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Is coffee your medicine or your poison?
It all comes down to one gene

Good morning friends,
Coffee isn’t just a morning ritual.
For some, it’s a powerful superfood.
For others, it’s quietly wrecking their health.

The gene that decides everything
Your response to coffee depends on a single gene: CYP1A2.
Fast metaboliser? You clear caffeine quickly. Coffee boosts your energy, sharpens your focus, and may even protect your heart.
Slow metaboliser? The same cup lingers in your system for hours. It can leave you jittery, stressed, and even wide awake at 2 a.m.
Research shows slow metabolisers are also at higher risk for high blood pressure and heart disease when drinking too much coffee.
How to drink coffee the right way
Get your DNA tested – Know if you’re a fast or slow metaboliser before guessing. Get your DNA test kit here.
Time it right – Slow metabolisers should avoid coffee after 10 a.m.
Stack it smart – Add ¼ tsp of ashwagandha to smooth out the caffeine hit.
Add a fat – Coconut oil, butter, or ghee in your brew slows absorption and reduces the crash.
Fix your habits first – Don’t use coffee to cover up poor sleep or dehydration. Most people need better rest-not another cup.
The bigger truth
Coffee isn’t good or bad.
It’s personal. It’s genetic.
And when you drink it in alignment with your biology, it works for you-not against you.
So let me ask you:
👉 Do you feel energised or drained after coffee?
👉 And do you think you’re a fast or slow metaboliser?
struggling with fatigue, jitters, or sleep issues?
Book a call with my team and let’s uncover how your DNA shapes your energy, caffeine tolerance, and overall health.
To your health,
