Episode 2: Uncanned

This episode is all about energy drinks and caffeine and how they affect you. This is a big part of life for college students, so it's definitely something we need to talk about. Go check it out wherever you listen to podcasts!

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The TED talk with Dr. Matthew Carter about sleep that I referenced in this episode:

https://youtu.be/894jQkeewiU?si=xsqc2QTQKtzt1lqo

The Culture Apothecary episode with Alex Clark and Thaddeus Owen:

https://youtu.be/VujtgcVw2vY?si=fOfbYOZc5cssx4Pv

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Sources for this podcast:

• Longitudinal Effects of Lifetime Caffeine Consumption on Levels of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: A Comprehensive Review

• How to Reset your Circadian Rhythm: Try These 4 Tips

• Circadian rhythm disruption and mental health

• Effects of caffeine on sleep quality and daytime functioning

• Effects of caffeine on the human circadian clock in vivo and in vitro

• Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Disruption: Causes, Metabolic Consequences, and Countermeasures

• Health consequences of circadian disruption

• Is Coffee Actually Dehydrating? Here’s What Dietitians Say

• Grounded in Reality: Does Coffee Dehydrate You?

• How Does Caffeine Affect People With ADHD?

• Why Does Coffee Make Me Tired ADHD: Exploring the Unexpected Connection

• The Paradoxical Effect of Caffeine on ADHD: Does It Make You Sleepy?

• Why Do Stimulants Calm ADHD? Understanding the Paradoxical Effect

• Why Does Caffeine Make People With ADHD Tired – Key Insights

• Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?

• Caffeine: How much is too much?

• How Does Caffeine Work? Health Effects Explained by Science

• The 1 Coffee-Drinking Habit a Sleep Expert Wants You to Kick (It’s Not Adding Sugar)

• Can Coffee Really Stunt Your Growth?

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Articles concerning artificial food dyes, colors, and sweeteners:

• 6-Step Checklist to Avoid the Worst Ingredients in Food

• Ingredients To Avoid In Processed Food