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Consuming coffee with sugar still attracts controversy due to its side effects and benefits. Which one is more dangerous, caffeine or sugar?
Fresh coffee has a bitter taste that some coffee drinkers don’t like. However, thanks to the addition of sugar, sweeteners and various types of syrup which enrich the taste, coffee is now more acceptable to various groups.
Unfortunately, the combination of coffee and sweeteners is still controversial. The reason is the health side effects and benefits that can arise from consuming coffee with sweeteners.
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For example, the mushrooming trend of iced coffee with palm sugar milk has a refreshing taste, is acknowledged to increase cafe sales, but is it healthy enough to consume? It turns out that you still need to be careful about both caffeine and sugar in a glass of coffee.
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 Although caffeine has many benefits, it also has side effects that must be taken into account. Photo: Coffee Affection |
Launching Coffee Affection (25/1) caffeine is a natural stimulant that is formed through the growth process of coffee trees. Likewise, sugar intake is still needed by the body but within certain limits and levels.
In some conditions, caffeine can cause quite disturbing physical effects. For example, the heart beats faster, blood sugar rises, headaches, and diarrhea and nausea can be experienced after consuming coffee.
Apart from that, coffee consumption can also affect a person’s mental health and the consumer’s mood. Although it can increase brain focus, it can also cause more sensitive feelings and even occasional feelings of confusion.
WebMD also reports that consuming four cups of coffee a day can help reduce the risk of oral cancer. Unfortunately, the side effects of adding sugar to coffee must also be considered.
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 Sugar is a natural ingredient but there are also many risks if consumed excessively. Photo: Coffee Affection |
Quoting the Sugar Association, sugar or sucrose is a simple carbohydrate that is formed naturally through plants. Even though it is natural, sugar consumption must be strictly regulated, including consulting a doctor, in order to get the proper portion.
Consuming sugar and sweet foods can indirectly increase the risk of obesity. Excessive sugar consumption can also increase the risk of heart disease.
The most immediate side effects experienced by consumers of sweet foods are high blood pressure, increased blood sugar levels, and inflammation of the blood vessels. These symptoms will increase the risk of developing heart disease.
Just like caffeine, sugar consumption can also have an impact on mental health. Moods change easily, and feelings are more sensitive than the energy that results from consuming sugar and sweeteners.
So, it can be said that consuming excessive levels of sugar will be much more dangerous than caffeine. However, you still need to be careful about consuming these two components based on the recommended daily limits set by health experts.
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