If you drink your coffee too early, it can backfire.

Here’s the best time to drink coffee in the morning, and how it affects your body.

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Unfortunately, drinking coffee before 9:30 a.m. might create more stress in the body.

(Yeah, I definitely dont need that.

)Cortisolaka the stress hormoneis naturally highest between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

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This is why some people experiencemorning anxiety.

Caffeine in coffee is also known to increase cortisol.

This response would be mitigated by waiting an hour or so before enjoying your morning cup of joe.

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That way, youll get the focus youre looking for without the jitters or anxiety.

The one exception, Maucere says, is if you wake up later than 9:30 a.m. regularly.

The circadian rhythm has been shown to adjust to meet our daily habits, she explains.

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Or, hey, theres always decaf.

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