Yerba mate
Plant-based caffeinated beverage; discussed for its modest dopaminergic effects and receptor upregulation properties.
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Controlling Your Dopamine For Motivation, Focus & Satisfaction
Andrew Huberman
Plant-based caffeinated beverage; discussed for its modest dopaminergic effects and receptor upregulation properties.

All Things Sleep (Weight Gain, Alzheimer’s Disease, Caffeine, and More) — Dr. Matthew Walker
Tim Ferriss
A beverage consumed in Argentina, which the host suggests might contain chlorogenic acid.

Developing a Rational Approach to Supplementation for Health & Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast
Andrew Huberman
A caffeinated drink, similar to coffee, but smoked versions should be avoided due to carcinogenic properties.

Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance
Andrew Huberman
A caffeine source, specifically the non-smoked variety, known to significantly stimulate GLP-1 release and can be an effective weight loss tool by blunting appetite.

Maximizing Productivity, Physical & Mental Health with Daily Tools
Andrew Huberman
Caffeine source preferred by Andrew Huberman, known to increase GLP-1 and support alertness during intermittent fasting. He prefers the 'Anna Park' brand for its non-smoky flavor.

Focus Toolkit: Tools to Improve Your Focus & Concentration
Andrew Huberman
A preferred source of caffeine that provides an even lift and stimulant effect; smoked versions should be avoided due to carcinogenic compounds.

Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing
Andrew Huberman
A caffeinated tea, recommended in non-smoked varieties due to potential carcinogenic risks in smoked forms.

How to Lose Fat with Science-Based Tools
Andrew Huberman
A tea that increases GLP-1, thereby enhancing fat burning and shifting metabolism towards fat oxidation, especially when ingested before exercise.

Supplements for Longevity & Their Efficacy | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
A caffeinated drink consumed by Andrew Huberman for its stimulatory effect.

Supercharge Exercise Performance & Recovery with Cooling
Andrew Huberman
A traditional South American caffeine-containing beverage, mentioned as a stimulant source.

Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Sleep, Performance, and Anxiety | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Andrew Huberman's personal favorite caffeine vehicle, known for a more sustained energy effect than coffee due to its constituents (caffeine, theophylline, theobromine).

How to Enhance Your Gut Microbiome for Brain & Overall Health
Andrew Huberman
A tea that can stimulate the release of GLP-1, often used in South America as an appetite suppressant due to its GLP-1 effects and caffeine content.

How Our Hormones Control Our Hunger, Eating & Satiety
Andrew Huberman
A caffeinated tea that increases glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) and leptin levels, acting as an appetite suppressant and providing alertness and electrolytes. It helps extend fasting windows.

Tony Fadell — On Building the iPod, iPhone, Nest, and a Life of Curiosity | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
A caffeinated beverage that Tim Ferriss drinks, prompting discussion about Tony Fadell's avoidance of caffeine and alcohol.

How to Use Curiosity & Focus to Create a Joyful & Meaningful Life | Dr. Bernardo Huberman
Andrew Huberman
A traditional South American caffeinated beverage known for regulating blood sugar, high antioxidant content, improved digestion, and possible neuroprotective effects, preferred by Andrew Huberman as a caffeine source.

Dr. Matt Walker: How to Structure Your Sleep, Use Naps & Time Caffeine | Huberman Lab Guest Series
Andrew Huberman
A caffeinated beverage that Andrew Huberman has consumed since childhood.

Protocols for Excellent Parenting & Improving Relationships of All Kinds | Dr. Becky Kennedy
Andrew Huberman
A drink known for regulating blood sugar, high antioxidant content, improved digestion, and possible neuroprotective effects, as well as mood and focus.

How to Improve Oral Health & Its Critical Role in Brain & Body Health
Andrew Huberman
A drink discussed for its benefits in regulating blood sugar, high antioxidant content, improved digestion, and potential neuroprotective effects. Huberman consumes a zero-sugar cold brew version.

AMA #15: Fluoride Benefits/Risks & Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Andrew Huberman
A traditional South American beverage made from the leaves of a holly species, mentioned as a drink prepared with purified water.

Tools to Enhance Working Memory & Attention
Andrew Huberman
A drink known for regulating blood sugar, high antioxidant content, improving digestion, and possible neuroprotective effects.

The Science of Your Gut Sense & the Gut-Brain Axis | Dr. Diego Bohórquez
Andrew Huberman
A leaf that provides energy and a unique subjective experience compared to coffee, with an active compound of caffeine.