Why Decaf Coffee is Back and Now Bulletproof

March 5, 2013 · 33 comments

Upgraded™ Decaf Coffee - Coffee for Mission Critical PerformanceNew science brings new insight, and that is my (humble) case for this post.

In the past, there have been a few reasons that decaf coffee didn’t meet Bulletproof standards. One of the cool things about biohackers, is that when we get new information, we upgrade our models of the world. Some of the latest research on decaf does just that.

Impaired energy metabolism in the brain is known to be tightly correlated with cognitive decline during aging and in subjects at high risk for developing neurodegenerative disorders,” said Dr. Pasinetti. “This is the first evidence showing the potential benefits of decaffeinated coffee preparations for both preventing and treating cognitive decline caused by Type 2 Diabetes, aging, and/or neurodegenerative disorders.(1)

The study did not specify which types of coffee beans were used, which brings us to the Achilles’ heel of coffee – mycotoxins.

There are two reasons why caffeinated coffee is preferred. One, the caffeine protects the beans from toxins (if stored improperly). And two, poor quality beans are universally turned into decaf – KEYWORD ‘poor quality.’

Poor quality beans negatively impact coffee drinkers, and inhibit peak performance. Until there was a solution, decaf was a bad idea. Many of you still wanted decaf, and that served as inspiration to solve your problem!

Upgraded™ Decaffeinated Coffee is now available, and will give you your favorite coffee taste with added health bonuses.

Along with the study above, it turns out decaffeination allows cafestol to remain in the coffee. Cafestol modulates bile acids in the intestine, and is a potent neurological anti-inflammatory in the brain.

Antioxidant Download

The antioxidant molecules in decaf coffee are numerous. Roasting increases the antioxidant content of the beans and we carefully control our roasting process to maximize antioxidant content as well as minimize any mycotoxin contamination. Upgraded™ Decaf Coffee delivers a bottomless cup of benefits.

Improve Carbohydrate Metabolism

Research concludes that people who drink coffee on a regular basis have a significantly lower risk of Type 2 Diabetes. This effect is independent of caffeine content but is dependent on the amount of coffee consumed. Many published studies show that people who drink 4-6 cups of coffee daily are at 50% lower risk of Type 2 Diabetes than people who drink two or fewer cups per day. Upgraded™ Decaf Coffee makes this level of consumption both more attractive & easier!

Post Work-Out Bulletproof Coffee

If you’re a biohacker that loves a second helping of Bulletproof Coffee in the afternoon, but don’t want to throw off your muscle gains from an afternoon workout by consuming caffeine, then Upgraded™ Decaf is for you. With our decaf coffee, you’ll reap all the benefits of Bulletproof Coffee, without putting a stop to your Bulletproof Intermittent Fasting. Caffeine inhibits mTOR (Mammalian Target of Rapamycin), a mechanism in all of us that increases protein synthesis in our muscles after exercise. Now, you can enjoy a second helping of Bulletproof Coffee with our decaffeinated beans, and continue to build muscle. Win!

The Bulletproof Standard for Decaf

Our beans are of the highest quality source we can find; from a single estate, Central American farm (just like our regular Upgraded™ Coffee beans). They will also be processed without fermentation, which means it will be the highest quality decaf with the least amount of toxins available.

Upgraded™ Decaf brings a new age for Bulletproof coffee. I hope you’re as excited as I am!

Share a comment below about your thoughts on the new Bulletproof Upgraded™ Decaf Coffee.

1Mount Sinai Medical Center. “Decaffeinated coffee may help improve memory function and reduce risk of diabetes.” ScienceDaily, 1 Feb. 2012. Web. 6 Jan. 2013.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/maxshralp Max Houtzager

    Very stoked to see this. especially for my mom who is afraid of caffeine due to using other medication also. However I must wonder if just one study is enough to start saying decaf is ok, when it is obviously a great market for upgraded self to enter…

  • ReneeAnn

    Would you provide a link to the study? Or, am I just missing it somewhere above? Thanks! :)

  • TheJeebus

    Through which process is the caffeine removed?

  • Tara

    Dave, where does Bulletproof coffee (decaf, or caffeinated) fit in for someone who has stage 2 or 3 adrenal fatigue?

  • JHamDMD

    Ok, I have read numerous sources that say cafestol is associated with an increase in LDL cholesterol unless you use a paper filter to filter it out. Why on earth would you want to keep it in your coffee? I know that not all saturated fat is bad for you, but how can cafestol be good for you?

    • ReneeAnn

      Would you link to an article on this? Thanks!

    • mmejoanna

      I’ve also read about the LDL, in the forums here, and I’ve been trying to get to the bottom of this question. It seems the answer is because, as Dave says here, cafestol also “modulates bile acids in the intestine, and is a potent neurological anti-inflammatory in the brain”. Cost-benefit analysis?

      • http://twitter.com/ABright Alexis Bright

        Pretty much, I think it depends on what you care about more, and whether or not you think inflammation or LDL is worse for you. I prefer coffee with a metal filter, as I’d prefer to reduce inflammation, particularly in the brain, and have seen studies suggesting that cholesterol levels matter less than CRP and inflammation levels in general, but of course there is mixed data out there. The rest of the details are above my level of research.

    • http://twitter.com/RobertGinkgo Robert Ginkgo

      Very interesting. Just found this study, which backs up your point.

      http://mend.endojournals.org/content/21/7/1603.full.pdf+html

      Admittedly, my LDL has increased substantially since moving in a more BP/paleo direction (HDL also increased, but not to the ratio I’d like to see.) I’ve definitely been french pressing daily. Might start swapping that out.

  • Gabriel

    Very interesting product. Will pre-workout caffeinated coffee also inhibit muscle gains?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Kem-Johnson/100001811404457 Kem Johnson

    Thanks for the upgrade. I swithched to decaf (no loss of flavour with quality roasts) some time ago, and guess what, my arrhythmia disappeared in three days. And since the butter here in NZ is top shelf, bulletproof coffee remains on the menu.

  • Stageman

    Does this process remove all caffeine or most caffeine? Are there still small amounts of caffeine in the coffee?

  • http://www.facebook.com/elspethgreene Elspeth Greene

    Can you drink this in the evenings, or will the MCT oil still interfere with sleep?

  • optionzz

    YEAH! I’d like to think Dave did this just for me :) , but probably not. I, too, had adrenal exhaustion and was completely off coffee for years (learned to “like” hot water…bleah). I’ve snuck back because Bulletproof Coffee is SO GOOD!. I even luxuriate with a second cup in the afternoon once in awhile, but that’s more caffeine than I need. Of course, I’ve also lost weight…a good thing.
    But NOW, I can have an evening cup of Bulletproof Decaf as a desert (I actually like it better than ice cream…weird I know.)
    Thanks for a new product that I actually want! My order is in, and I’m anxiously waiting for it! Quality Decaf without toxin worry. Yes!

    Pete A

    • joevil

      Are you over your adrenal issues or are you still dealing with it and still drink decaf with no negative results?

      I am dealing with adrenal fatigue too and is on a no caffeine diet but loves coffee. I used Dave’s bulletproof coffee before and it was the best coffee ever,but now I need to stay away from too much caffeine.This Bulletproof decaf may just be really good news!

      • optionzz

        Well, I don’t have the symptoms, but I suspect it led to other health problems later. I drank NO coffee for many years, in fact until Bulletproof, (relatively) toxin free coffee became available, I think I might have had two or three cups in many years. My doctor at the time said “cold turkey, no more coffee at all” but I had no adrenal response at the time. I’ve not been tested recently, but no symptoms. If you can sense your response to caffeine (I can), maybe minimal decaf? Don’t know; no expertise in this area. Good luck!

  • joevil

    If this new buzz about coffee is true (preventing diabetes 2 etc) then this will be available in pill form shortly,I am sure. Just like resveratrol in red wine

  • MK

    I’m pretty excited to find this! I like to drink several cups of coffee a day… and I always worry about the amount of caffeine. =/ Pretty sure it is the “happy drink” element that I seek, not the caffeine. I’ve been alternating between Caribou Coffee Decaf and your regular Bulletproof coffee. Now I will give your decaf a try! Any chance you would consider an introductory offer discount??? (hint, hint) =)

  • Chris

    All of the coffee you recommend is bagged. I’m an avid Keurig user (it’s quick and easy) and would love to find a coffee that comes in the k-cup. BTW – I just found the BP site and am trying to learn as much as I can as fast as I can so go easy if you find this request horrible because of the plastic k-cup or such. :) Thank you!

    • http://www.facebook.com/william.t.sawyer.5 William T Sawyer

      Reusable keurig cup works

  • Tom Jeanne

    Since you make such bold claims about your coffee, where is the evidence to back up your claims about mycotoxins? If you test your coffee so stringently, you should post the results. If they’re as good as you say, then that will help sell your coffee to skeptics like me.

  • Sameer Jain

    Dave / team — do you have an estimate of how much caffeine there is in the regular (non decaf) Upgraded Coffee? Thanks!

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