Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Published : December 7, 2017 4:18 PM IST
Coffee- This favourite beverage of many is a best friend of acidity. This is because it contains caffeine that is known to aggravate acid reflux.
Do you drink coffee for that jolt of energy to start your day? While coffee has many other benefits such as improving memory and easing muscle pain, drinking coffee first thing in the morning may not be a great idea. Nutritionist Urvashi Sawhney tells you why.
Drinking coffee the first thing in the morning a bad idea
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase the production of acid in the stomach. The production of acid will increase even if you are drinking decaffeinated coffee. And if your digestive system is sensitive, drinking coffee can damage the lining of your stomach and make the indigestion, heartburn and IBS symptoms even worse. Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can also lead to an increased heart rate, irritability and heightened anxiety symptoms.
And if you drink coffee the first thing in the morning to treat constipation, you need to think again. While water is a safe and healthy option, whether consuming tea and coffee in the morning is ideal to fight constipation is a bit questionable. These beverages are not just stimulants but are diuretics which can make symptoms of constipation worse. Here's why you should not drink coffee in Styrofoam cups.
What to do when you have too much coffee
So yes, drinking coffee on an empty stomach can be a bad news for you. However, if you do not want to give up your morning cup of joe, you can try drinking a glass of water before getting your hands on coffee. Drinking water before having coffee can decrease the acidic levels in the stomach. Coffee has a pH value of 5 which falls in the acidic range. Drinking water also keeps the body hydrated and aid in flushing toxins from the body. It can also be a good idea to drink coffee with your breakfast. Here are 3 ways coffee wreaks havoc on your immune system.
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