Coffee, Energy Drinks and Hormones

Coffee, Energy Drinks, and Hormones: Why Your Morning Boost Might Be Messing with Your Sleep (and Your Hormones)

If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, you might feel like your energy levels fluctuate as wildly as your hormones. One day you’re full of motivation and focus — the next, you’re dragging yourself out of bed and reaching for the nearest cup of coffee (or worse…an energy drink).

But here’s the thing: not all energy boosts are created equal, and the type of caffeine you choose can have a big impact on your hormones, mood, and sleep.

Let’s break it down.

☕ Coffee & Energy Drinks: The Quick Fix with Hidden Consequences

Caffeine in coffee and energy drinks gives a quick jolt by stimulating cortisol and adrenaline — your body’s “fight or flight” hormones. That’s why you feel more alert and focused at first.

But if you’re in perimenopause or menopause, your body is already experiencing hormonal fluctuations. Add chronic caffeine stimulation on top of that, and you’ve got a recipe for:

• Blood sugar crashes → causing cravings and irritability

• Increased cortisol → making it harder to lose belly fat

• Disrupted sleep → especially if caffeine lingers in your system (which it often does longer during menopause!)

• Hormone imbalance → as high cortisol can suppress progesterone and affect estrogen metabolism

Energy drinks take it a step further with synthetic caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and additives that can further stress your liver and adrenals — both critical players in hormone balance.

In short: while coffee or energy drinks might feel like your lifeline, they can actually be draining your energy reserves in the long run.

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It’s designed to support your cells’ natural energy production — without overdriving your stress hormones.

Here’s what makes it a game-changer for women in perimenopause or menopause:

• ✅ Contains adaptogens that help your body handle stress (instead of creating more)

• ✅ Supports mitochondrial function — the real source of your energy

• ✅ Balances cortisol naturally, promoting sustained energy instead of spikes and crashes

The result? A steady, calm energy that helps you focus, move, and feel your best — all without throwing your hormones out of balance.

🌙 The Sleep-Hormone Connection

When your caffeine intake is high (especially after noon), your body can’t fully switch into “rest mode” at night.

Poor sleep impacts:

• Melatonin → your sleep hormone

• Cortisol → stays elevated when you should be resting

• Insulin → becomes less sensitive, increasing fat storage

• Estrogen and progesterone balance → both can worsen hot flashes and mood swings

So, that 2 PM energy drink might actually be the reason you’re wide awake at 2 AM.

Switching to an adaptogenic energy blend like MAKE Wellness Energized supports both daytime energy and night-time recovery — a win-win for hormonal health.

💡 My Takeaway for You

You don’t have to give up your morning coffee completely (I’d never ask that 😉), but being mindful of your caffeine choices and supporting your body with natural energy sources can make a world of difference.

If you’ve been feeling wired, tired, and hormonally off-balance, it may be time to look beyond caffeine and start nurturing your energy at the cellular level.

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