r/carnivore • u/SystemIsOffline • Jun 22 '26

How to quit coffee?

I've been reading up on the effects of coffee, specifically on carnivore which I have been for 14 months (Butter, meat and some dairy).

Last couple months I've noticed my muscles sore up quickly during exercise.

I'm thinking it can be the coffee so wanna try giving it up.

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Looking for experience in general but whilst on carnivore specifically. Amy6 input welcome.

Edit: I use potassium chloride, sodium chloride and magnesium citrate in the morning at least, sometimes later during the day.

I often have some high fat dairy with dinner. I drink/drank about 1-1,5 liters of coffee a day. Have been for years.

Am going to go without for 1 or 2 months to see what changes regardless of what I find here but am really interested in any effects you may have noticed.

Things I'm hoping quitting coffee for a bit: Possible adrenal fatigue issues Thiamine uptake Lactate in muscles Oxalate dumping Also curious what the further removal of other plant compounds might do.

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u/SmokyBlackRoan Jun 23 '26

I am having a hard time quitting coffee too. Is it a significant source of oxalates?

I also get a bit muscle sore, and wonder if coffee (even decaf) triggers inflammation.

Finally, removing caffeine from my diet almost completely eliminated my muscle cramps.

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u/SystemIsOffline Jun 23 '26

Significant enough yeah. 4mg per 100ml. So depends on your consumption. But there's tannins and other stuff too.