How to Caffeine Detox the Right Way, According to Nutritionists

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found that .Not into coffee? You likely have another source of caffeine that keeps you going. For me, it's Diet Coke (especially from the fountain at McDonald's, IYKYK), but lately, I've been getting into Celsius Energy Drinks to help me power through my early AM workouts.Whatever your caffeine vice is, there has likely come a time when you've considered giving it up.

After all, anything that causes you withdrawal symptoms can't be great for your body, right?If you're ready to embark on your own caffeine detox but don't know where to start, we're here to help.

We tapped integrative nutritionist and author of the forthcoming book, , along with functional nutritionist , who is also the Director of Nutrition at in California, to share their expert opinions about all things quitting caffeine, including how long it takes to detox from caffeine, whether it's okay to quit caffeine cold turkey, and more.Read on for their thoughts on why it may be beneficial to kick your own personal flavor of rocket fuel for good–or even just for a little while.“If you're jittery frequently, have major mood swings or anxiety, a break is a good idea,” says Clark.

And Goudie agrees, adding conditions like "colitis, diabetes, heart disease, high bloodpressure, liver problems, insomnia, or thyroid imbalances," to the list. “Cutting back—or cutting it caffeine out entirely—could be beneficial,” she says.Goudie says that pressing pause on your caffeine intake can be beneficial both for your mental and physical health.