All, this stuff is awesome. You don’t realize how good this product truly is until the supply chain gets shut down and you have to go without for a while. I feel like a junkie looking for a fix. Eagerly awaiting the new shipment!!!
Yes Will, I’ve seen your updates. Don’t give up!!!
You guys really need to try Alpha Joe.
I REALLY appreciate the support there. It’s been a royal PITA having this delay due these modern times. Just got word today, 1000 bottle ship tomorrow, so all back orders will be fulfilled shortly.
Nice Will, its good to finally have an alternative to black rif…I mean BLM Coffee
It’s not coffee but a coffee booster, so added to what ever coffee you normally drink, taken to an 11.
Gents, more potentially good news for coffee drinkers:
Good News for Coffee Lovers: Daily Coffee May Benefit the Heart
Drinking two to three cups a day was associated with greatest heart benefits
Mar 24, 2022
WASHINGTON (Mar 24, 2022) -
Drinking coffee—particularly two to three cups a day—is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session. These trends held true for both people with and without cardiovascular disease. Researchers said the analyses—the largest to look at coffee’s potential role in heart disease and death—provide reassurance that coffee isn’t tied to new or worsening heart disease and may actually be heart protective.
“Because coffee can quicken heart rate, some people worry that drinking it could trigger or worsen certain heart issues. This is where general medical advice to stop drinking coffee may come from. But our data suggest that daily coffee intake shouldn’t be discouraged, but rather included as a part of a healthy diet for people with and without heart disease,” said Peter M. Kistler, MD, professor and head of arrhythmia research at the Alfred Hospital and Baker Heart Institute in Melbourne, Australia, and the study’s senior author. “We found coffee drinking had either a neutral effect—meaning that it did no harm—or was associated with benefits to heart health.”
I often say “there’s no sunshine without coffee.” A recent meta-analysis looked at coffee, caffeine (which are not interchangeable topics BTW…) as well as tea, and depressive symptoms. They authors concluded “According to our findings, coffee and dietary caffeine may have a protective effect against the development of depression. However, no evidence suggesting a link between tea consumption and reduced depressive symptoms has been found. Therefore, further longitudinal studies are needed to substantiate the causal relationship between coffee, tea, and caffeine and the risk of depression.”
So, coffee and caffeine appear to be beneficial to reducing depression, while tea does not. I have posted the abstract below, and a link to the full paper below for those who want to get the details. My goal with Alpha Joe Coffee Booster was to further enhance the mood and cognitive benefits of coffee with three key targeted ingredients data suggests should be of benefit to body and mind and “take your coffee to an 11!” as the motto goes.
Association between dietary caffeine, coffee, and tea consumption and depressive symptoms in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies
Front Nutr. 2023; 10: 1051444
Abstract
Background
Recent studies have reported an association between dietary caffeine intake (coffee and tea) and the presence of depressive symptoms. However, the findings are not conclusive.
Purpose
This study aimed to examine the correlation between the consumption of dietary caffeine (coffee and tea) and the presence of depressive symptoms in adults.
Methods
PubMed and Scopus databases were searched until December 2021. Two investigators analyzed data from identified studies and rated the quality of the evidence using the GRADE approach. Using the random-effects models, we estimated the relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We also modeled the dose-response associations through a one-stage, weighted mixed-effects meta-analysis.
Results
A total of 29 eligible studies included a total of 422,586 participants. On comparing the highest with the lowest category in cohort studies, we identified an inverse association between the intake of coffee and depressive symptoms (RR: 0.89, 95%CI: 0.82–0.95; I2 = 63.7%, GRADE = low). There was a 4% reduction in the risk of depression associated with an increase in coffee intake of 240 ml/day (RR: 0.96, 95%CI: 0.95, 0.98; I2 = 22.7%). By comparing the highest category with the lowest category in cohort studies, we discovered that caffeine intake was inversely associated with depressive symptoms (RR: 0.86, 95%CI: 0.79, 0.93; I2 = 0.0%, GRADE = moderate). Based on our data analysis, no correlation exists between tea consumption and depressive symptoms.
Conclusion
According to our findings, coffee and dietary caffeine may have a protective effect against the development of depression. However, no evidence suggesting a link between tea consumption and reduced depressive symptoms has been found. Therefore, further longitudinal studies are needed to substantiate the causal relationship between coffee, tea, and caffeine and the risk of depression.
I often say “there’s no sunshine without coffee.” A recent meta-analysis looked at coffee, caffeine (which are not interchangeable topics BTW…) as well as tea, and depressive symptoms. They authors concluded “According to our findings, coffee and dietary caffeine may have a protective effect against the development of depression. However, no evidence suggesting a link between tea consumption and reduced depressive symptoms has been found. Therefore, further longitudinal studies are needed to substantiate the causal relationship between coffee, tea, and caffeine and the risk of depression.”
So, coffee and caffeine appear to be beneficial to reducing depression, while tea does not. I have posted the abstract below, and a link to the full paper below for those who want to get the details. My goal with Alpha Joe Coffee Booster was to further enhance the mood and cognitive benefits of coffee with three key targeted ingredients data suggests should be of benefit to body and mind and “take your coffee to an 11!” as the motto goes.
Association between dietary caffeine, coffee, and tea consumption and depressive symptoms in adults: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of observational studies
Front Nutr. 2023; 10: 1051444
Abstract
Background
Recent studies have reported an association between dietary caffeine intake (coffee and tea) and the presence of depressive symptoms. However, the findings are not conclusive.
Purpose
This study aimed to examine the correlation between the consumption of dietary caffeine (coffee and tea) and the presence of depressive symptoms in adults.
Methods
PubMed and Scopus databases were searched until December 2021. Two investigators analyzed data from identified studies and rated the quality of the evidence using the GRADE approach. Using the random-effects models, we estimated the relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). We also modeled the dose-response associations through a one-stage, weighted mixed-effects meta-analysis.
Results
A total of 29 eligible studies included a total of 422,586 participants. On comparing the highest with the lowest category in cohort studies, we identified an inverse association between the intake of coffee and depressive symptoms (RR: 0.89, 95%CI: 0.82–0.95; I2 = 63.7%, GRADE = low). There was a 4% reduction in the risk of depression associated with an increase in coffee intake of 240 ml/day (RR: 0.96, 95%CI: 0.95, 0.98; I2 = 22.7%). By comparing the highest category with the lowest category in cohort studies, we discovered that caffeine intake was inversely associated with depressive symptoms (RR: 0.86, 95%CI: 0.79, 0.93; I2 = 0.0%, GRADE = moderate). Based on our data analysis, no correlation exists between tea consumption and depressive symptoms.
Conclusion
According to our findings, coffee and dietary caffeine may have a protective effect against the development of depression. However, no evidence suggesting a link between tea consumption and reduced depressive symptoms has been found. Therefore, further longitudinal studies are needed to substantiate the causal relationship between coffee, tea, and caffeine and the risk of depression.
Recent study suggests one of the benefits of coffee is that as a potent anti inflammatory food. I cover the study and other relevant intel - such as combining with cocoa - on BZ:
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Will. I’m an AJ junkie… Is more than one scoop a day safe? I mean maybe 1.5 - 2 scoops a day on high coffee days? On some days I get by with 16 ounces of coffee… Some days I need 32. I’ve been afraid to dump in another scoop on refills.
To all of you java junkies out there, AJ is worth it. I’ve been using for well over a year now. I’d absolutely have to make my own lab if Will ever stopped selling this stuff. He posts the recipie, but there’s no way I could make it as good for the same cost. Try it…
I do 1-2 scoops depending on mood, etc, and no issues. Three ingredients are very safe all around. 10 years +, I gave away the recipe to anyone who wanted to make it themselves and still do.
Thanks. I’ll buy yours as long as it’s around. I couldn’t make it as well.
All, this may be a way to super charge ye coffee + alphajoe experience, and adds flavor to boot. I have generally brushed off the claims of benefits of honey in the face of its sugar/fructose content, etc. However, I have read 7 studies that make it clear to me honey likely has some unique benefits on various targets of aging and health. As usual, more/larger studies are needed, yet I think it can’t be ignored at this point. I will continue to research the topic and do a full write up asap, but I will likely add 1-2 t-spoons to my daily coffee + AlphaJoeCoffee for the potential added health benefits and pleasant taste. One of those studies mentioned:
Nutrients. 2018 Aug; 10(8): 1009.
“A Review on the Protective Effects of Honey against Metabolic Syndrome”
Abstract
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of diseases comprising of obesity, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. There are numerous pre-clinical as well as human studies reporting the protective effects of honey against MetS. Honey is a nutritional food low in glycemic index. Honey intake reduces blood sugar levels and prevents excessive weight gain. It also improves lipid metabolism by reducing total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which leads to decreased risk of atherogenesis. In addition, honey enhances insulin sensitivity that further stabilizes blood glucose levels and protects the pancreas from overstimulation brought on by insulin resistance. Furthermore, antioxidative properties of honey help in reducing oxidative stress, which is one of the central mechanisms in MetS. Lastly, honey protects the vasculature from endothelial dysfunction and remodelling. Therefore, there is a strong potential for honey supplementation to be integrated into the management of MetS, both as preventive as well as adjunct therapeutic agents.
FYI, added some additional thoughts/info on honey of interested:
Review of interest on coffee:
A recent study compared coffee to caffeine alone, decaf, and placebo, examining the impact on cortisol, testosterone, lactic acid and anaerobic performance, using a single-blind, counterbalanced, randomized and crossover study design. I have commented before on the fact that [coffee and caffeine are not interchangeable terms, and this study supports that conclusion, with some additional twists to my linked article. All the popular pre-workout formulas available, I always preferred a strong cup of black coffee. While my is not intended as a pre-workout per se, many report it’s highly effective for that use, “boosting” the benefits of coffee. This study found coffee was most effective, suggesting the caffeine content alone is not responsible for the benefits of coffee on performance, testosterone levels, etc. with the authors concluding “Conversely, caffeinated coffee was identified as the most effective form in increasing testosterone levels and improving performance metrics.”
More: https://brinkzone.com/coffee-cortisol-testosterone-lactic-acid-and-anaerobic-performance/
