Reta and Caffeine

[Bigdog0628]

I have consumed the same amount of caffeine every day for years. I will drink a couple cups of coffee in the morning and then in the afternoon drink another source of caffeine. Ever since I started taking Reta the last couple of days in the afternoon, after consuming my caffeine, I have felt overly stimulated which is an uncomfortable feeling. I was wondering if anyone else experiences this?

 

[Beardboost]

It’s fairly simple, it’s not Reta causing the issue, it’s the calorie deficit. Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase how quickly the caffeine is absorbed, which may make the effects feel stronger. Having something light first, like a banana or a small snack, can help slow absorption and make it easier on your stomach.

 

[lessthanhalf]

Reta via glucagon agonism does increase sympathetic nervous system activity, which is why it increases heart rate more than the other GLP's, so it is plausible it could increase the effects of caffeine. Either slowing absorption by the means above or reducing the amount or skipping the afternoon dose would work. The increase in heart rate tends to be mostly temporary so it will probably settle down over time.

 

[Crowreap]

I have consumed the same amount of caffeine every day for years. I will drink a couple cups of coffee in the morning and then in the afternoon drink another source of caffeine. Ever since I started taking Reta the last couple of days in the afternoon, after consuming my caffeine, I have felt overly stimulated which is an uncomfortable feeling. I was wondering if anyone else experiences this?

Because you have less in your stomach, because of the calorie deficit, because of reta, the caffeine hits you harder, and your overstimulation will most likely get worse as you lose weight. I know it definitely has gotten for me. But for me, I don't see it as a bad thing. For you, it is an uncomfortable feeling, so what you can do is lower your caffeine dosage. For example, get rid of one cup of coffee and see how you feel.

 

[PepGladiator]

Because you have less in your stomach, because of the calorie deficit, because of reta, the caffeine hits you harder, and your overstimulation will most likely get worse as you lose weight. I know it definitely has gotten for me. But for me, I don't see it as a bad thing. For you, it is an uncomfortable feeling, so what you can do is lower your caffeine dosage. For example, get rid of one cup of coffee and see how you feel.

Avid Coffee drinker as well. This is good information to have.

 

[Smiter]

I haven't drank coffee in ages, and have gotten my caffeine through fat burner Pills. After 2 weeks of Reta, I do find my fat burners have become more effective and as @lessthanhalf said, Reta did likely cause it

 

[sheilarae74]

I have noticed that too. I have been drinking coffee on an empty stomach for at least 20 years and it seems that I am more jittery since I have been on reta.

 

[Crowreap]

Avid Coffee drinker as well. This is good information to have.

You know what else is so interesting that I've noticed? It's that you can consume the same amount of calories daily, but the way caffeine hits you depends on the food volume in your stomach. Depends on how much volume of food you consumed the day before, and it does not matter if it's the same calories. So that's what I've noticed is the potency of caffeine has to do with a lot of the food volume as well as calories.

 

[Cannonball72]

consider a 50/50 blend? Half decaf?

 

[BNLFL]

No jitters. 2 cups every morning starting around 5AM. Wife does the same, no issues. What dose are you on @Bigdog0628?

 

[woundcarping]

I take Reta and drink 150-300mg of caffeine most days. No jitters, in fact, I could take a nap....

 

[Bigdog0628]

No jitters. 2 cups every morning starting around 5AM. Wife does the same, no issues. What dose are you on @Bigdog0628 ?

So I forgot to mention I’m drinking 400-600 mg of caffeine

 

[BNLFL]

So I forgot to mention I’m drinking 400-600 mg of caffeine

I have no idea how much that is.

 

[lessthanhalf]

standard caffeine pills are 100mg

standard cup of tea 50-100mg

cup of coffee 70 -150mg? more variation with coffee, usual number is about 100mg

 

[JimGainz]

This is a great thread. There is so much well deserved praise for Reta but over exuberant people could give themselves a scare if they don't start out slow and low and also take advise like this thread's into consideration

 

[BNLFL]

standard caffeine pills are 100mg

standard cup of tea 50-100mg

cup of coffee 70 -150mg? more variation with coffee, usual number is about 100mg

Thanks.

 

[TooGood76]

Lost of folks here don't have a crippling caffeine addiction and it shows.

 

[Crowreap]

So I forgot to mention I’m drinking 400-600 mg of caffeine

Isn't that like quite high daily?

 

[CornPop]

I have consumed the same amount of caffeine every day for years. I will drink a couple cups of coffee in the morning and then in the afternoon drink another source of caffeine. Ever since I started taking Reta the last couple of days in the afternoon, after consuming my caffeine, I have felt overly stimulated which is an uncomfortable feeling. I was wondering if anyone else experiences this?

This happens to me with Reta and Tirz. I have to remind myself to drink smaller amounts and have been getting smaller sizes at Starbucks if I get it from there. Even with the smaller size I can’t finish it.

I have noticed this is directly tied to how much I am feeling the effects of the shots. So if it’s later in the week and I’m starting to get hungry again, my coffee consumption can pick back up but when I’m deep in the shots, some mornings I won’t even drink coffee.

 

[CornPop]

It’s fairly simple, it’s not Reta causing the issue, it’s the calorie deficit. Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase how quickly the caffeine is absorbed, which may make the effects feel stronger. Having something light first, like a banana or a small snack, can help slow absorption and make it easier on your stomach.

I haven’t found this to be true. I have fasted before and drank coffee. I have also had coffee with food in my stomach on Reta/tirz. There is something else going on besides just a calorie deficit.