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Compare how different energy sources affect your body and mind.

Energy Curves Comparison

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Coffee

The Sharp Edge

Fast-acting caffeine that hits hard and wears off quickly. Great for immediate alertness, but comes with crash and jitter risks.

Peak

15-45m

Duration

2-3h

Crash

High

Jitters

Med-High

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Coffee is a concentrated caffeine extract from roasted beans. It contains almost nothing except caffeine, chlorogenic acids, and antioxidants. No fibers, no buffers, no slow-release compounds — it's the pure "sharp edge" of stimulation.

Caffeine enters the bloodstream all at once, crosses into the brain rapidly, blocks adenosine sharply, and triggers dopamine + norepinephrine in minutes. This creates sharp focus but also stress-response side effects.

People who want immediate focus, tolerate fast stimulation, and have stable sleep. Great for short bursts of deep work. Less ideal for those with anxiety, high stress, or poor sleep.

Drink 90-120 minutes after waking. Avoid after 2 PM. Eat before drinking. Use 1-2 cups, not 4-6. Take caffeine-free days to reset tolerance.

Benefits

  • Boosts focus & reaction time
  • Enhances physical performance
  • Contains antioxidants

Downsides

  • Fast crash after peak
  • Disrupts sleep & raises cortisol
  • Builds tolerance quickly
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Duration

2-3h
1-2h
4-6h
4-6h

Crash Risk

High
Very High
Low
Zero

Jitter Risk

Med-High
High
Very Low
None

Sleep Impact

Significant
Severe
Minimal
Minimal

Daily Use

Caution
No
Yes
Yes