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Facts and Myths about Coffee

What they say about coffee is it true or false

By Beulah FrancisPublished 12 months ago 5 min read
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Caffeine can make up for lost sleep and detox your body, oh please no caffeine is addictive, this is a good one today we'll be debunking myths about caffeine. Caffeine is not bad for you so there was a time where i must admit i had bought the hype that caffeine was bad for you. However, when you do the research you find out that a lot of the concerns really don't hold up. The amount of milligrams that they need to consume to cause that are excessive of 700 milligrams a day, the amount of caffeine that's being consumed daily is usually on the order of less than 300 milligrams a day. So, a lot of these concerns really don't apply at those levels. In addition, there are actually benefits to caffeine and coffee. For instance, studies show you know decreasing cancers like colon cancer head and neck cancers breast cancer chronic liver disease and more.

Caffeine will not make up for lost sleep. There is nothing that could make up for lost sleep other than adequate restful replenishing sleep. All caffeine dead is increase your alertness and make you feel like you're more energetic, but it doesn't actually give you more energy. Nature has created an important molecule called adenosine and that's this molecule over here. Adenosine tells your brain it's time to go to bed. What caffeine does is to block adenosine message and keep you thinking that you should be awake. But when the effect of caffeine wears off, the adenosine's still there. Your body will still crash and go to bed if a person does choose to neglect their sleep and try to replace that with caffeine. They're going to find that their sleep pattern is just continually affected. They'll have lower levels of rem sleep and if they drink too close to bedtime, they'll actually have a decreased amount of sleep as well. Ultimately, the brain needs sleep. You're not going to get that from consuming extra amounts of caffeine.

Drinking coffee will not stunt your growth, most of which occurs during childhood and adolescence. Caffeine consumption at maxes out at around 80 milligrams per day, while any sort of risk to your bones with calcium or magnesium loss usually Occurs above 700 milligrams. The kids will be just fine consuming up to 800 grams of caffeine per day, which is equal to eight plus cups of coffee.

Caffeine can detox your body in the short term, but it's not always safe and it may lead to injury. The most common conversations patients have is about this concept of detoxification--whether it comes from the internet or from their doctors. It's not as easy as it seems, and often times people end up accidentally doing more harm than good by taking a caffeine detox product before their gut has a chance to do its job properly. It's better to get your recommended daily fluids and wear regular body armor than try to detox yourself after you've already put your body at risk.

There is not a 100% truth to caffeine dehydrating people; however, it can moderately increase urine output. It is also a common misconception that consuming large amounts of caffeine will always lead to thirst. Some people may feel thirsty after drinking caffeine due to the presence of additives, or if they haven't been drinking enough water throughout the day. In totality, most people become thirsty after drinking coffee. To avoid becoming dehydrated, drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.

Caffeine is addictive, but not as addictive as some substances. There is a need to use it oftentimes, and it's considered that your physical dependence on caffeine isn't so severe that it qualifies as an addiction. If you went cold turkey on coffee intake, you would feel horrible for about a day or two, and then you would feel off but eventually return to normal.

It's generally thought that consuming 400 milligrams or less of caffeine per day is a safe amount for most people. However, what's in a cup may vary depending on the cup's size and how it was prepared. To be on the safe side, you need to know what a cup is typically made out of--it's 8 ounces (229 milliliters). You can have many of those before you reach the 400-milligram level, which is considered a low limit for healthy daily consumption. If you're pregnant, have certain health conditions, or Drink differently than most people, then your physician may have different recommendations.

While there is some evidence that caffeine can affect a person's sleep, it is not always the case. Different people metabolize caffeine differently, so one's sleep habits will vary depending on how much caffeine they've had recently. Additionally, other factors (such as the time of day) affect how tired someone feels after consuming caffeine. Overall, if you're feeling exhausted after a long day, you likely shouldn't drink coffee or caffeinated beverages before bed.

Caffeine can mess with your heart rhythm- but there's no evidence it increases your risk of arrhythmias. Recently, a study was performed where they looked at a community-based cohort of over 30 000 people. Results showed that for every additional cup of coffee you had, your odds of having an arrhythmia decreased by 3%. Sometimes people experience heart palpitations or racing hearts as a result of caffeine consumption. However, these effects are not long lasting and are not dangerous. Finally, it's worth noting that regular coffee drinkers or caffeine consumers will eventually lose the effect caffeine has on their heart rhythm. Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about your heart health.

Caffeine is a stimulant that is found in coffee, tea, and other drinks. There are many benefits to caffeine, but some people may feel guilt about drinking it because of the rumors spread about its health effects. People need to talk to their doctors about what is the best for them, as there are few risks with caffeine if it is used in moderation.

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