{"id":15559,"date":"2021-06-25T14:46:36","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T12:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffeedesk.pl\/blog\/?p=15559"},"modified":"2021-06-25T14:46:36","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T12:46:36","slug":"caffeine-nap-or-coffee-nap-does-it-really-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coffeedesk.com\/blog\/caffeine-nap-or-coffee-nap-does-it-really-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Caffeine nap, or coffee nap. Does it really work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Could there be anything more effective when you experience a drop in energy during the day than drinking a cup of coffee<\/a> or taking a nap? Well, yes! The combination of these two things, the so-called caffeine nap \u2013 a coffee nap. It turns out that drinking a cup of coffee just before a short nap maximizes the benefits of both coffee and sleep. How is it possible?<\/strong><\/big><\/p>\n

What is a caffeine nap?<\/h2>\n

The term caffeine nap<\/em> or coffee nap<\/em> is defined as drinking coffee before a short, usually 20-minute nap<\/strong>. Coffee nap<\/em> is believed to increase energy levels more than just drinking coffee or just taking a nap. It happens, among others, because the caffeine kicks in the moment you wake up from a short sleep.<\/p>\n

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Turns out it’s a pretty good idea to take a nap right after having your coffee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How does coffee nap affect your body?<\/h2>\n

When you drink coffee, caffeine<\/a> is absorbed through the small intestine into the bloodstream. It then crosses the blood-brain barrier in approximately 20 minutes. Caffeine reaching the brain competes for a place on brain cell receptors that are normally associated with similarly shaped adenosine molecules. Adenosine is a byproduct of brain activity. Accumulated in large amounts, it causes fatigue in the body. Sleep naturally removes adenosine from the brain \u2013 so, when we are asleep, we usually don\u2019t feel tired. By taking a caffeine nap, we will effectively remove adenosine from our brain, thus reducing competition for the caffeine stimulant. In this way, caffeine can bind to the receptors of the brain cells, blocking them against adenosine and thereby stimulating the body to function.\u00a0So, sleep can enhance the effects of coffee by increasing the availability of brain receptors for caffeine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Recipe for a caffeinated nap<\/h2>\n

The recipe for a coffee nap is very simple.\u00a0It is best to drink coffee<\/strong><\/a> fairly quickly<\/strong>.\u00a0Then you have enough time to fall asleep, while the caffeine passes through the digestive tract and enters the bloodstream. If you have difficulty drinking your coffee quickly, it may be a good idea to cool it down beforehand or have an espresso<\/a>. Sugar in your beverage may reduce the effectiveness of a coffee nap, so the best option is to drink<\/strong> unsweetened black coffee<\/strong>. Set the alarm clock right after consuming the drink and try to fall asleep<\/strong>. Don’t worry or force yourself to sleep at all costs if it doesn’t come easily. Just try not to think and calm your breathing. Lying down peacefully, calming down your body or being half-asleep during your coffee nap will also bring a great effect. Remember, however, that the nap can\u2019t be longer than 20 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why is it so important?<\/h2>\n

Time is crucial in a coffee nap.\u00a0Twenty minutes is optimal, so that the body doesn\u2019t enter deeper phases of sleep, which could reduce the effectiveness of a coffee nap.<\/strong> You remain in a phase of light sleep, so waking up is quite easy and doesn\u2019t have unpleasant consequences. If you nap for more than 20 minutes, the likelihood of entering deeper sleep phase is much higher. Coming round after such a nap will not be so pleasant. This can also lead to a so-called inertia of sleep, manifested in subsequent drowsiness and disorientation. It is believed that limiting coffee naps to 20 minutes can prevent this. This is the best time to give way to caffeine by reducing adenosine levels. The caffeine will then be more effective, and your body will feel its positive effects a few hours later.<\/p>\n

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Coffee that works best in a coffee nap is black coffee, like drip coffee<\/a>, coffee from a moka pot<\/a> or from a coffee machine<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What’s the best time of the day for a coffee nap?<\/h2>\n

You can take a coffee nap at any time of the day, but remember not to take it later than 6 hours before going to bed<\/strong>. Most often, however, we have it \u00a0during the day or in the afternoon, when we start to feel tired and lack concentration. Of course, there\u2019s no reason you can\u2019t take a coffee nap in the morning or after you wake up but still feel lethargic. However, you shouldn\u2019t try it when it’s time to go to bed. Caffeine can then cause adverse effects on the body, such as nervousness, irritability, palpitations, and may disrupt the proper sleep.<\/p>\n

The benefits of coffee nap<\/h2>\n