04/10/2026
Here’s the thing; unfortunately women process caffeine differently than men.
You may have already noticed that drinking caffeine can feel like a focused, energy boost some days, and anxiety inducing the next.
This is because as estrogen increases throughout the follicular phase, your liver starts processing caffeine more slowly. Caffeine shares the same detoxification pathway as estrogen. This can be an issue as we lead up to ovulation, when estrogen must begin to drop to trigger this significant event in a women’s body.
Without proper detoxification of excess estrogen, progesterone can’t take the lead during the luteal phase.
This can lead to common issues like pms, spotting, mood swings, heavy flow, migraines, and more.
Matcha has less caffeine, and more antioxidants than coffee. Matcha contains chlorophyll, which is known to have detoxifying properties. It also contains the amino acid L-theanine, which creates a soothing effect with no crash.
Together these compounds may support the liver in detoxification, and be a better choice for a sustainable caffeine boost.
Follow this guide to keep these pathways clear, and follow us for more tips on women’s health and wellbeing 💓
