Just note that caffeinated coffee seems to have the opposite effects after an sTBI =(. I think that I have to switch to decaf as caffeinated coffee is starting to make me far more stressed at all times and is giving me weird headaches (as if I am going through withdrawals)... I'm definitely between a rock and a hard place right now...
The issue is HOW the coffee is decaffeinated (I’m literally a guru). If methylene chloride, That is a harsh chemical that leaves residuals in the final product; not only bad for the body, but also tastes bad. Look for decaf that has been decaffeinated via Swiss Water Process (more about the process, not actual Swiss water). Better for you and tastes better too. As with anything healthier for you, It will cost a little more. Don’t take my word for it. Look it up!
@@StephanieKraftKicking Horse Coffee uses the Swiss process. The company only has one brand of decaf but I love it. It’s whole bean so it requires grinding. Maybe it comes preground, but I’m not sure.
I used to drink regular coffee everyday until my body started hurting all over. I found out that I was dealing with high blood pressure, and regular coffee seemed to exacerbate that issue. Now I drink decaf and that problem is gone:-)
I think it would be very helpful when talking about decaf coffee, to talk about the difference between the Swiss Water process and the chemical process often used. There are a lot of very negative chemicals used in the non Swiss Water process, like Formaldehyde, etc. Are there any studies comparing the two? There was also a study out a while ago (no idea what it was called or who did it) but it said that decaf coffee raised ApoB levels where the regular coffee did not. Can you address any of this Thomas? Would love to know what your research would show.
I was just about to respond with this same question; thanks so much for that! Yes, I would very much like to hear a response on this issue! Thanks again!!!
thankfully these days, after the bad rep of formaldehyde, most decaf coffee is made using either water, CO2 or ...sugarcane (ethyl acetate). But yes, Swiss Water is the golden standard as far I as know.
Repace coffee slowly by subbing out 1 tsp of roasted chicory root grains & keep increasing the amt until all coffee is out of your diet. Plus tastes so good! 😊
Caffeine is good for your liver though EDIT: WebMD: "When your body digests caffeine, it makes a chemical called paraxanthine that slows the growth of the scar tissue involved in fibrosis. That may help fight liver cancer, alcohol-related cirrhosis, non-alcohol-related fatty liver disease, and hepatitis C."
I sip on green tea all day, and average about 4 DL or 4 teabags, noticed huge benefits of small amount of caffeinated green tea and the polyphenols. same with coffee I only take a small sip through the day, like 0.3 DL per sip. Microdosing caffeine has given me way more energy than a large cup at once of say 100-150mg in one sitting.
Drink matcha tea instead for optimal health. Costco selling organic. But if you want higher grade as ceremonial, it tastes ways better and higher quality. Costco matcha is still good if you don't want to pay too much for daily tea.
I love sencha green tea throughout the day. Green tea after coffee always seems to give me a cleaner energy feel. Probably the l theanine being more calming
Yes I drink decaf coffee every morning after my workout and before breaking my fast for years. And yes it still keep me alert and energyzed but drinking late afternoon or evening Do Not keep me awake at bedtime. It still have some caffeine but not enough to bother your nervous system, I believe. If you use instant decaffeinated coffee, make sure you buy the brands that use the CO2 decaffeination process without chemicals that is very important for your health in the long run. It cost double but worth it and flavor is not different than the brewed coffee. My boss used to say where I hide my coffee maker? Another trick for instant coffee, keep it in the freezer when not in use. That preserve the quality and flavor of the coffee until you finish the jar. Always keep in freezer.
Try the no fun Jo decaf, it taste like coffee,it's organic and it goes thru a natural process called the Swiss water decaf method,this is the best tasting coffee,beating out the regular coffee 😋😋😋😋😋
There are several cultures around the world that drink coffee and have longevity. That's good enough for me, but I drink swiss water decaf because regular coffee can aggrevate heart arrythmias in me, the decaf doesn't regardless of how much I drink. Plus, I want to enjoy life, engage in social activities and I like it, with just a little cream or even black.
I love 1 tablespoon of ginger juice in decaf coffee. It compensates for the kind of half-baked taste of decaf, plus the combination of antioxidants of ginger juice and coffee is just twice the deal. Recommended trying!
Wow, a lot of good information. I drink deCaf every day , and I also add some raw cocoa, cinnamon. and a bit of mushroom powder to give it an even bigger health boost!
I’ve had only decaf for 5 yrs now, both coffee and tea. The original reson to switch to decaf was hyperthyreoidea. Feels really good to get the facts for the benefits from your video. Thank you.
Attempting to go down the rabbit hole of google search to find a reputable and honest article on this-----frustrating how this has become difficult on so many different important topics.
So much pesticide! Like globally a high percentage, but coffee is made from the seed which is not in contact with the pesticide, so it doesn't really hold onto the chemicals the way fruit and vegetables do. It's more of a threat to the environment than yourself. That being said, I ain't taking any chances. I drink almost only organic coffee and if I drink decaf, it's organic swiss water decaf.
My biggest concern with decaf coffee is the process to make it. The most-common methods of decaffeination involve chemical solvents, usually ethyl acetate or methylene chloride. Have you considered this?
@OliHandy2008 ?? Do you mean to say Costco? I have a bag of “Kirkland’s Decaf House Blend Custom Roasted by Starbucks”. (Whole bean) I can’t find any info on the bag as to how it is roasted. How do you find out?
Gotta try decaf I drink waaay too much coffee (whereas I think it impacts my fat burning negatively, even as I'm almost on perpetual keto, and can't really afford to keep losing even more muscle with intermittent fasting); one cup of regular in the morning but replacing the rest with decaf sounds like a good plan.
@@barbaras3206 I'm pretty much at the end of the road when it comes to diet/fat burning, atm. I could get the 4 pack if I was losing weight, and/or if I spend 15+hrs at the gym weekly (which I can't, these days, due to work) I'm planning on a lipo (which I've never done) to get rid if the abdominal fatty cells permanently.
i started drinking decaf cause i would take preworkout and drink coffee throughout the day and realized that by 6:30-7:00 my body would crash and i will just feel groggy cause all the caffeine i was consuming, i started drinking decaf and i noticed i have energy at the same time i used to crash, its such a great substitute and i also i am on weight loss journey and i also noticed that decaf suppressed my appetite as well.
A lot of people in this comment section seem to think decaf has no caffeine. It still has caffeine, it's just a lot less than normal. Decaf makes it easier to keep caffeine to safe levels and avoid negative side effects, but still gives you the attention/focus that most people drink coffee for.
I switched to decaf Green Tea recently after Open Heart Surgery to replace a congenitally defective Aortic Valve. I wonder if I should try Decaf Coffee once in awhile now? Who makes the best & safest Decaf Coffee?
One should drink GOOD decaf coffee. In that way, you could still enjoy coffee and not have as many jitters and symptoms that regular coffee brings. I had brands of decaf coffee that helped me get through college.
Thanks 🙏 for your content I started drinking decaf first thing in the morning to delay my first hit of caffeine, one of your previous videos spoke of the benefits. I drink the decaf now after 1pm and I’m starting to sleep 😴 better 👏
Back 103 lbs ago when I was pre diabetic regular coffee would make me go hypoglycemic. Now that I'm fat adapted and keto and my fasting glucose is around 72 it no longer does that ever thankfully.
I have ADD, so caffeine may actually affect me differently, but I’ve always found hot coffee in the morning to be more of a placebo for me in the last 10 or so years. I think it’s funny that the intro paints coffee as only being desirable as a caffeine delivery system :p I actually like how coffee tastes 😁 Anyway, appreciate this video as always.
ive been on decaf for 3 months now, i switched for health reasons and because regular coffee gave me very bad anxiety, even with decaf i can still feel the anxiety a bit from the tiny bit of caffeine in it because my brain is just so sensitive to any amount of caffeine. I had no withdrawl effects switching from regular to decaf luckily it was a very easy switch but i know some people in my family who cant even go without 3 cups a day of regular coffee so its different for everyone. I wish the decaf was 100% caffeine free that would be best for me, i also cut out foods with caffeine.
I'm still learning...please explain why (after drinking coffee and your glucose goes up) that might not be a good thing for your body to release stored sugar? Not withstanding the potential rise in insulin as well. Ty!!
Wow, first I heard about drinking decaffeinated instead of regular coffee since I have been on low carb intermittent fasting. Always heard coffee was ok just no cream/ surgery.
I don't think this video is meant to throw caffeine under the bus. It should be avoided later in the day. The point is to also give consideration to decaf because of all the naturally occurring beneficial compounds other than caffeine can be continued to be enjoyed after your caffeine cutoff time. Coffee roasters have also evolved over the years that there are plenty of decaf options available without sacrificing taste. Only drawback is the decaffeination process causes the roasted whole beans to be more porous and lose freshness faster. There's also some debate on the safety of some decaf processes, but Swiss water should be good, and sugarcane or Ethyl Acetate is maybe also perfectly fine? I forget what the other one is called, something involving chloride but I only get my decaf from local reputable roasters and this hasn't been an issue.
I am not a coffee, addict, per se, but I like it in the morning, and generally have tea in the afternoon. For a long time I did 50-50, then I weaned down further to only 1/3 caffeinated. It’s a little bit of a drag sometimes to blend it myself, but I don’t like being addicted to anything. This is just icing on that cake. And, yes, try to get good quality!
So glad to hear this! I switched to Decaf recently, but did not order Organic. I did have to adjust to the difference, but maybe this is due to age. I start the day with Green & White tea, then just before my fast is ending I have a cuppa decaf. Just heard your video about 6 teas for weight. Great info
I've been drinking swiss water processed decaf for 40 years. I hear in the Keto-Carnivore community opposing views. I was looking for someone I respect in this space, you're it Thomas! Thanks for the video.
I used to drink 2 to 3 cups a day. I switch to decaf 8 months ago. I feel 1000x better. I have tired days like normal, but I haven’t had any fatigue in 7 in a half months. Compared to years of feeling fatigued almost daily. I’m not going back. I did it with a FREE 11 to 12 days step guide on RUclips. I reduce my caffeine intake. Than started adding more and more amounts of decaf to my regular daily until I was drinking only decaf. I only had slight headaches towards the end of my days on the first two days.
I want to give the viewers a major life hack when it comes to using decaf coffee as a healthy antioxidant beverage. Do it cold brew in the fridge overnight, but not with water. Instead? A good quality coconut water instead. Putting decaf ground coffee in coconut water in the fridge overnight to cold brew, not only pulls out all the coffee nutrients into the coconut water, but the coconut water itself is highly alkalizing, and loaded with potassium. So it becomes a true alkalizing power beverage, when the potassium in the coconut water, is infused with the antioxidants of decaf coffee. You can even cold brew it doing half and half, half water and have coconut water. Remember, coffee is still acidic, so cold brewing it in coconut water that is highly alkaline, brings the PH of the beverage back to neutral (7.2), when coffee acidity in plain water is usually around a 6. Yes, decaf coconut water cold brew. Don’t confuse coconut water, with coconut milk. Not the same. Although the healthiest creamer for coffee, happens to also be coconut milk. 😆
Why I do not drink decaf. The hard beans are warmed and soaked in liquid to dissolve and remove the caffeine in one of four ways: using water alone, using a mixture of water and solvents (most commonly methylene chloride or ethyl acetate) applied either directly or indirectly, or using water and “supercritical carbon dioxide.”
I believe that to get coffee decaffeinated, some fairly harmful chemicals are used and can be found in trace amounts. I tend to stay clear because of this.
Thanks for the advice man, I’m gonna try drinking more decaf instead of caffeinated. Especially in the morning, my first cup will be decaf, to postpone the stress cafeïne gives.
I switched to decaf. I was drinking 3-4 cups in am of regular for 30 years then going to the gym. I’m 57 in good shape. Huge problem happened, my joints especially my knees were killing me. After a lot of trial and error eliminating foods, I realized I had developed cortisol resistance. Coffee been jacking up my cortisol for years and now body wasn’t responding. Switched to decaf and after a few weeks I’m 90% better. Might never go back to caffeine or maybe 1 cup. But that could lead back to 3-4.
I gave up caffeine 3 months ago. My testosterone went from below 100 nano grams up to 400.. average I’ve changed nothing but giving up the caffeine 100% guys you only live once and we deserve better !
I blend all organic beans, 25% caff, 75% decaf,for years. My 57-y/o liver should be gone from decades of carb and alcohol abuse but had a fibroscan done and no evidence of damage other than fatty liver, ditto labs, all good, can only figure the coffee helped greatly. I would not have coffee within a few hours of taking thiamine.
Just now about to watch this one. Love this guy and what he shares with us after walking the walk. Anyone know if he has any more videos about reducing extra skin when losing weight. I am 47, fire fighter(lots of injuries over the years)but after ballooning to 343lbs I am down to 284.5 as of this morning😅. Just anxious to help my body best I can to keep elasticity up while hoping I can keep the skin tightening happening. I am in keto with 1 or two meals a day. I have been doing a 48 hour fast every week for two weeks after watching Thomas video about the autophagy and cleaning out corrupt proteins to allow the skin to do its thing. Have plenty of Cetaphil moisturizer and their lotion to help on the outside while eating clean and keeping nutrients up. Just curious if he has any more videos anyone can direct me to where he goes more in depth about his particular process. The dood is more shredded than a Julian salad!(Tropic Thunder)😄. But it’s so impressive what he has accomplished! 🍻🤙🏽. Thanks in advance!!
@@jamesdean7756 thanks Ann and James. He actually touched on the benefit of a 24 and 48 hour fast in a video I had seen and saved. So I have two 48 hour fast under my belt in the last month. I appreciate the responses guys and Ann thanks for the reference! I’ll check him out!
I drink my first cup of coffee shortly before my workout, which is usually near midday. I'll typically use coffee as the base for my most-workout collagen shake, and I'll typically have a cup after lunch. As for the caffeine, I really hardly notice it. "I'll see you at Sizzler?" 🤣
I’ve been drinking decaf two years now and love it. My dangerously high cortisol levels plummeted once I cut out caffeine (combined with other dietary/life changes). Now when I have a regular coffee I’m hyper aware of how much it affects my nervous system - super unpleasant wirey buzz! It can take some trial and error to find decaf beans with the flavor you like, but worth it in the end!
I drink green or bergamot infused tea later in the day rather than any kind of coffee. I do however drink coffee in the late morning for its exercise benefits and makes me alert in the morning. Decaf does have similar benefits to coffee though antioxidants may be up to 15% lower. Just be careful how they process decaf because the solvents have issues. Methylene chloride solvent can irritate the nose, throat, give headaches & temporarily slows down your central nervous system. It is also a possible mutagen and can be reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. Some studies have shown a potential risk for triggering rheumatoid arthritis. The decaf process has also been found to increase fatty acids that can affect metabolic syndrome and increase the risk of heart disease. So please be careful drinking 3-4 cups of decaf a day. Just remember it is still an ultra-processed beverage. Coffee beans in its natural state has caffeine.
Switched too decaff a few months ago and feel better and ever and getting leaner while gaining muscle Granted it's probably because of my 10 hours of sleep and whole food high protein high fat diet and training intensely and walking 20k steps a day BUT it's definitely the decaff x)
But the caffeine from a good quality, organic (non sprayed) beans is very much good for you, sure too much caffeine is not good and especially if someone is consuming too much later in the day but I'd say in addition to the antioxidants found in the beans, the caffeine itself is helpful in boosting mood and endorphins from the higher thermal affect drinking a hot cup such as on a cold day or just the enhanced mood benefits of the caffeine.
@@starrseed2687 so then why is he drinking Decafe? Also I'm stating the counter point because the headline is reading as if coffee without the caffeine is better, hence why Thomas is making a video about this and I'm pointing out all of the benefits of the caffeine plus in order for them to extract and remove the caffeine from the coffee beans, that in of itself is a very chemical driven process and anyone who knows about coffee knows Decafe is far inferior because they've had to go through the process of stripping the caffeine out of the bean where it naturally occurs.
TD - been long time follower. Some of us are concerned that you’re selling out a bit to stay relevant in popular mainstream. I wonder if this decaf bid isn’t anther twist - you’ve said the opposite in other vids. Anyway I follow ya mainly for the science.
Bro I just bought the biggest bag of fully caffeinated ground pike place roast from Starbucks, this video was one day late for me. I'll have to give Decaf a shot in 6 months when my supply is gone.
The most deadly chemical known to man, dihydrogen oxide. It literally dissolves metal and is found in high concentrations in industrial floor cleaner and sodas.
Acrylamides. Had to mention. Is there a listing of the decaf benefits that caffeinated does not also enjoy. Like chlorogenic acid is in both. What about benefits of decaf that are not benefits of caff as well. Kind of too technical for me. (TTDL)tootechnicaldidntlisten
I have had to switch from regular to decaf and go to a low-sodium diet, to get my blood pressure down to a good level. That works but I am very disappointed in the poor selection of decaf coffee available. There are dozens of coffee brands available at my grocery but only three of them are decaf. This sucks to be a coffee lover and have only a few lamé choices available.
Can you please do a video on these new erythritol findings? Apparently, it causes risk of heart attack/stroke due to clotting. I think they're blaming everything for clotting nowadays, but I'm sure many would value your analysis and opinion on the topic.
There is a report that just came out that said that erythritol causes heart attacks, strokes and blood clots. I use erythritol! What am I going to put in my coffee now? Can you help with this and have your read the report. It is very troubling!
As a diabetic, Caffeine is the one thing I don't want but have to deal with when drinking coffee. The problem is, I don't like strong black coffee, and prefer artificial flavors like a vanilla roast or something of the like. With decaf, I don't see anything that seems good. The labels just say decaf, and the flavor is plain. I'd imagine it's like nonalcoholic beer in the sense that people drink it for the alcohol, so the nonalcoholic doesn't have as many companies trying to make better tasting versions of it. If anyone knows of any good brands or types of decaf or half caf coffee, let me know.
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2. Antioxidant effects
3. Brain protective effects
4. Longevity
5. Inflammation
Thanks I only had two minutes left on my coffee break, seriously
Just note that caffeinated coffee seems to have the opposite effects after an sTBI =(. I think that I have to switch to decaf as caffeinated coffee is starting to make me far more stressed at all times and is giving me weird headaches (as if I am going through withdrawals)...
I'm definitely between a rock and a hard place right now...
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What is an sTBI ?
@@kedabro1957 severe traumatic brain injury
Do these all apply to caffeinated? The glucose, fight/flight adrenal with caffeinated? Not decaf.
The issue is HOW the coffee is decaffeinated (I’m literally a guru). If methylene chloride, That is a harsh chemical that leaves residuals in the final product; not only bad for the body, but also tastes bad.
Look for decaf that has been decaffeinated via Swiss Water Process (more about the process, not actual Swiss water). Better for you and tastes better too. As with anything healthier for you, It will cost a little more. Don’t take my word for it. Look it up!
Can you recommend a good brand for decaf processed the right way? Thanks!
I drink decaf all the time. I just checked my Kirkland (Costco) coffee and was happy to find it is decaffeinated using water. No chemicals ☺️
@@StephanieKraftKicking Horse Coffee uses the Swiss process. The company only has one brand of decaf but I love it. It’s whole bean so it requires grinding. Maybe it comes preground, but I’m not sure.
CO2 method is also natural and safe and it preserves coffee quality better. Try Kimbo and illy, best italian coffee brands.
How about DCM (dichloromethane) process? Is it safe?
I used to drink regular coffee everyday until my body started hurting all over. I found out that I was dealing with high blood pressure, and regular coffee seemed to exacerbate that issue. Now I drink decaf and that problem is gone:-)
I think it would be very helpful when talking about decaf coffee, to talk about the difference between the Swiss Water process and the chemical process often used. There are a lot of very negative chemicals used in the non Swiss Water process, like Formaldehyde, etc. Are there any studies comparing the two?
There was also a study out a while ago (no idea what it was called or who did it) but it said that decaf coffee raised ApoB levels where the regular coffee did not. Can you address any of this Thomas? Would love to know what your research would show.
I was just about to respond with this same question; thanks so much for that! Yes, I would very much like to hear a response on this issue! Thanks again!!!
Thanks for bringing this up! I would like to know the answer too.
I truly drink coffee for the flavor! I prefer decaf, and that used be all I drank, until learning about the dangers of the way it’s processed.
Kirkland, Costco brand, coffee is decaffeinated using water. No chemicals
thankfully these days, after the bad rep of formaldehyde, most decaf coffee is made using either water, CO2 or ...sugarcane (ethyl acetate). But yes, Swiss Water is the golden standard as far I as know.
Im not sure how long I would be employed without my morning caffeine.
Lol
You don't need to have decaf in the morning. Decaf is useful for later in the day if you want to have a coffee but don't want to be up all night.
Same. I was thinking I had already given up my heavy whipping cream with my coffee. Now decaffeinated? Hehe
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No cortisol spike, with all the benefits. (Plus, there’s still up to 7 mg of caffeine per cup😊)
Repace coffee slowly by subbing out 1 tsp of roasted chicory root grains & keep increasing the amt until all coffee is out of your diet. Plus tastes so good! 😊
Caffeine is good for your liver though
EDIT: WebMD: "When your body digests caffeine, it makes a chemical called paraxanthine that slows the growth of the scar tissue involved in fibrosis. That may help fight liver cancer, alcohol-related cirrhosis, non-alcohol-related fatty liver disease, and hepatitis C."
Decaf still has some caffeine, it's just not a high dose.
I sip on green tea all day, and average about 4 DL or 4 teabags, noticed huge benefits of small amount of caffeinated green tea and the polyphenols. same with coffee I only take a small sip through the day, like 0.3 DL per sip. Microdosing caffeine has given me way more energy than a large cup at once of say 100-150mg in one sitting.
Drink matcha tea instead for optimal health. Costco selling organic. But if you want higher grade as ceremonial, it tastes ways better and higher quality. Costco matcha is still good if you don't want to pay too much for daily tea.
I love sencha green tea throughout the day. Green tea after coffee always seems to give me a cleaner energy feel. Probably the l theanine being more calming
@@Hippy2021 matcha contains a fair amount of caffeine, however.
Thats a stupid way of using caffeine if you think about sleep perspective
Yes I drink decaf coffee every morning after my workout and before breaking my fast for years. And yes it still keep me alert and energyzed but drinking late afternoon or evening Do Not keep me awake at bedtime. It still have some caffeine but not enough to bother your nervous system, I believe. If you use instant decaffeinated coffee, make sure you buy the brands that use the CO2 decaffeination process without chemicals that is very important for your health in the long run. It cost double but worth it and flavor is not different than the brewed coffee. My boss used to say where I hide my coffee maker? Another trick for instant coffee, keep it in the freezer when not in use. That preserve the quality and flavor of the coffee until you finish the jar. Always keep in freezer.
These are great tips!
Try the no fun Jo decaf, it taste like coffee,it's organic and it goes thru a natural process called the Swiss water decaf method,this is the best tasting coffee,beating out the regular coffee 😋😋😋😋😋
I cut out most caffeine last July due to getting sleep anxiety, so it’s great to hear about the benefits of decaf! Thanks again for the video!
I love having a new excuse for my coffee addiction.
There are several cultures around the world that drink coffee and have longevity. That's good enough for me, but I drink swiss water decaf because regular coffee can aggrevate heart arrythmias in me, the decaf doesn't regardless of how much I drink. Plus, I want to enjoy life, engage in social activities and I like it, with just a little cream or even black.
The most-common methods of decaffeination involve chemical solvents, usually ethyl acetate or methylene chloride
I love 1 tablespoon of ginger juice in decaf coffee. It compensates for the kind of half-baked taste of decaf, plus the combination of antioxidants of ginger juice and coffee is just twice the deal. Recommended trying!
Wow, a lot of good information. I drink deCaf every day , and I also add some raw cocoa, cinnamon. and a bit of mushroom powder to give it an even bigger health boost!
I’ve had only decaf for 5 yrs now, both coffee and tea. The original reson to switch to decaf was hyperthyreoidea. Feels really good to get the facts for the benefits from your video. Thank you.
I just started drinking decaf so i won't mess with my hormones by annoying my adrinol glands before sunrise.
Surprised you're not mentioning organic coffee vs. non-organic coffee. Non-organic coffee bean growers use a massive amount of pesticides.
Attempting to go down the rabbit hole of google search to find a reputable and honest article on this-----frustrating how this has become difficult on so many different important topics.
So much pesticide! Like globally a high percentage, but coffee is made from the seed which is not in contact with the pesticide, so it doesn't really hold onto the chemicals the way fruit and vegetables do. It's more of a threat to the environment than yourself.
That being said, I ain't taking any chances. I drink almost only organic coffee and if I drink decaf, it's organic swiss water decaf.
Anothger issue is that companies lie about being organic. It's tough to win.😂
Please look into the news about Erythritol and do a video covering it.
I second this. Posted the CNN article but RUclips must have deleted it
My biggest concern with decaf coffee is the process to make it.
The most-common methods of decaffeination involve chemical solvents, usually ethyl acetate or methylene chloride. Have you considered this?
Don't be concerned. Just get it done the Swiss method. Pure water. Starbucks and Costa do it this way, iliya etc. It's VERY COMMON
@OliHandy2008 ?? Do you mean to say Costco? I have a bag of “Kirkland’s Decaf House Blend Custom Roasted by Starbucks”. (Whole bean) I can’t find any info on the bag as to how it is roasted. How do you find out?
Gotta try decaf
I drink waaay too much coffee (whereas I think it impacts my fat burning negatively, even as I'm almost on perpetual keto, and can't really afford to keep losing even more muscle with intermittent fasting); one cup of regular in the morning but replacing the rest with decaf sounds like a good plan.
Watched an md yt that claimed do some cardio within 2 hrs of wake up. Im gonna try... belly fat research.
@@barbaras3206 I'm pretty much at the end of the road when it comes to diet/fat burning, atm. I could get the 4 pack if I was losing weight, and/or if I spend 15+hrs at the gym weekly (which I can't, these days, due to work)
I'm planning on a lipo (which I've never done) to get rid if the abdominal fatty cells permanently.
i started drinking decaf cause i would take preworkout and drink coffee throughout the day and realized that by 6:30-7:00 my body would crash and i will just feel groggy cause all the caffeine i was consuming, i started drinking decaf and i noticed i have energy at the same time i used to crash, its such a great substitute and i also i am on weight loss journey and i also noticed that decaf suppressed my appetite as well.
watching this during a caffeine crash. man i cant live like this anymore
A lot of people in this comment section seem to think decaf has no caffeine. It still has caffeine, it's just a lot less than normal. Decaf makes it easier to keep caffeine to safe levels and avoid negative side effects, but still gives you the attention/focus that most people drink coffee for.
Why will you see us at sizzler? Or am I tripping and must be hungry cause I could almost swear that's what you said...
Isn’t decaf considered more processed than regular coffee?
I switched to decaf Green Tea recently after Open Heart Surgery to replace a congenitally defective Aortic Valve. I wonder if I should try Decaf Coffee once in awhile now? Who makes the best & safest Decaf Coffee?
One should drink GOOD decaf coffee. In that way, you could still enjoy coffee and not have as many jitters and symptoms that regular coffee brings. I had brands of decaf coffee that helped me get through college.
Go for decaf matcha.
Thanks 🙏 for your content
I started drinking decaf first thing in the morning to delay my first hit of caffeine, one of your previous videos spoke of the benefits.
I drink the decaf now after 1pm and I’m starting to sleep 😴 better 👏
How is decaf coffee made?
Back 103 lbs ago when I was pre diabetic regular coffee would make me go hypoglycemic. Now that I'm fat adapted and keto and my fasting glucose is around 72 it no longer does that ever thankfully.
I have ADD, so caffeine may actually affect me differently, but I’ve always found hot coffee in the morning to be more of a placebo for me in the last 10 or so years. I think it’s funny that the intro paints coffee as only being desirable as a caffeine delivery system :p I actually like how coffee tastes 😁
Anyway, appreciate this video as always.
I also have ADD and coffee usually makes me tired if I have too much so I drink half caff most of the time
ive been on decaf for 3 months now, i switched for health reasons and because regular coffee gave me very bad anxiety, even with decaf i can still feel the anxiety a bit from the tiny bit of caffeine in it because my brain is just so sensitive to any amount of caffeine. I had no withdrawl effects switching from regular to decaf luckily it was a very easy switch but i know some people in my family who cant even go without 3 cups a day of regular coffee so its different for everyone. I wish the decaf was 100% caffeine free that would be best for me, i also cut out foods with caffeine.
I'm still learning...please explain why (after drinking coffee and your glucose goes up) that might not be a good thing for your body to release stored sugar? Not withstanding the potential rise in insulin as well. Ty!!
Wow, first I heard about drinking decaffeinated instead of regular coffee since I have been on low carb intermittent fasting. Always heard coffee was ok just no cream/ surgery.
Whole whipping cream is fine...no carbs
I don't think this video is meant to throw caffeine under the bus. It should be avoided later in the day. The point is to also give consideration to decaf because of all the naturally occurring beneficial compounds other than caffeine can be continued to be enjoyed after your caffeine cutoff time.
Coffee roasters have also evolved over the years that there are plenty of decaf options available without sacrificing taste. Only drawback is the decaffeination process causes the roasted whole beans to be more porous and lose freshness faster.
There's also some debate on the safety of some decaf processes, but Swiss water should be good, and sugarcane or Ethyl Acetate is maybe also perfectly fine? I forget what the other one is called, something involving chloride but I only get my decaf from local reputable roasters and this hasn't been an issue.
I am not a coffee, addict, per se, but I like it in the morning, and generally have tea in the afternoon. For a long time I did 50-50, then I weaned down further to only 1/3 caffeinated. It’s a little bit of a drag sometimes to blend it myself, but I don’t like being addicted to anything. This is just icing on that cake. And, yes, try to get good quality!
I switched from coffee years ago to green tea but thank you for the video
So glad to hear this! I switched to Decaf recently, but did not order Organic. I did have to adjust to the difference, but maybe this is due to age. I start the day with Green & White tea, then just before my fast is ending I have a cuppa decaf. Just heard your video about 6 teas for weight. Great info
I've been drinking swiss water processed decaf for 40 years. I hear in the Keto-Carnivore community opposing views. I was looking for someone I respect in this space, you're it Thomas! Thanks for the video.
I drink decaf mostly, occasionally half caf and if I need caffeine I drink tea.
I used to drink 2 to 3 cups a day. I switch to decaf 8 months ago. I feel 1000x better. I have tired days like normal, but I haven’t had any fatigue in 7 in a half months. Compared to years of feeling fatigued almost daily. I’m not going back. I did it with a FREE 11 to 12 days step guide on RUclips.
I reduce my caffeine intake. Than started adding more and more amounts of decaf to my regular daily until I was drinking only decaf. I only had slight headaches towards the end of my days on the first two days.
My issue is the teeth staining 😞
How about decaf green tea…same???
Cafeine is the only disadvantage?
For me cafeine use is somewhat simular to using small dosises of amfetamine spread over the day.
great video Thomas. so
1) how many daily cups to get those benefits?
2) strategic timing? before/after meals?
I want to give the viewers a major life hack when it comes to using decaf coffee as a healthy antioxidant beverage. Do it cold brew in the fridge overnight, but not with water. Instead? A good quality coconut water instead. Putting decaf ground coffee in coconut water in the fridge overnight to cold brew, not only pulls out all the coffee nutrients into the coconut water, but the coconut water itself is highly alkalizing, and loaded with potassium. So it becomes a true alkalizing power beverage, when the potassium in the coconut water, is infused with the antioxidants of decaf coffee. You can even cold brew it doing half and half, half water and have coconut water. Remember, coffee is still acidic, so cold brewing it in coconut water that is highly alkaline, brings the PH of the beverage back to neutral (7.2), when coffee acidity in plain water is usually around a 6. Yes, decaf coconut water cold brew. Don’t confuse coconut water, with coconut milk. Not the same. Although the healthiest creamer for coffee, happens to also be coconut milk. 😆
Does instant caffeine free coffee have the same benefits?
Why I do not drink decaf.
The hard beans are warmed and soaked in liquid to dissolve and remove the caffeine in one of four ways: using water alone, using a mixture of water and solvents (most commonly methylene chloride or ethyl acetate) applied either directly or indirectly, or using water and “supercritical carbon dioxide.”
There's some that don't use chemicals, it just costs more.
@@Vincent_Beers I enjoy my caffeine coffee, thanks.
I believe that to get coffee decaffeinated, some fairly harmful chemicals are used and can be found in trace amounts. I tend to stay clear because of this.
I drink decaf coffee when I want something hot without those annoying calories ;).
Thanks for the advice man, I’m gonna try drinking more decaf instead of caffeinated. Especially in the morning, my first cup will be decaf, to postpone the stress cafeïne gives.
It still has some caffeine, it's just not as high a dose.
That's an interesting idea. I try to have some bilberry powder each day.
I like mixing a tablespoon of decaf coffee with a bag of decaf green tea and add cinnamon and ginger spices!
There’s needs to be more studies on the effects of decaf coffee because of the chemicals used to remove the caffeine.
There's some that don't use the chemicals, it just costs more.
@@Vincent_Beers how do you know which ones they are tho
You miss the prebiotic effect
I switched to decaf. I was drinking 3-4 cups in am of regular for 30 years then going to the gym. I’m 57 in good shape. Huge problem happened, my joints especially my knees were killing me. After a lot of trial and error eliminating foods, I realized I had developed cortisol resistance. Coffee been jacking up my cortisol for years and now body wasn’t responding. Switched to decaf and after a few weeks I’m 90% better. Might never go back to caffeine or maybe 1 cup. But that could lead back to 3-4.
I gave up caffeine 3 months ago. My testosterone went from below 100 nano grams up to 400.. average I’ve changed nothing but giving up the caffeine 100% guys you only live once and we deserve better !
I blend all organic beans, 25% caff, 75% decaf,for years. My 57-y/o liver should be gone from decades of carb and alcohol abuse but had a fibroscan done and no evidence of damage other than fatty liver, ditto labs, all good, can only figure the coffee helped greatly. I would not have coffee within a few hours of taking thiamine.
Ty So Much You Are Great Teacher Thomas. I’ve Learned So Much. And Putting Them In Practice 👏🏽👍🏽
Was good seeing you at Low Carb Denver.
Just now about to watch this one. Love this guy and what he shares with us after walking the walk. Anyone know if he has any more videos about reducing extra skin when losing weight. I am 47, fire fighter(lots of injuries over the years)but after ballooning to 343lbs I am down to 284.5 as of this morning😅. Just anxious to help my body best I can to keep elasticity up while hoping I can keep the skin tightening happening. I am in keto with 1 or two meals a day. I have been doing a 48 hour fast every week for two weeks after watching Thomas video about the autophagy and cleaning out corrupt proteins to allow the skin to do its thing. Have plenty of Cetaphil moisturizer and their lotion to help on the outside while eating clean and keeping nutrients up. Just curious if he has any more videos anyone can direct me to where he goes more in depth about his particular process. The dood is more shredded than a Julian salad!(Tropic Thunder)😄. But it’s so impressive what he has accomplished! 🍻🤙🏽. Thanks in advance!!
I don’t know if Thomas has a video on this. You may want to see what Dr Jason Fung has to say. I think the answer is probably some longer fasts.
@@annbarbarag9152 yeah autophagy
@@jamesdean7756 thanks Ann and James. He actually touched on the benefit of a 24 and 48 hour fast in a video I had seen and saved. So I have two 48 hour fast under my belt in the last month. I appreciate the responses guys and Ann thanks for the reference! I’ll check him out!
Ty Thomas some interesting research, will be reaching for the decaf more and more!
Thank you for this book. Whoa !! There is so much to read and loaded with information.
I drink my first cup of coffee shortly before my workout, which is usually near midday. I'll typically use coffee as the base for my most-workout collagen shake, and I'll typically have a cup after lunch. As for the caffeine, I really hardly notice it.
"I'll see you at Sizzler?" 🤣
What does your reference to Sizzler mean?
@@jeniferjohnson374 That was my question. He literally said that.
I’ve been drinking decaf two years now and love it. My dangerously high cortisol levels plummeted once I cut out caffeine (combined with other dietary/life changes). Now when I have a regular coffee I’m hyper aware of how much it affects my nervous system - super unpleasant wirey buzz! It can take some trial and error to find decaf beans with the flavor you like, but worth it in the end!
I drink green or bergamot infused tea later in the day rather than any kind of coffee. I do however drink coffee in the late morning for its exercise benefits and makes me alert in the morning. Decaf does have similar benefits to coffee though antioxidants may be up to 15% lower. Just be careful how they process decaf because the solvents have issues. Methylene chloride solvent can irritate the nose, throat, give headaches & temporarily slows down your central nervous system. It is also a possible mutagen and can be reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. Some studies have shown a potential risk for triggering rheumatoid arthritis. The decaf process has also been found to increase fatty acids that can affect metabolic syndrome and increase the risk of heart disease. So please be careful drinking 3-4 cups of decaf a day. Just remember it is still an ultra-processed beverage. Coffee beans in its natural state has caffeine.
Switched too decaff a few months ago and feel better and ever and getting leaner while gaining muscle
Granted it's probably because of my 10 hours of sleep and whole food high protein high fat diet and training intensely and walking 20k steps a day BUT it's definitely the decaff x)
Decaf causes heart problems! Had to stop due to arrytmias
Interesting. It's the opposite for me.
Do you know what type of decaffeination processes you tried?
Should I prioritize getting Organic coffee ??
So this would apply to green coffee bean extract too right? Or only roasted coffee?
What are your favorite decafs? Mine are Trapper Creek or SlackTide. I ordered a couple brands of Laurina to try.
Any benefits gained or lost by mixing decaf with cafinated?
But the caffeine from a good quality, organic (non sprayed) beans is very much good for you, sure too much caffeine is not good and especially if someone is consuming too much later in the day but I'd say in addition to the antioxidants found in the beans, the caffeine itself is helpful in boosting mood and endorphins from the higher thermal affect drinking a hot cup such as on a cold day or just the enhanced mood benefits of the caffeine.
No one said it didn’t
@@starrseed2687 so then why is he drinking Decafe? Also I'm stating the counter point because the headline is reading as if coffee without the caffeine is better, hence why Thomas is making a video about this and I'm pointing out all of the benefits of the caffeine plus in order for them to extract and remove the caffeine from the coffee beans, that in of itself is a very chemical driven process and anyone who knows about coffee knows Decafe is far inferior because they've had to go through the process of stripping the caffeine out of the bean where it naturally occurs.
I've been concerned that I've been drinking too much caffeine. This pushes me over the edge. I'm getting decaf coffee.
Dellauer can you do a video on the new Eriythritol study on stroke and heart attack?
TD - been long time follower. Some of us are concerned that you’re selling out a bit to stay relevant in popular mainstream. I wonder if this decaf bid isn’t anther twist - you’ve said the opposite in other vids. Anyway I follow ya mainly for the science.
Bro I just bought the biggest bag of fully caffeinated ground pike place roast from Starbucks, this video was one day late for me. I'll have to give Decaf a shot in 6 months when my supply is gone.
How many chemicals does it take to make it decaffeinated?
Theres a way. Bag should say it. Swiss water something. Organic of course.
The most deadly chemical known to man, dihydrogen oxide. It literally dissolves metal and is found in high concentrations in industrial floor cleaner and sodas.
Smells so good I know it has to have something good in it for us.
Is it an issue to add milk to the coffee? How about stevia? 🙂
I'm with you thoroughly. Very good. Rewatch Craig GBR.
Amazing how to avoid insulin spikes? ...
So are the Same Benefits Obtained from Caffeinated Coffee???
Very Nice.
Thank you
Acrylamides. Had to mention. Is there a listing of the decaf benefits that caffeinated does not also enjoy. Like chlorogenic acid is in both. What about benefits of decaf that are not benefits of caff as well. Kind of too technical for me. (TTDL)tootechnicaldidntlisten
Isn’t decaf coffee bleached and carcinogenic ??
I have had to switch from regular to decaf and go to a low-sodium diet, to get my blood pressure down to a good level. That works but I am very disappointed in the poor selection of decaf coffee available. There are dozens of coffee brands available at my grocery but only three of them are decaf. This sucks to be a coffee lover and have only a few lamé choices available.
Can you please do a video on these new erythritol findings? Apparently, it causes risk of heart attack/stroke due to clotting. I think they're blaming everything for clotting nowadays, but I'm sure many would value your analysis and opinion on the topic.
Awesome! I only drink decaf!
10:50 am I missing something? See you at Sizzler? 😂Good place for keto? Hidden promo contest or something? Someone splain me the Sizzler reference lol
Coffea arabica , not decaffeinated, and a decreased risk of kidney desease. The Southeast Asia species specifically.
a 2022 study.
What are your thoughts on TT he acrilamides in coffee and about Green coffee??⭐✨💫
what is your cholesterol!!?? i had to drop meat. I am on a 3 month vegetarian diet.
good ole caffeine and that vasoconstriction FTW baby!!
Watching this while drinking my morning coffee
Hey Thomas, could you do a video on Candida?
There is a report that just came out that said that erythritol causes heart attacks, strokes and blood clots. I use erythritol! What am I going to put in my coffee now? Can you help with this and have your read the report. It is very troubling!
The report says no such thing.
@Thomas.DeLauerOfficial See Dr Ken Berry's video on this.
Decaf isn't that good tho
Human, in-vivo studies on decaffe would be really helpful.
As a diabetic, Caffeine is the one thing I don't want but have to deal with when drinking coffee. The problem is, I don't like strong black coffee, and prefer artificial flavors like a vanilla roast or something of the like. With decaf, I don't see anything that seems good. The labels just say decaf, and the flavor is plain. I'd imagine it's like nonalcoholic beer in the sense that people drink it for the alcohol, so the nonalcoholic doesn't have as many companies trying to make better tasting versions of it. If anyone knows of any good brands or types of decaf or half caf coffee, let me know.