BITESIZE | The Truth About Caffeine with Neuroscientist Dr Tommy Wood #651

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Alternative Health, Medicine, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

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🗓️ 23 April 2026

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Today’s guest, like myself, is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health by simplifying the wealth of information that exists and giving people practical, realistic recommendations. Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart. Each week I’ll be featuring inspirational stories and practical tips from some of my former guests. Today’s clip is from episode 404 of the podcast with Dr Tommy Wood. Tommy is Assistant Professor of Paediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, US. In this clip, we aim to cut through some of the confusion about caffeine, including how it may affect your energy, focus, sleep, stress levels and even performance in ways you may not expect. We discuss why caffeine isn’t simply ‘good’ or ‘bad’, why timing and dose matter, and how finding what works for you may be the most important thing of all. Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠https://thewayapp.com/livemore Show notes and the full podcast are available at drchatterjee.com/404 Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts ⁠⁠https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore⁠⁠ For other podcast platforms go to ⁠⁠https://fblm.supercast.com. DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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1:23.9	your weekly dose of positivity and optimism to get you ready for the weekend.
1:30.3	Today's clip is from episode 404 of the podcast with Dr. Tommy Wood.
1:37.3	Like myself, Tommy is passionate about empowering individuals to take control of their health
1:42.3	by simplifying the wealth of information that exists
1:47.0	and giving people practical, realistic recommendations.
1:52.0	In this clip, we cut through some of the confusion that exists about caffeine,
1:58.0	and aim to give some nuanced practical advice.
2:03.6	Caffeine, good or bad for our health?
2:07.6	Yes.
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