Does Caffeine help with mood?
Often, yes. 74% of 137 people who reported on Caffeine for mood say it improved. 2% noticed no change and 24% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for mood (84% across 108 options).
Mood: what users report
74%better137 reports · high confidence
101 better3 no change33 worse
Ranked #62 of 108 for mood.
What people say about Caffeine and mood
“Personally, I feel and function much better if I keep my caffeine intake very low to zero.”
“I have a love hate relationship with caffeine...if I drink any past 10am it can effect my sleep.”
“I no longer have any anxiety or existential or suicidal thoughts, and I am much happier and outgoing and social.”
“Sleep! Holy gods. No more racing thoughts in the evenings. No more waking up feeling exhausted. Anxiety and social anxiety - gone. Back to my normal self.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong680 meta-analyses · 2,072 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. See all research on Caffeine.
Side effects people mention
jitteriness 203anxiety 166insomnia 83headache 67tolerance 46
What else is Caffeine used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count