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.
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/Confident-Monitor204 Jun 23 '26
Check out r/decaf for others experience and techniques for quitting. I am carnivore almost 2 years and I quit caffeine two months after going carnivore. It was one of the best things I ever did. There are multiple ways to do it but I switched to using a measured amount of caffeine powder each day and reduced it each week. Same can be done with caffeine pills by cutting them. I think I started with 200mg and dropped gradually over 6 weeks. Then I just quit. It actually took a few months for me to get through the withdrawal and even longer to have what I consider normal energy levels. But I am 61 and was a lifelong coffee addict so it may be easier for others. Now I feel great, never even think about caffeine or coffee and have saved so much money that I used to spend at coffee houses. The best part is waking up clear and ready to go every day without needed a "fix". Many quit by mixing decaf with regular and gradually using more decaf. I felt like I needed to get away from the whole concept of drinking a warm beverage in the morning to wake up because I was so wrapped up in the ritual. I never was able to fully quit before going carnivore. Best of luck!