Peat Archive

Ray Peat was an advocate for coffee and caffeine, viewing them as metabolically supportive. He argued that caffeine supports cellular respiration, opposes adenosine (a metabolic inhibitor), and has documented protective effects against liver disease, Parkinson's disease, cancer, and diabetes. He recommended coffee with sugar and cream or milk as a metabolically supportive beverage.

Peat noted that coffee provides more than just caffeine — it contains magnesium, niacin, and other beneficial compounds. He recommended 1-3 cups daily, preferably with meals, and noted that coffee's diuretic effect means adequate salt and water should accompany it. He distinguished between the metabolic support of coffee and the overstimulation of excessive caffeine intake.