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Guayusa

Use guayusa as a caffeinated beverage; it has almost as much caffeine as coffee plus antioxidants and other compounds, is described as giving a smooth experience, is traditionally consumed in the morning around 4–6 a.m., can be prepared by boiling and repeatedly adding water, and can be re-steeped for many hours.

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Guayusa is Ilex guayusa. And it's not as bitter as mate, but it has almost as much caffeine as coffee, and it has antioxidants and other compounds, which give you this very smooth experience.

huberman · The Science of Your Gut Sense & the Gut-Brain Axis | Dr. Diego Bohórquez · May 27, 2024 · 1:51:45 · open ↗
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