The Biohacker's Morning
Dave Asprey's high-fat, high-performance morning: a functional coffee with fats for steady energy and focus, plus light and movement. Popular, and clearly labelled where the evidence is thin.
Start with a clean, well-made coffee 1 cup brewed coffee, quality beans
Coffee reliably supports alertness and focus. Asprey emphasises clean, mold-tested beans; that specific 'mold' concern is more marketing than established risk, but good coffee is a fair starting point.
Blend in C8 MCT oil for steady energy ~1 tbsp C8 MCT, build up slowly
C8 MCT converts to ketones quickly and can give smooth energy. Start small to avoid stomach upset. This is the part of the ritual with the most plausible mechanism.
Add grass-fed butter or collagen 1 tsp to 1 tbsp butter, or a scoop of collagen
Fat slows caffeine's curve for some people; collagen adds protein for skin, hair and joints. Optional, and not a substitute for a real protein breakfast if you train hard.
Get morning light and move 5 to 10 min daylight; a short walk or mobility
Daylight and early movement anchor your circadian rhythm and energy far more reliably than any drink. This is the free, high-impact part of the morning.
Consider waiting on extra caffeine Notice your own response to timing and dose
Some people do better delaying a second coffee and not stacking caffeine late. Experiment; this routine is about finding your own steady energy, not a fixed rule.
The idea is that fat slows caffeine's hit and gives steady energy, while skipping carbs in the morning keeps blood sugar flat.
View sources
How to make Bulletproof Coffee, with Dave Asprey
The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey
Dave Asprey on the 'mold-free coffee' marketing claim (Instagram)
How to make your coffee bulletproof (daveasprey.com)
Not medical advice. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Consult a qualified clinician before changing your health routine.
Independent curation. YourProtocol is an independent platform. This protocol is based on the publicly available work of Dave Asprey and is not created, reviewed, endorsed by, or affiliated with Dave Asprey or Founder · Bulletproof.
Is this for you
- People who like coffee and want steady morning energy
- Anyone who naturally skips a big breakfast
- Those drawn to the biohacking style who want an honest read on it
- People who want focus without a mid-morning crash
Cautions
- Dave Asprey sells most of what he recommends here (Danger Coffee, MCT, collagen). The brand choices are ours to flag; any quality coffee, C8 oil or collagen works just as well. Food-first beats any branded ritual.
- Replacing breakfast with butter coffee is a preference, not proven nutrition. If you train hard, are pregnant, have a history of disordered eating, or have high cholesterol that responds to saturated fat, a protein-based breakfast is the safer default.
- Many 'bulletproof' claims (mould toxins, IQ gains) are marketing rather than established science. Enjoy the routine for steady energy and focus, not as medicine.
- Start MCT oil in small amounts to avoid GI upset, and watch total caffeine if you are sensitive or anxious.
- Educational only, not medical advice.
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