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Comment · Wed, November 28, 2012 · Ceretropic

Caffeine + l-theanine 5 hours before bed

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timmycook58 · 5 points

I usually get home from work absolutely exhausted, and have no energy to do personal work.

Is it a good idea to have 100mg of caffeine 5 hours before bed?

I want to live a productive AND healthy life so need to find a balance.

I'm a pretty big guy 6'2, 200lbs - I have melatonin 30mins before bed as well.

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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic

For me, that is no problem. I could drink a large Rockstar an hour before bed and not have an issue due to all the antihistamines I take. However, if I am on modafinil (which I am right now), any caffeine after 4pm is going to keep me up. So you need to consider any other supplements you are taking.

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