The Worst Time To Have Coffee... Is That Even Possible?

As affirmed coffee addict, I am horrified by the thought of a bad time to drink coffee, But there is a really smart guy out there that did a study on this (sarcasm intended). Yes, there was.

The study has revealed that the worst time to consume caffeine in the day is six hours before bedtime as it can have significant, disruptive effects on sleep. Christopher Drake, PhD of the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, led the study, says that drinking a big cup of coffee on the way home from work can lead to negative effects on sleep just as if someone were to consume caffeine closer to bedtime. 

Drake and his research team studied 12 healthy normal sleepers, as determined by a physical examination and clinical interview. Participants were instructed to maintain their normal sleep schedules. The study was published in Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

I must admit, again as an affirmed coffee addict, this is not a great revelation by any stretch of the imagination. Which begs the question. Why do we need an official study to determine, caffeine will keep you awake? So, Dr. Drake, you could have just asked me.


Source: Business Standard