Max Kirsten, Sleep Expert for Panda London, challenges the usual notion that coffee disrupts sleep. He highlights three groups who might actually benefit from a pre-slumber coffee. Kirsten identifies those who find comfort in their coffee ritual, individuals with a high tolerance to caffeine, and people with ADHD, for whom caffeine can have a calming effect. For those not in these groups, he suggests caffeine-free alternatives like chamomile tea, decaffeinated green tea, and tart cherry juice to aid sleep.
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