Caffeine
136 sourcesRay 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.
Key Positions
- Coffee supports oxidative metabolism by opposing adenosine (a metabolic inhibitor)
- Documented protective effects against liver disease, Parkinson's, and several cancers
- Coffee contains magnesium, niacin, and other beneficial compounds beyond caffeine
- Best consumed with sugar and cream/milk to avoid blood sugar drops
- Coffee's diuretic effect requires adequate salt and fluid intake
- Moderate consumption (1-3 cups) is metabolically supportive
- Acts synergistically with thyroid hormone to support metabolic rate
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