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150. Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells | UPDATE and the Evolution of Caffeine
Manage episode 443281475 series 2711243
Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells join us for a fascinating discussion on the harmful effects of a substance consumed by 90% of the global population: caffeine. In response, they have created an alternative energy drink called UPDATE—the first product using paraxanthine, an extract of caffeine that offers positive immediate and long-term cognitive benefits.
We dive into…
➝ The cognitive and emotional risks of caffeine
➝ Why do we experience withdrawal from caffeine?
➝ Improving long-term brain function with paraxanthine
➝ Understanding substance stimulation vs over-stimulation
➝ Using caffeine as an escape
Resources:
UNLEARN for 25% off UPDATE
Connect with Shawn:
Connect with Cal:
175 episodes
Manage episode 443281475 series 2711243
Daniel Solomons and Shawn Wells join us for a fascinating discussion on the harmful effects of a substance consumed by 90% of the global population: caffeine. In response, they have created an alternative energy drink called UPDATE—the first product using paraxanthine, an extract of caffeine that offers positive immediate and long-term cognitive benefits.
We dive into…
➝ The cognitive and emotional risks of caffeine
➝ Why do we experience withdrawal from caffeine?
➝ Improving long-term brain function with paraxanthine
➝ Understanding substance stimulation vs over-stimulation
➝ Using caffeine as an escape
Resources:
UNLEARN for 25% off UPDATE
Connect with Shawn:
Connect with Cal:
175 episodes
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