Yeah, us too. After 20 years of taking prescription stimulants to manage his ADHD, our founder Jack was searching for a better way to stay focused and energized, so naturally he turned to coffee. 

However, like many others, he loved the taste but quickly realized it was wreaking havoc on his digestive system and nervous system, without actually providing long term benefits.

The standard advice given – while well intended – doesn't actually help people solve their problem without giving up their beloved daily ritual… because let's face it – if you're a coffee-lover, switching to tea just isn't going to cut it.

We want to clear something up – coffee isn't evil. But, the high acidity and high caffeine content (100+mg in most cups!) in standard coffee preparation processes certainly aren't doing your gut health any favors. 

Normal coffee stimulates the production of the hormone gastrin in your gut, which signals your body to produce more gastric acid (aka stomach acid in layman's terms). This makes it much more likely that you'll experience unwanted symptoms such as acid reflux, bloating and heartburn.

Further, caffeine on its own stimulates movement and cramping in the colon, potentially leading to discomfort and that gotta-go-right-now sprint to the bathroom after your morning cup. 

Modern medicine has proven that gut health is in fact closely tied to the immune, brain, and nervous system – meaning these imbalances can create much more serious conditions overtime, including autoimmune conditions, anxiety, brain fog, and more.