Coffee is a favorite drink and is almost indispensable in the daily life of every family. In addition to its delicious taste, coffee also helps increase alertness and improve work performance.
However, housewives should not abuse and drink coffee improperly as it will have negative effects on health.
Drink coffee in the evening
One of the ways to drink coffee that is harmful to your health is the habit of drinking coffee in the evening before going to bed. Caffeine in coffee is a fairly strong stimulant, which can stay in the body for 6 to 8 hours after consumption.
According to some studies, drinking coffee at night can disrupt sleep, or cause deep sleep, which has a significant impact on the body.
Prolonged lack of sleep can cause many health problems such as memory loss, reduced ability to concentrate, increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mental disorders. Therefore, to protect your health, you should avoid drinking coffee after the afternoon, especially from 2 pm onwards.
Drink too much coffee during the day
Drinking too much coffee during the day does not only cause restlessness and anxiety. According to recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Heart Association, the safe dose of caffeine for adults is from 200 to 400mg per day, equivalent to about 2 to 4 cups of coffee.
Taking too much of this can increase heart rate, cause arrhythmia, increase blood pressure and lead to nervous system problems such as anxiety, stress, and even depression.
In addition, consuming too much caffeine over a long period of time can cause "caffeine rebound," when the body becomes dependent on caffeine and experiences symptoms of headaches, fatigue, and discomfort if it does not drink coffee.
Drink coffee on an empty stomach
Another risky coffee habit is drinking coffee on an empty stomach. Caffeine in coffee stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach, which helps digest food. However, when you drink coffee on an empty stomach, this acid has no food to digest, leading to excess acid.
Accordingly, drinking coffee on an empty stomach can cause problems such as stomach ulcers, heartburn, and gastric and esophageal reflux.
In particular, drinking coffee on an empty stomach can cause nausea, stomach upset, and discomfort. This is very dangerous for people with a history of stomach pain or digestive problems.
To minimize this risk, housewives should drink coffee after meals or combine it with a snack such as bread or fruit to protect the stomach and digestive system.
