How much coffee should one consume daily?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 32 year old female. I wanted to clarify a few doubts. I have been consuming coffee since my adolescence. I drink both hot and cold; I cannot pass a single day without it. Recently, I read an article on the ill effects of consuming coffee, and I am worried about my health. As of now, I do not face any symptoms; however, what are the bad effects of drinking coffee regularly? Is there any specific amount for regular consumption? What happens if I take it more? Should I stop consuming it completely? Are there any ways to make it a better or healthier option? Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Experts say coffee may aid weight loss by triggering calorie burning or suppressing appetite. Unsweetened coffee can help people lose weight because they are taking in significantly fewer calories. Caffeine is possibly unsafe when used for a long time or in doses over 400 mg daily.

Caffeine can cause insomnia (inability to sleep), nervousness, restlessness, nausea, increased heart rate, and other side effects. Larger doses might cause headaches, anxiety, and chest pain. Caffeine is likely unsafe when used in very high doses.

If you eat or drink too much caffeine, it can cause health problems, such as:

Restlessness and shakiness.
Insomnia.
Headaches.
Dizziness.
Fast heart rate.
Dehydration.
Anxiety.
Dependency

So you need to take more of it to get the same results.

The coffee diet encourages you to drink at least three cups of coffee (24.3 ounces) per day while restricting calories. Although it can lead to weight loss in the short term, it is not a healthy diet in the long run. It can lead to weight gain and side effects from drinking too much caffeine.

Take it black. It is the easiest way to make your coffee healthier. Take it without adding sugar or cream. Both of those are loaded with empty calories, while a plain cup of black coffee has close to zero.

If you are looking for a coffee alternative, try beverages such as green tea, matcha tea, chicory coffee, or rooibos tea. These are some alternative options that may even contain added health benefits.

I hope this helps.

Thank you, and take care.

Regards.