Doctors and health experts say that black coffee is better for health than milk, sugared tea and coffee. Experts warn that drinking too much can lead to many problems.
First Published Mar 8, 2023, 7:15 AM IST
Most people start their day with a hot cup of coffee. At least once in the morning… even if you feel sluggish while working, you drink a cup of coffee. When going to meetings, when going out with friends, tea or coffee is drunk on every occasion. Coffee stimulates our body. Provides instant energy. Eliminates drowsiness. Beverages like cappuccino, latte or frappe, black coffee are mostly consumed. Did you know that coffee is in the second place among the most consumed food and beverages in the world? Many people drink black coffee as tea with milk and sugar is not good for health. Actually black coffee is very good for our health. Experts say that if you drink too much of it, you will have to face many problems.
Black coffee also has caffeine content. If it is taken in dosage, the body will have a positive effect. But experts warn that if you drink too much, the caffeine content in the body will increase and cause many problems. What kind of problems will this cause?
Stress leads to anxiety
Drinking too much black coffee causes your body to produce more of the stress hormone cortisol. This leads to anxiety and stress. If you consume too much caffeine, your body will also feel jittery.
Can’t sleep well
Consuming too much coffee can disrupt your sleep routine. If you want to sleep comfortably at night, avoid drinking coffee after 6 pm. Coffee activates our mind. You can’t sleep no matter what you do.
Acidity
Along with caffeine content, black coffee is also rich in acid. So drinking too much of it will cause acidity problem. Cramps and gastric problems are likely to occur.
Your body is not absorbing the nutrients
If the caffeine content in your body is high, it will be difficult for your body to absorb minerals like iron, calcium and zinc from the daily food you eat. According to health experts, healthy people should not consume more than 400 mg of caffeine per day. This means that it is equivalent to approximately 4 cups (960 ml) of coffee. Do not drink too much coffee.
