Could Your Morning Coffee Be Making You More Tired?
Ever wonder why your morning coffee gives you a quick boost but then leaves you even more tired a few hours later?
You’re not making it up! There’s a reason coffee might actually be draining your energy, especially as we get older.
Your body naturally gets an energy boost from cortisol first thing in the morning. That’s the hormone that wakes you up and helps you feel alert. But when you reach for coffee straight away (especially before breakfast), you can end up with:
Extra cortisol (which can make you feel anxious or on edge)
More stomach acid (which can cause reflux or tummy issues)
Messy blood sugar swings (leading to that dreaded energy crash mid-morning)
Over time, this can leave you feeling even more tired and craving more caffeine to get through the day.
Want the good news?
You don’t have to give up your coffee! Just change how you drink it:
Wait an hour after waking up before your first cup. Let your body’s natural energy kick in first.
Have your coffee with food. Aim for some protein and healthy fats (like eggs, avocado, Greek yogurt, or nuts) to steady your blood sugar and avoid crashes.
Hydrate before coffee. A big glass of water with a pinch of sea salt helps boost hydration and energy.
Bottom line:
Coffee isn’t the enemy—but when and how you drink it makes a huge difference in how you feel.
Give these simple tweaks a try this week and see if your energy improves. Sometimes small changes can make the biggest difference, especially in your 40s and beyond!
