How Caffeine Impacts ADHD | Neuronutrition Nuggets with Annika Angelo

How Caffeine Impacts ADHD | Neuronutrition Nuggets with Annika Angelo

Author: Annika Angelo, M.S. April 22, 2025 Duration: 17:27

As an ADHD nutrition research expert, I’ve spent years studying how food impacts focus, energy, and mental health. In this video, I’m breaking down the research on how caffeine impacts ADHD. I also go over how caffeine impacts anxiety and depression!

✨ Want more practical ADHD nutrition info, backed by research? Become a Nutrimind Community Member today!

🔹 Timestamps:

[00:00] Brief overview of caffeine and mental health research

[03:03] How caffeine impacts the brain

[05:16] How caffeine impacts ADHD

[07:49] Surprising research on caffeine and sleep

[010:30] How different types of caffeine impacts mental health

[13:23] How much caffeine is TOO much caffeine?

[15:43] TLDR (the main takeaways in 2 minutes)

📩 Join my newsletter to get weekly ADHD nutrition research studies sent to your inbox in a digestible way: https://nutrimindnewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe💬 Let’s connect!📸 Instagram: @nutrimindcoach🎙️ Podcast: Nutritional Mental Health Podcast - Available on all major platforms🌐 Website: nutrimindcoaching.com#ADHDnutrition #neuronutrition #adhddiet #caffeineaddict #adhd


Hosted by nutrition research expert and science communicator Annika Angelo, M.S., The Nutritional Mental Health Podcast explores the fascinating and growing discipline of nutritional psychology. Each episode delves into the tangible connections between what we consume and how we think and feel, moving beyond general wellness trends to focus on evidence-based discussions. Annika brings clarity to complex research, particularly regarding ADHD and cognitive function, translating scientific findings into practical insights. This isn't just about listing superfoods; it's a deep, nuanced conversation on how specific nutrients, dietary patterns, and gut health directly influence mood, focus, and mental resilience. Tuning into this podcast means hearing from a knowledgeable guide who is passionate about making nutritional science accessible and actionable. You'll find episodes that examine the mechanisms behind food-mood interactions, debunk common myths, and offer realistic strategies for harnessing diet to support mental well-being. For those looking to engage further, Annika offers additional resources through her Nutrimind Community and a weekly newsletter, both focused on continuing the conversation around ADHD and nutrition. The overall aim is to provide a reliable, science-backed resource for anyone curious about taking a more informed and intentional approach to their mental health through the lens of nutrition.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 38

The Nutritional Mental Health Podcast
Podcast Episodes
The Truth about Magnesium Spray: What is the Scientific Evidence? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:32
**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ($7-$13/month) Ever wonder if there's any truth to those advertisements about magnesium spray? Well, look no further: I've looked into the research FOR you! Today…
Diet Diversity: How the Foods We Eat Impact our Mental Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:00
⁠**Become a Nutrimind Member and Support My Work!**⁠ ($7-$13/month) Today's interview is with science communicator and author of Nutrivore: Dr. Sarah Ballantyne! Dr. Sarah and I chat about the current nutritional researc…
How Protein Impacts ADHD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:18
Today's solo episode breaks down the science of how protein impacts ADHD. How much protein should we be eating? Why? How does it impact our brain? What's the research on ADHD and protein? All this and more in this mini s…
Approaching Brain Fog Holistically [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:27
Today's guest is Hashmin, a recent intern from the Center for Nutritional Psychology. In the first half we discuss her experiences of nutrition throughout her life, and in the second half we talk about both the scientifi…
How to Increase Vitamin D Naturally [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:39
If you've ever wondered about the SCIENCE behind vitamin D production and how to really improve the production of it in your body, this is the podcast for YOU. I break down the pathways of Vitamin D production and chat m…
Body Image, Mental Health, & Food Politics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:25
Today's interview is with Registered dietitian and exercise physiologist Abbey Roberts, the face behind the account fork.diet.culture! Abbey and I chat in depth about body image, body neutrality and positivity, and chall…