Caffeine and Your Cycle: How Much Is Too Much?
We get it, coffee is life. But if you’re feeling jittery, irritable, or sleepless (especially before your period), it might be time to rethink your caffeine habits.
Caffeine increases cortisol, your stress hormone, and can:
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Contribute to painful periods
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Disrupt sleep (even if consumed early in the day)
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Raise anxiety and heart rate
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Increase hot flashes and nightsweats in peri/menopausal women
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Deplete B vitamins and magnesium—both crucial for hormone balance
Signs you might be overdoing it:
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Afternoon crashes or wired-but-tired feeling
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Hormonal headaches or tender breasts
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Trouble falling or staying asleep
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Irritability before your period
Try these swaps:
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Matcha or half-caf in the luteal phase
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Herbal alternatives like rooibos, dandelion, or chaga
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Protein + fat before your morning brew to reduce jitters
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Wait at least 90 minutes after you wake up to drink your first cup
Caffeine doesn’t have to be the villain—but your hormones will thank you if you keep it in check.
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