Coffeeclues

Coffee is a drink prepared from coffee beans. It has potential benefits when taken in moderate doses. However, high doses pose problems. This article talks about the health risks associated with coffee intake.

Coffee and Health Risks

• Drinking too much coffee causes health problems. Therefore, there is a need to take it in moderate amounts to prevent from its effects.
• Excessive intake of coffee poses a risk for cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is caused because of elevated LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and homocysteine levels in the body.
• Higher levels of coffee consumption is often linked with low levels of calcium in the body. Low levels of calcium is generally seen in people who take more than four cups of coffee everyday.
• It poses sleep problems. Since, it being a stimulant it keeps one alert and awake. Therefore, people suffering from insomnia are recommended to stay far from caffeine.
• Coffee has high acid content in it. The acid content present in it causes stomach pain. To, overcome this problem avoid taking coffee when on empty stomach. Taking cream along with coffee can be of help.
• It is a diuretic. It makes the body devoid of moisture and water. Thereby, causing dehydration. It is ideal to take water after a cup of coffee.
• Few studies have shown that higher coffee consumption is often associated with lower fertility.
• Coffee consumption in case of pregnant women causes serious consequences. It cause iron deficiency anemia in infants and mother. Coffee also interferes with absorption of supplemental form of iron.
• It causes staining of teeth if taken excessively.
• Caffeine can also be your friend if consumed in moderate doses.

Few Important Points
Some points that have to be remembered about caffeine include

• Do not take excess of it.
• Avoid coffee intake after 2 pm.
• Better to take coffee before performing exercises.