Boost Your Health Or Invite Trouble?
1. In moderate amounts it acts as a stimulant helping the brain function faster and better because it boosts the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.
2. It also helps in increasing the metabolism which might help in weight reduction.
3. It also acts as a diuretic helping the kidney liver rid of toxins.
4. Local application on skin can give protection from harmful UV rays.
5. Drinking 2 cups of black coffee a day after food might be helpful but in excessive amounts and on empty stomach negates all these positive effects
1. It can cause irritation giving rise to feelings of bloatedness, cramps and acid reflux .
2. It can cause transient rise in blood pressure and increased heart rate.
3. Sometimes it can cause increased anxiety / nervousness in some persons. Often it can cause headache and nausea.
4. In addition, excessive coffee intake can cause insomnia and disturb the sleep pattern in some persons
Dr MS Purkait - Medical Superintendent, Techno India DAMA Hospital