycle is so hard to break when you have a job you have to be "up" for every day. I know the detox is going to be miserable so I keep avoiding if, but I can't go on with this cycle of uppers and downers to get through life. I feel it is slowly killing me.

@aurasensor

10 ай бұрын

​@@METAL__MECHANICfade it out slowly. Like with benzos. You might switch to other substances too, like synephrine, gingko or other nootropics

@kpny8484

10 ай бұрын

@@METAL__MECHANIC I get you, I had tried several times over the many years I drank caffeine. I just posted my story up top, it might help you. At some point you gotta Shia Labeouf things and "JUST, DO IT!". 😉

I did caffeine free for 3 months so far and I realized that all stomach issues, swing mood, low energy came from it!

@dteun

8 ай бұрын

Same here then i got an injuri and fell back on my way to take the step again.

@boracay12

8 ай бұрын

i only do caffeine once every 4 waking hours . im so proud of my accomplishment. next week i give up breathing air .

@pawelsurmacki4692

8 ай бұрын

Same here i am over 2 months free

@Drberg

20 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing your opinion.

I am software engineer. I quit coffee because I noticed that I feel too tired in the afternoon. When I quit previously I could spend 2 hours a day on self improvement, reading and then do my job well. When I started consuming caffeine, I stopped self improvement and couldn’t do anything except my job in the first half of a day.

I stopped caffeine over a year ago and it completely rid me of my anxiety issues!

@thepowerofsteeam3518

9 ай бұрын

How long did it take for the anxiety to disappear ?

@user-io8bm6gz5z

8 ай бұрын

This is exactly what Im hoping for. I drink a lot of coffee and I feel anxiety a lot. Right now im mainly decaf aside from a couple cups of reg in the morning.. ill ween off the decaf eventually and be caffeine free and hopefully I will feel more normal.

@michaelhelms2378

8 ай бұрын

@@thepowerofsteeam3518 I started noticing a difference after a week or so. Then after a couple months I just didn’t have anxiety issues anymore. It also helps to give yourself some unwinding relax time.

@michaelhelms2378

8 ай бұрын

@@user-io8bm6gz5z weening yourself off should help. I did cold turkey. I got tired of my issues and said screw this.

@jeffk464

8 ай бұрын

The only problem is that you get low energy/depression for like a month after quitting.

I was able to quit carbs, alcohol and even porn but dropping coffee ain’t gonna happen. But I did cut back some so I could calm down the heart palpitations which the cardiologist said wasn’t an issue. It did work, palpitations are pretty much gone now. Thanks Doc!

@Nov1706

10 ай бұрын

"I'm not going to stop consuming this drug because I'm addicted even though it's literally damaging my heart in ways that I can perceive." Drug addicts are hilarious.

@saltrock9642

10 ай бұрын

@@Nov1706 stopping porn was the best thing ever because my magnesium was running dangerously low. ☕️

@Nov1706

10 ай бұрын

@@saltrock9642 You have enough will power to stop cranking your pecker but not to stop drinking dirt water for the adrenaline kicks. lmao

@proanimaluver6487

10 ай бұрын

I have severe pvc and heart palps. Vit c is what I take if I have to much caffeine . It helps. Also magnesium will help I'm not giving up my caffeine.. I just cut back

@MyMy-tv7fd

10 ай бұрын

just switch to decaff - the taste is fine, no caffeine pit-a-pat

It’s incredible how much better I feel without caffeine now. It’s been a full 7 minutes & my life has changed for the better forever

@ladybird491

7 ай бұрын

Me to, I was really jacked by caffien coffee. I now will only have tea twice a week on my workout days that has a low amount of caffeine.

@IIISentorIII

5 ай бұрын

put one yome star shaped blue glasses and wear them while sleeping!

I went 68 days without caffeine And sugar just to see what would happen This was 3 years ago Omg amazing! Anything and everything of the body cleared up and I was like a newborn. It was hard the first two weeks I encourage anyone to get thru the withdrawals because it's so worth it! I now only will eat a natural sugar of fruit Very little Still no caffeine If I need energy I get it from an avocado or a teaspoon of olive oil. Or many other things My body's fuel is of fat not sugar Go for it everyone One day at a time ok One little step at a time Is suggest take a weeks vacation and give into the downside of feeling bad as your body resets itself I did this because I knew it would be hard to reverse Best decision in life so far for me 🧡

@pcprincipal345

6 ай бұрын

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@user-qd4pw4bb7e

6 ай бұрын

Wow

@rinaneziri9888

Ай бұрын

What you did is impressive. I currently quit coffee, but I crave a lot for sweet. I cannot seem to quit completelly sugar. How have you managed to quit sugar?

@Worldpeace353

Ай бұрын

@@rinaneziri9888 it was hard to quit bad sugar because it's addicting BUT I disciplined my mind to say NO and I stuck to the discipline because my reward is much higher. Sugar makes the mind happy for a minute and then the body along with the brain crashes It's just not worth it I'm happier with discipline being my best friend

@rinaneziri9888

Ай бұрын

@@Worldpeace353 this is such a great advice. Maybe I am just not ready yet to quit it completelly, although I have reduced the amount I used to consume drastically. I used to apsolutelly loved coffee, a lot, and just like you did with sugar, said goodbye to it. I really hope this kind of determination will come on me for sugars as well!! i am very happy for you!

I am a regular gym goer so I consume about 300mg of caffeine before I work out. Today If I decide to stop consuming caffeine, in about 3 days I will feel all of the negative side effects, such as headaches and etc. But during Ramadan when I was fasting for more than 16 hours a day, I decided not to consume any caffeine all month during my 8-hour feeding window. Shockingly I didn't get a single headache or any bad side effects. The correlation between fasting whilst quitting caffeine is very interesting.

@allhimwithme5115

10 ай бұрын

That is _shocking._ Is there _anything_ fasting can't do??? Thanks so much for sharing your amazing experience!

@stankssmile5865

10 ай бұрын

Also thinking that complete fasting (abstinence) includes everything's fully helps you give up that dependency

@aurasensor

10 ай бұрын

This might be due to the overall decrease of toxins because you are fasting. so you don't get any headaches because you don't have so many toxins in your system

@lazurians9674

10 ай бұрын

I had reduced my intake to a bit under that daily but am a long-term caffeine addict. I had the same results with doing a 3 day fast. Very little to no caffeine headaches/cravings.

@ElisaAvigayil

10 ай бұрын

That's interesting. It's the opposite for me. On Yom Kippur I get MASSIVE headaches every year. But when I quit coffee in September 2022, it did not coincide with fasting, and was shocked that I didn't get any headaches. (I didn't fast last year for medical reasons.). I guess all of these years, the fasting on Yom Kippur is from a combination of dehydration, caffeine withdrawal, and hunger--and not JUST caffeine withdrawal. (It's a 25 to 26 hour fast.) I so admire anyone who can fast for a month.

I did it 20 years ago. No coffee ,no coca cola , no soft drinks , no black tea. I drink herbal and fruit tea. I sleep better, no shaking, I look and feel healthy.

Almost 19 years caffeine free. Best thing I ever did.

I went 2 months caffeine free because I had to and no miracle happened. I went back to coffee and my life is beautiful again

@SamC_182

3 ай бұрын

How's your sleep?

@Aneliii

3 ай бұрын

@@SamC_182 hahaj nothing. I always have trouble sleeping, I take xanax often for sleeping, melatonin etc. When I was off caffeine, nothing changed with my sleep. My brain still wondered

@Aneliii

Ай бұрын

@@SamC_182 the same as with caffeine

@Curse278

Ай бұрын

I literally thought I was the only one like this ,maybe it's because we don't drink tremendous amounts of coffee.

@StevenFerrer-jm2hm

Ай бұрын

​@@Aneliiisame here

Sharing Dr Berg notes on this great episode! Let’s talk about what would happen if you cut out caffeine for 30 days. Over 85% of adults in the US consume caffeine, and children also consume a tremendous amount of caffeine. Some studies show that caffeine consumption can increase conceptual memory, reasoning, reaction speed, and spatial memory. It can also affect your mood. However, many people experience symptoms associated with consuming caffeine, including: • Anxiety • High blood pressure • High pulse rate • Arrhythmias • Loss of fluid • Digestive problems Caffeine also increases adrenaline and stimulates the adrenals, which can lead to all kinds of health concerns. There can be high levels of two different types of mold found in overly processed coffees and decaf coffees. These types of mold can lead to allergies and irritation in the liver. Coffee can also deplete vitamin B1. If you’re going to drink coffee, it’s important to consume high-quality organic coffee and keep it at one cup a day. Potential benefits of not consuming caffeine for 30 days: 1. Less anxiety and a higher sense of calm 2. Better sleep and more energy throughout the day 3. Lowered blood pressure and pulse rate 4. No more arrhythmias 5. Healthier teeth 6. Healthier liver function 7. Healthier adrenal function The best ways to come off caffeine: • Switch from coffee to tea • Try herbal coffee substitutes • Take vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 • Take adaptogens like ashwagandha and lemon balm tea Thank you Dr Berg!! 😺👍

@Avengedsevenfoldrocks

10 ай бұрын

Good to see you again Fidel🎉

@santhigopinathkampalle5543

10 ай бұрын

thank u

@sandrayousefi8476

10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. You are the best 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💐💐💐💐💐💐❤️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👏👏👏👏👏👏

@Ana_1980

10 ай бұрын

You're simply copy pasting.

@fidelcatsro6948

10 ай бұрын

@@Ana_1980 youre absolutely meowfully right! thats why i said im *"sharing dr berg notes"*

Regular caffeine consumption can lead to dependence, where your body becomes accustomed to the effects of caffeine and requires it to function normally. Abruptly reducing or stopping caffeine intake can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.

@mercutiomurphy2743

10 ай бұрын

im at this point, i get nausea and inner eye headaches, it's sucks so bad.

@CarlDi3trich

10 ай бұрын

And don't forget murdering people. ;)

@GamerGrade

10 ай бұрын

Those are normal symptoms of just living a human life, not necessarily the coffee.

@CarlDi3trich

10 ай бұрын

@@GamerGrade Take my coffee away and find out. ;)

@Dbb27

10 ай бұрын

Never quit cold turkey. Not the way to go.

I had severe panic attacks 10-12 times per day and couldn’t fall asleep for the life of me. I was also drinking coffee throughout the entire work day. Gradually stopped coffee altogether and I’ve never slept better in my life and I’ve had zero panic attacks since coming off of coffee/caffeine.

@thepowerofsteeam3518

9 ай бұрын

How long did it take before the panic attacks stopped ?

@Kezmo

9 ай бұрын

@@thepowerofsteeam3518 1-2 weeks. I will say that when I stopped, I also made sure to get good sleep and to walk at least 3 miles at a time (or more) per day.

@antondubkov

7 ай бұрын

I stopped drinking coffee about a month ago (but I still drink black tea, been drinking it since childhood) -- didn't notice any improvement in my sleep. Yes, anxiety did significantly diminish, which made it worth it for me. Had cravings but now they are just about completely gone. Don't think I'd quit tea though.

@Kezmo

7 ай бұрын

Anton - Even the black tea has plenty of caffeine in it to interrupt sleep. But don’t stop drinking it if you enjoy it. Maybe just try cutting it out earlier in the day so that the caffeine can be metabolized out of your system prior to bedtime. 🤷‍♂️

@IceKrabik

6 ай бұрын

@@Kezmo actually caffeine has quarter life of 12 hours, it means that 12 hours after consumption, at least a quarter of the dose taken will remain in the body

I watched another video of yours saying how B1 deficiency can contribute to depression and anxiety. And seeing on here that coffee can deplete our body of B1 was pretty mind blowing/eye opening. Thank you for your great videos, so helpful!

I’m proud to say I had my last cup of coffee on May 9 and hasn’t had any since. All thanks to this KZread channel

Watching this as I'm drinking coffee 😮😊

@Gabrielle499

10 ай бұрын

😂👍☕️

@Rosie05610

10 ай бұрын

Me too lol

@lisah5784

10 ай бұрын

Yep 😅

@kellbell.8579

10 ай бұрын

Me too.. 😶

@silvermine2033

10 ай бұрын

Same here! 😂

Stopped drinking caffeine/coffee for 2 months now... best thing I’ve ever done. 👌 Was 10x worst than quitting weed & cigarettes .... I wake up early now, feeling fresh. And fall asleep real easy at night... heart rate is consistent all day and night. So stoked with life 🙌🙌🙌🙌...

@cathysourceyoga

8 ай бұрын

Did you go cold turkey? I'm in the process of cutting it out slowly at the moment but just seem to be craving it consistantly because I can't have as much as I really want. I'm wondering whether cold turkey would be less painful in the long run?

@StevenFerrer-jm2hm

Ай бұрын

My heart rate was at an athletic pulse because I workout even with coffee. I drink my coffee all black and have one a day (two at the most). It's an antidepressant. Boosts my mood. I drink it four hours after waking up.

I'm 3 months in on no caffeine, no sugar. And I feel grand. 69 years old, I recommend it.

So many of my co-workers complain of anxiety and insomnia yet refuse to acknowledge the correlation to their all-day caffeine consumption. It’s truly a drug that comes with denial.

@liliancbrandt

10 ай бұрын

I suffer insomnia… just 1 cup of coffee before 10a and try not to have chocolate after 2-4 pm… still can’t sleep!

@annalovebrows

10 ай бұрын

I know, no one believes 😂 we are all such addicts😅

@annalovebrows

10 ай бұрын

@@liliancbrandtcoffee and choc go from system in 24h…. So even if you eat or drink before afternoon, having half bar and coffee its enought to make you up

@annalovebrows

10 ай бұрын

@@liliancbrandtwe basically never without it in our system if we eat and drink everyday (i do eat choc everyday and I notice little rage after hour👀😂)

@dzevadbayraktar322

10 ай бұрын

@@liliancbrandt its in your system for days after so no chocolate no coffee you be good and have some relaxing tea before sleep like lavender chamomile or lemon balm

I started carnivore diet 7 weeks ago and drinking coffee was causing very watery stools. I decided to stop drinking coffee to prevent this issue. It worked, and I didn't struggle with side effects. I drink hot water with lemon in the morning and am doing great.

@fgjf1079

10 ай бұрын

Coffee is poison. There’s a reason it’s diuretic(the body tries to get it out of your system)

@LetsBHonest

10 ай бұрын

I started carnivore too! I had to ween off the coffee. I went to half a cup from a cup then to tea. 2 days ago I stopped tea. I had to keep reminding myself that these drinks come from plants and plants are a no no in Carnivore and the knowledge Sally Norton shared about plants/veggies. It was hard to stop because I was tired but now I'm slowly getting normal energy again. I plan on making bone broth as my cup of warmth every morning.

@jb6712

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you wrote this. I'm having the same issue---I'm following a ketovore, more nearly pescatarian-keto, way of eating, but the toileting issue has been problematic. I do think it's likely the coffee I have once a day, so now I'll do the hot water/lemon juice instead.

@RAnn-oy6ub

10 ай бұрын

i had to do this as well when i made it too 100 percent carnivore but found that it was easier to give up once i made it there vs any other time in my life.

@clodaghryan7402

10 ай бұрын

Just a word of warning! Hot water with lemon can damage the enamel on your teeth as it is erosive.

My blood pressure went from high to normal after a few days of stopping coffee. 20 years of high blood pressure all from coffee.

I abstained from consuming caffeine for eight years until I resigned from my position and established my own companies. The challenge arose when I required enhanced focus and alertness, prompting me to reintroduce caffeine in the form of coffee. My daily intake is limited to a single small cup. One may question the potential issue. However, abstaining from coffee consumption for even a single day results in severe headaches and withdrawal-like symptoms that significantly impair my functionality. Sometimes, I experience difficulty eating and a sensation of nausea upon attempting to consume food. It is astonishing how profoundly caffeine affects me. This experience prompted my initial cessation of caffeine consumption for eight years. Regrettably, I underestimated the enduring impact it would have on me, assuming that my sensitivity had diminished over time. I am perplexed by the unique manner in which caffeine affects me compared to others. My primary objective is to eliminate these debilitating headaches. Is there a way to avoid getting headaches if I stop for one day?

I had 10 days of headaches, neck pain, and depression when I quit. Now I feel great and I'm never going back to coffee! Best part was how much it helped my gut issues.

Dr. Eric Berg is the only doctor i take seriously, the last time i went to the hospital, i realised so many doctors who don't know what they are doing, imagine taking treatment from an obese doctor, a doctor with visceral fat, or a doctor with puffy eyes, Thank you for all you do Sir!

@liliancbrandt

10 ай бұрын

I told my dr about Dr Berg, and he asked me for the name of the channel, so he could watch him too!

@youngwahlee

10 ай бұрын

@@liliancbrandt God bless the day KZread brought his video to my feed!

@WH2012

10 ай бұрын

💯🎯🎈💪

@maxg4958

10 ай бұрын

Totally agree; why listen to sick people how to get healthy :)

@BrightThing

10 ай бұрын

Yeah, except he's not a doctor.

I went off caffeine for 2 months years ago after a severe "panic attack". I thought it came from too much coffee. As a cyclist I have to say I really felt amazing, really did not have coffee cravings (perhaps I was too scared to use it), and the most important thing, my performance boosted. But then slowly I went back on coffee and I am struggling to quit it. I am really trying to use it "right" way, not to abuse it.

I cut down massively and certainly helped with my constipation

I went caffeine free 25 years ago. Had terrible withdrawal headache for a week. Outside that, I am glad I did it

@Drberg

10 ай бұрын

Awesome. Keep up the good work!

@Katialapatrona1531

10 ай бұрын

نركت القهوة لمدة، 25سنة، كان امرا رهيب انساب الصداه في اسبوع، خارج ذلك انه امر مذهل

@earlysda

10 ай бұрын

@@Drberg Dr. Eric, God's messenger, Ellen White, wrote over 120 years ago that many people are in mental hospitals because of coffee and tea. Caffeine shatters the nerves.

@lilianasaba9846

9 ай бұрын

​@@earlysda tea is bad news. It gives me bad bad bad headaches.

@earlysda

9 ай бұрын

@@lilianasaba9846 lili, Glad you found the cause so you can avoid it, and stay healthy in the future!

For a person with ms like me quitting coffee was one of the best decisions. No regrets

I’m two months Caffeine-free. Pros: no more anxiety, no more sudden shocks and panics, no more bad sleep, and no more mental confusion. Cons: unable to properly read and write, unable to perform a task with enthusiasm, and feeling sleepy most of the day.

@mosesngatiah6365

6 ай бұрын

Will you continue?

@R.Devontae

6 ай бұрын

@mosesngatiah still the same actually. It’s been for months and still same pros and cons.

@IIISentorIII

5 ай бұрын

@@R.Devontae It's not the coffe you simply have COVID

I had anxiety issues over a year ago and the Doc recommended I stayed off coffee for a few weeks. After going through withdrawals, I decided to just stay off caffeine in general and I can honestly say, it's been great! It's also tougher to avoid caffeine than I thought because it's in EVERYTHING.

Dr. Berg is the reason for our whole family's good health. Thank you Sir.

@Drberg

10 ай бұрын

Very glad to be of help.

Why does everyone think that people drink coffee because of caffeine??? I drink it just because I like it😊

@drozdforce8853

10 ай бұрын

u like it because of caffeine, its unconsious

@Tocinos

10 ай бұрын

If you're not drinking decaf, you're addicted

@hanskazan7403

10 ай бұрын

​@@drozdforce8853exactly

@ffwast

10 ай бұрын

Why are you lying Helen?

@zeemc2751

9 ай бұрын

I'm going to try the decaf, because of the comment here. I want to see how I feel. 😳🤨 This is a little scary. I think they have a Half/Half or one with less caffeine. 🧐 Maybe I should try that one first 🥺. I love coffee ☕. Okay wish me luck 😃😋

I can’t never drink coffee, but I love high quality pure tea leaves. Especially green tea, it gives me the perfect balance of caffeine and L theanine ( which coffee doesn’t have), I feel awake, alert, happy, but calm at the same time. Best feeling

I’ve been off coffee for 3 days. First thing I’m noticing is my sense of taste and smell are much better.

I haven’t had a coffee for over a year. No noticeable changes admitted. I’m back to drinking 1 cup of coffee 2-3 times a week now. I don’t get more energy but I like the taste.

One day without coffe and my brain starts to hurt

@jereynolds51

10 ай бұрын

Addicted 😂

@mefdunesadik8692

10 ай бұрын

love my coffees ❤

@2398mithu

10 ай бұрын

It is just the way you think not your body

@isthatatesla

10 ай бұрын

Takes two weeks to get hooked and two weeks to get off it. I love the taste but got away from daily.

@OGpsych

10 ай бұрын

I think cocaine/weed addicts feel the same when detoxification

I needed this video right now. My quit date: 25th of this month when I go on a holiday. Locked in.

yes Dr. Berg! I have been 9 months Without Coffee and i feel fantastic, no jitters, no anxiety and great nights sleep! Even tho the reason why i quit coffee was because I lost my baby at 2 months due to a bad diet, lack of nutrients and not exercising. Being caffeine free has amazing advantages

Dr. Berg Thank you for your honesty regarding your addiction to coffee. This video further proves why I appreciate your information because you do not portray yourself as someone who doesn’t struggle with food consumption.

@fgjf1079

10 ай бұрын

Coffee is poison. There’s a reason it’s diuretic(the body tries to get it out of your system).

Other subscribers will agree with me that it seems you are reading our minds, sometimes. I just started, TODAY, to quit coffee for a few weeks just to see what it does. Thank you for reading my mind and putting out a video targeted directly at me. You are amazing.

@Marty22408

10 ай бұрын

Me too! He was reading my mind 😂 I simply stopped buying coffee, to see how it affects me. I am so sleepy (my first day today), plus the heat doesn't help 🙄

@allhimwithme5115

10 ай бұрын

@@Marty22408 You might not want to go cold turkey. The headache you'll have this afternoon will be a b*tch! I highly recommend the gradual approach he described in this video! (I learned the hard way!)

@mrmrclark

10 ай бұрын

One reason to quit is DEPENDENCE. I love, love, love my coffee-I buy very high-quality, organic, delicious beans and grind them right before brewing, and I use a very small amount of delicious plant-based creamer (my only added sugar to my keto diet). But what I struggle with is when I go on trips, I have to plan for my coffee first thing in the morning, make my vacation buddies wait while I consume it, have to either take my coffee and creamer with me or plan to purchase it wherever I go. Also, neither my coffee nor my creamer are cheap…so while I’ve substantially reduced my grocery bill with my keto diet and intermittent fasting, I still have to budget for (and remember to keep on my grocery list) those two items for fear of running out. That dependence does bother me. I have totally gone off coffee a few times over the years (when pregnant or just because I feel the desire to), and it is not easy, and it does come with increasing side effects the longer you’ve been drinking coffee. So if you’re not already addicted, my advice is to stop now.

@Jessica_Jones

10 ай бұрын

Same! I was just mournfully considering it last night. Have decreased my amount already to one and a half cups, but the more I've learned from Dr. Berg, the more I've admitted to myself certain little habits that may be impacting my health even in small ways. Will likely finish off what supply I have and give matcha a try! 🍵

Over 30 years ago I was bedridden from surgery for several weeks. I took advantage of that moment to give up caffeine for 9 months. I felt better and saved cash. Point i’m making here is that I’ve been a servant to coffee for so many years. After today again I’m going cold turkey.

I went without coffee , got a hell of a headache. You live once, ill drink my coffee in the morning. ❤❤. Costa Rican coffee is the best.

I am a coffee junkie but I quit drinking coffee cold turkey about 6 weeks ago. I thought it would help me sleep better but it hasn’t. I suppose the next thing I need to do is stay off my phone before going to bed every night. Thanks Dr. Berg!

@violetfem1808

10 ай бұрын

Me too but I was gradually reducing my amount of cups per day. I went from 12 to about 6 split through the day. I won't have coffee past 2pm and 3 at the very latest. That gives it time to leave your system by bedtime (for me that's 8-9p). The key to falling to sleep for me is no video games, news, social media or mentally engaging shows a few hours before bed. Nobrainer content only. I keep a DVR in the bedroom of only things that help me sleep - it varies for different people.

@Mr_Bones.

10 ай бұрын

At a certain point of no improvement you have to go to a sleep doctor or sleep study specialist. Sleep is such a difficult thing to self-analyze since you’re unconscience when it happens

@krollic

10 ай бұрын

turn off blue light on your devices

@SebHu711

10 ай бұрын

Try blue light glasses!

@allhimwithme5115

10 ай бұрын

Yes, so many things impact our circadian rhythm, not just caffeine. BUT, rest assured (no pun intended), cutting caffeine is definitely a big piece to your sleep issue puzzle. Keep up the great work unraveling what troubles you until you achieve the result you're after. It's definitely a process!

Watching this video while on my second cup of coffee. Watching Dr. Berg's videos and my love affair with coffee will not end.

Caffeine free for 5 months. Noticeably less anxiety and sustained energy/focus throughout the day.

I used to take 6 scoops of a 1 scoop recommendation pre-workout drink. Over years, I developed such a tolerance that I needed 6 scoops to achieve the bare minimum effect. One day, I decided to stop. I went through heavy withdrawals and depression for about 6 months. After getting over it, I've found that energy levels are balanced all day, and I have zero need for caffeine. In fact, people are often shocked to see how well I perform without it. They often don't believe it to be possible (that someone could exist without caffeine in their diet).

@christophersharp8235

5 ай бұрын

6 months is a long time to be in withdrawal... most online sources state 2-9 days. I'm on day 10 without caffeine and starting to feel better - still a bit flat tho.

I noticed that caffeine makes me break out. I used to break out all the time in my chin area which let me know that it was my hormones. I was taking vitamins and all sorts of things that were great for the skin yet I would still break out. One day I just decided I didn’t feel like having coffee. I wasn’t in the mood. I noticed my skin cleared up, but that would still occasionally happen, even when drinking coffee on a regular basis. It wasn’t till a month or two later I started drinking coffee again, and I started breaking out. When I noticed this, I just stopped drinking coffee, and I have never broken out ever since. I’ve learned I can drink coffee occasionally, but not as consistent as I had been. To this day I have clear beautiful skin.

Thank you for covering this. Caffeine has messed up my stomach and a number of other things. I can't handle just having it in moderation, so for me personally I'm better without it.

@Drberg

10 ай бұрын

Very good. You can do it!

@mhassansair

10 ай бұрын

@@Drbergim a student and have recently started drinking coffee to be able to work longer. drinking around 2-3 cups a day right now. should i stop while i still can?

@sirspongadoodle

10 ай бұрын

@@mhassansair yes or atleast cut back

@Trazynn

10 ай бұрын

@@mhassansair Switch to sparkling water.

@PapiQaz

10 ай бұрын

Give your adrenals a rest - gradually reduce and then try going a week or two without the stuff and then stick to one cup a day, but I'd still say every once in a while go without it for for a few days or a week

I stopped drinking any coffeine for one month 01.01.2024 to 02.01.2024. Before i was drinking 2 big cups coffee in the morning and sometimes 0.5l coke at the evening. Afzer some days i feel much better. I was so chilles in stress situations and feel so happy over the day. I could better sleep at night and my stamina in crossfit workout was much better(i laso stopped eating junkfood, softdrink and any kind of sweets). At feb 1st i drink a coke and feel bad after 30 mins. Today i drink 2 coffees and also feel bad. So i decided today i will not drink any coffeine in the future. I take now cold showers in the morning to get the same effect that i got from coffee before. I hate these showers but i feel better after

I've been off caffeine for a few weeks now, and I already feel like a different person. Here are the best things I've noticed so far: - I wake up in the morning and feel fully alert in less than five minutes. - I have consistent energy throughout the day with no afternoon crashes. - I feel calm and relaxed, with no heart palpitations (which I used to get even after just two cups or about 220 mg of caffeine before lunch). - At night, I fall asleep almost immediately. There are many more benefits, but these are my top highlights.

I had to stop all caffeine consumption five years ago (long story) and honestly have felt amazing. No lows in fatigue no afternoon burn out any more, I have a much more consistent energy level now and feel more energetic in general.

@Dbb27

10 ай бұрын

I have had the same. Very level energy throughout the day since quitting caffeine.

I quit coffee ( fyi i was drinking one coffee a day) my social anxiety and panic attacks stopped 3 days later😮😮😮😮😮 I AM SHOCKED ABOUT THE RESULTS. No more palpitations no more jelly legs in the morning no more panic attacks in the restaurant.

@Drberg

10 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Keep up the good work!

In April I had terrible symptoms of lightheadedness and dizziness, and worst of all panic attacks accompanied by hyperventilating breathing. Long story short I ended in the ER, heart test were good. I did a stress cortisol test at home and at my docs office as well. Sure enough my cortisol was shot and low. Adrenal fatigue is real! I used to drink 4 Expresso shot lattes and more for many years. I'm on the road to recovery and definitely NO MORE CAFFEINE!

I quit drinking coffee in 2016 due to a diagnosis of high blood pressure. I haven't gone back since.

It was a struggle to stop drinking coffee/caffeine, but 100% worth it.

@amandaburleson2035

10 ай бұрын

yuop now when i want to drink a cup of coffee i just think about my resting heart rate going up and that nights sleep quality will suffer so thats enought not to drink!!!

Are you some kind of wizard? I've literally decided to stop drinking coffee for the next two weeks from today and this video comes out?! I'm a big specialty coffee lover, so this is a big step for me! I usually drink around 2 cups a day, but looking forward to see how I'll feel at the end of this challenge.

It seems like these recomendations never miss the mark they come right on time like you're living in my head

Always thought I had really bad general anxiety. Then I realized it all started when I started drinking coffee daily back in high school.

Eat low carb, OMAD, exercise regularly and am fit and slim. So, I am not going to stop drinking my morning coffee - don't care what marginal health benefits it may give. Also enjoy a glass of red wine with my meal. Life is meant to be enjoyed.

@allhimwithme5115

10 ай бұрын

He apparently isn't giving up his morning cup, either. Seems he's talking about over-doing it. Speaking of enjoying life, lighten up!

@young749Au

10 ай бұрын

Each of us have to determine what does and does not make out body healthy. If one is enjoying a high degree of health, there usually is little or no motivation to change anything. When the health goes south, this is when most make the most changes, if they change anything at all.

@mausfledermaus7811

10 ай бұрын

There is no “ one size fits all”. Actually, the psychiatrist advised my dad when he was in his 80-es to drink MORE coffee because of better blood circulation, even in the evening. He said it will not affect his sleep and it did not. But his caretakes were terrified 😂

@Hero_Of_Old

10 ай бұрын

Drug addict cope

dr berg, thanks to you and dr khalid jamil, my father is no longer diabetic. he had diabetes since 2013 and has been following you since 2021. Now finally he's reversed it, and is now in the pre diabetic stage. thanks for all the time and valuable information you put in your videos. we really appreciate it, you've changed my family's life and we'd forever be grateful to you.

@abdulrashidparacha5899

10 ай бұрын

I am a fan and follower of your great father.

I quit caffeine/tea and coffee 3 months ago. Finally after a 10 years my iron levels are normal! Got tested a few weeks ago and my ferritin levels are at 43! My entire life I could never get my levels past 30. I read that caffeine can inhibit iron absorption. I’m hoping over time I can get my levels in the 50’s-60’s!

Just did 25 days off. I love your videos on fasting, all the technical/physiological changes. I'm excited to see what this video says. Maybe I can quit for a month once every year or something but man I love coffee

I was an everyday coffee drinker for three years straight, caffeine in some form everyday.... cut out coffee and immediately within a month had the worst panic attacks of my life.

@lightmetamorphosis

10 ай бұрын

3 years only? Lucky you, I've been hooked since childhood.

@almaburns6562

10 ай бұрын

​@@lightmetamorphosis So have you tried cutting out caffeine and if so, what were the side-effects?

@lightmetamorphosis

10 ай бұрын

@@almaburns6562 I've done it for up to a week before. It's all true, you definitely feel the difference. It all clears up though eventually. I've never made it that far though, and I don't want to. Love my coffee vice. I had some headaches for a few days, felt irritable, low energy and all that. It's not too bad though, especially if you ween off of it like the Doc said.

@drozdforce8853

10 ай бұрын

@@lightmetamorphosis i quit 3 weeks ago and iam not going back, i felt like a junkie always looking forward to my next caffeine preworkout and felt drained without it, i hated those ups and downs, especially downs obviously, its not healthy i would say

@lightmetamorphosis

10 ай бұрын

@@drozdforce8853 Oh yeah those are totally different. Very bad for us, I love my black coffee though.

*_Once a year I take a caffeine break._* *_After 2 weeks, I start sleeping much deeper, longer and much, much better._* *_It's as if my body is catching up to lost sleep, which it might be._* *_Then after 2-3-4 weeks, I want a cup of coffee, and coffee REALLY works then._* *_I continue to drink 1-2 cups before noon from now on. After 8-10 months it's a bit 'meh' and I start wondering "what's the point?"_* *_So, from this year and moving on, I'll go on a coffee break 2 times a year, maybe in a year or two, 3 times a year._* Edit for spelling.

A college kid here… started drinking coffee everyday about a year ago. Boy does it have so many affects that I refuse to recognize because I just love the high it gives me, but I am gonna quit. This was a nicely made video

No coffee or cold drinks for 2 years, feel amazing, heavy caffeine user 50 years, working great for me.

Wow. How ironic. Today marks 30 days without caffeine for me. Being a swing shift worker the last decade I was heavily reliant on it. Or so I thought. I don’t think I’ll ever go back, I feel so much better without it. I never realized I was in an almost permanent fight or flight response due to being on it so long. Sleep significantly easier and can remember dreams now, which I legit thought I was broken because I haven’t remembered a single dream since childhood. I don’t feel tiredness all day long whereas I used to keep upping my dose to keep up to the point of illness. I did narrow down to one cup of coffee a day for a month before quitting, then had a terrible headache for about 4 days once I quit before feeling normal again. I do drink non caffeinated herbals teas now, which I find extremely enjoyable and hydrating compared to coffee. Highly recommend getting off it, people everywhere will call you crazy, but now it kinda feels like everyone else is crazy. Lol.

@amandaburleson2035

10 ай бұрын

thats great too here 45 days here with me, when i get an urge i remind myself about all the negatives. we can do this!! KEEP IT UP! ! ! !

Been off it for 7 years. Had weekly migraines from age 7 til age 42. Read an article about caffeine sensitivity. I’ve had 2 migraines in 7 years. Would never go back on it for any reason. Much less anxiety, and stress. Just takes perseverance to stay off it. After a couple months it’s much easier

@Drberg

10 ай бұрын

Wow, amazing. Thanks for the advice.

@IIISentorIII

5 ай бұрын

​@@Drberg He is my brother and he is lying to you. He just writes garbage to feel important some times. Sorry for that but we are working with him on that! Problem is he kinda is a slow learner also...

Your videos are amazing,, honestly I think you should have a podcast.

I have to have my coffee in the morning. But I don't consider it an addiction. An addiction is something that's harming you, but you can't stop it. A cup of coffee in the morning is not harming me.

@FreeFreyja-bc3bk

6 ай бұрын

My coffee addiction is definitely harming me. It gives me horrible anxiety and makes me puke sometimes. Yet I can’t stop 😐

@sparkywatts3072

6 ай бұрын

I have those same symptoms when I can't get some caffeine in the morning.@@FreeFreyja-bc3bk

I drink basically light roast coffee which is the least processed and highest in caffeine with heavy cream as a meal. I have skipped coffee for a few days and the biggest side effect was depression. I always check my blood pressure before consuming and sometimes have taken it to raise it and boost my mood more than my energy. It doesn't make me anxious but gives me a positive outlook. Since I don't drink any alcohol, I've drank coffee at parties to be more relaxed and sociable. I've also used it as an expectorant. I would like to drink tea as a substitute to wean myself off caffeine and gain benefits not in coffee but find its harder on the stomach.Most days when I'm alone, one cup is all I need, the other is to be with friends and they are paying my Starbucks.😅

Great video Dr. Berg. For us middle aged men who have sensitive bladders and suffer from nocturia, , cutting back on caffeine included drinks is a huge must or it will be a busy night back and forth to the washroom. Some teas have very high caffeine counts so you need to check the content before consuming. Also keep an eye on the chocolate intake.

@simppolice123

8 ай бұрын

The “washroom”? Where tf are you from?

@annrhodes3544

7 ай бұрын

@@simppolice123 that’s Canadians for you!

I quit caffeine ten days ago. It felt like having the flu. But now I can sleep much better. Anxiety has gone and my energy level seems to be more constant.

You're the best doc....I loose 1kg a weak just by quitting sugar and bread and 8h/16h diet....I have to slow down my coffee bad habit.

Good video! One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was giving up coffee about 8 month’s ago. My sleep greatly improved, my mental focus improved, my vision improved because the caffeine is no longer blocking the little blood veins connected to the eyes. I recommend reading the book “caffeine blues”. It’s an eye opener.

@julien-shadows3821

10 ай бұрын

Yes, vasoconstriction in my eyes for me too... Heavy eyes, hypersensitive light and tired 🥴

@ELFACAPRO

9 ай бұрын

@@julien-shadows3821 Man, glad im not the only one with this. Its so uncomfortable!

I’ve recently been told about not having coffee until one and a half hours after you wake up. apparently you start off on the adrenal system and move to a different system, however drinking coffee first thing eliminates the body’s ability to produce the right hormone later on. Would love this fact checked by Dr Berg. Thank you for your videos, so good!

@raystudevent7446

10 ай бұрын

Went off caffiene for 3 weeks and my blood pressure had dropped and I'm so relaxed

@babyreps365

10 ай бұрын

100% start your day with movement then a little of water then a couple hours of nothing. This is the way

@misstramaine1981

10 ай бұрын

I have been adjusting when I consume coffee, I don't drink it first thing in the morning. I force myself to drink 2 cups of water first thing in the morning most days. Baby steps...😊

@nottoday3666

10 ай бұрын

@@babyreps365 That is impossible and for me, impractical - I'm trying to wake up when I get up and it's part of my morning ritual =D

@guillervz

10 ай бұрын

@@babyreps365 Totally correct, that's the way to go

Love your videos! Never stop, thank you so much. You're so intelligent and you make it easy for ANYONE to understand. God bless you doc. Xoxo

This is a very informative video thank you,i was a heavy tea drinker for years and had a little anxiety,i now just drink lemon and ginger tea in morning and drink loads of water all day and my anxiety is almost gone

I’m very surprised that you did not include these benefits of drinking coffee: Improve overall health. ... Protect against Type 2 diabetes. ... Control Parkinson's disease symptoms. ... Slow the progress of dementia. ... Safeguard the liver. ... Promote heart health. ... Reduce melanoma risk. ... Lower mortality risk.

@swansuz

10 ай бұрын

Definitely helpful with ADHD too!

@nishchal11a

10 ай бұрын

Special applause for those who will quit coffee after watching this video

@swansuz

10 ай бұрын

@@nishchal11a Why? It isn't a moral choice. It is a practical one based on individual needs.

@gus5966

10 ай бұрын

Is 10 cups a day ok

@martinrea8548

10 ай бұрын

@@gus5966Sure. Voltaire used to drink 40 cups a day.

At the age of 14 years my Coffee addiction started! And just now I understand the cascade of health issues that came with…

I used to drink maybe 5 or 6 cups of coffee a day. Following advice from a 'health fanatic' friend I stopped instantly and spent 2 days of being ill, wanting to vomit, feeling like death. I went back on to it and slowly weaned off it, over a period of about 4weeks. Feel so much better since. I have it now as a treat perhaps once a day, but not every day.

@Drberg

9 ай бұрын

Okay, that's good. Wishing you good health!

One small cup of freshly brewed light coffee in the morning is more than enough for me. I sometimes substitute it with a cup of green tea with mint. I can also go the whole month of Ramadan without a single drop of coffee, causing only a bit of drowsiness the first three days or so, and only have the occasional green tea with mint after my meal.

@whitemountainapache3297

Ай бұрын

Green tea contains lots of caffeine.

I couldn't drink coffee until I was in my 50s. It used to give me a headache. After gaving up sugar and nasty carbs my headaches went away and now I can drink it. I love the habbit of getting up in the morning and drinking a cup of black coffee. Its so relaxing. I have one cup 50/50 caffeine/decaf in the morning and a decaf in the afternoon after lunch, sometimes with stevia and cream. Its my relax time.

@dzevadbayraktar322

10 ай бұрын

its really addiction that makes you think you are having relaxing time; you can also have some tea instead but whatever makes you think

@duggiehere7500

10 ай бұрын

Fyi...decaf beans are soaked in formaldehyde...check it out.

@hicoteo

10 ай бұрын

@@dzevadbayraktar322 You may be right but I drink it more for health benefits. With the 50/50 mix its like having 1/2 cup a day. I don't need it to wake me. Its just nice to get up and chill with a beverage that I could never enjoy before.

@amandaburleson2035

10 ай бұрын

youre a drug addict, plain and simple, dotn quit, its your body. but know youre not differnt from an alcoholic or stoner etc.... i pity you

Thank you Dr Berg for doing this video so many people are addicted to coffee and alcohol that I know it’s truly apart of the problem of health issues in America.

@peterclement3763

8 ай бұрын

I stopped using sugar and alcohol. Now I start with coffee😅and I love coffee

At the end of my first week. Missed two days of work from a 2 day light sensitive headache. And 1 week into carnivore diet too. Don't give up!!!

Im going to try this Dr. Berg ❤ If I'm still alive in 30 days, I'll come back and comment on this post. 😂

@thetruthiswithin1721

3 ай бұрын

We've been waiting, but it's 6 months now 😮😢. R.i.p

@DouglasNicholson-ff6ep

2 ай бұрын

​@@thetruthiswithin1721Yeah, I knew her. She didn't pull through.

I'm more awake in the afternoons without caffeine and way less irritable or anxious. I'm also not overthinking as much. I usually get a steamer in the morning and that helps. The habit is hard to stop. I do miss the caffeinated workouts. This channel has improved my life so much. Thank you! 💛

@EricV-lq3jq

10 ай бұрын

About how much caffeine were you drinking? Was the anxiety/overthinking helpful in retrospect? The main complaint with caf is irratibiliity/anxiety, but is it needless worrying or is it simply being more engaged?

@stephm5877

10 ай бұрын

@EricV-lq3jq I was drinking about a medium-sized cold brew in the mornings. I am sensitive to caffeine, so looking back, I think the lack of quality sleep was the actual problem. The overthinking was like my brain was overstimulated to the point it would lead to overwhelm and limit productivity, so looking back it was wasted time.

@humblewoodcutter2754

8 ай бұрын

I also like to take a steamer in the morning.

Great info thank you. I also have tried numerous times in past few months to stop. I just love the smell & whole experience of drinking coffee. It’s been a whole week now and hope to really give it up. Drinking roasted chicory root tea/coffee as a substitute it’s healthier too.

Excellent advice, I have all the symptoms. I'm weaning myself off it.

I have had to cut down my consumption alot at one stage I was drinking 4-5 cups a day of strong coffee at work, more than anything making a cuppa and going through the process I realized was more about taking a mental break from work and getting away from my desk, I have now replaced my cuppa making time with a 5 to 10 minute walk its amazing how much more alert I feel just walking and moving. I now try and limit myself to one cup of coffee and one cup of tea and I try not to drink them later than 2pm.

Caffeine triggered tachycardia in me and I was taken by ambulance to the hospital. My heart rate went up to 180 bpm, apparently the caffeine caused my heart's electrical impulses (sinus nide) to misfire. I won't say the brand of coffee, but it was from a major chain / store renown for strong coffee.

Be careful with ashwaganda people! it can cause anhedonia. It was helpful for me but I found myself becoming numb towards life events that should make me really excited or happy. Love the content Eric!

Dr. Berg is the man!!! Thank you

I unintentionally quit soda/coffee/energy drinks/alcohol a month ago and I think I'm going to just run with it. Haven't had much for cravings, I'm hoping to see more benefits down the road. I've had a slightly harder time maintaining a proper sleep schedule but that might be attributed to a life change that is less physically and mentally demanding.

@downtownchewinggumbums3927

10 ай бұрын

Try homeopathy for your sleep issues. No side effects and not addictive.