These are 5 health risks if you drink too much coffee

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Many people rely on coffee as a daily drink. Research reveals several health risks if you drink too much coffee.

Those who are used to drinking coffee every day may find it difficult to get rid of this habit. Indeed, drinking coffee has many good effects, from increasing energy to improving brain health. However, you also need to be aware of the risks.

Experts mentioned by the Eros Del Sur Report site revealed that people who consume more caffeine than the daily limit, which is around 400 milligrams, can increase the risk of various health complications.

Professionals also expressed concern with people consuming more than four cups of coffee a day. The reason is, this habit can cause negative effects, ranging from digestive problems to increased heart rate.

Apart from that, the caffeine in coffee can also interact with certain medications. Hence aggravating the side effects or reducing its effectiveness.

Therefore, coffee lovers should be more careful about their caffeine intake in this coffee.

Having a coffee habit is not a problem, as long as the dose is not excessive. If excessive, it can cause the risk of side effects as reported by reporterosdelsur.com (28/12/2024).

1. Increases anxiety and stress

Drinking coffee can cause side effects of anxiety disorders. Photo: Getty Images

According to recent research there are significant health risks associated with excessive caffeine consumption.

Experts agree that daily caffeine intake is only up to 400 milligrams or the equivalent of four 8 ounce (237 ml) cups of coffee. Generally these limits are safe for most adults, but still depend on the health of each individual.

If you consume more caffeine every day than this limit, it could make feelings of anxiety worse.

People who are prone to anxiety disorders may experience more severe symptoms, including panic attacks and restlessness.

2. Sleep disorders

Drinking too much coffee at the wrong time can also cause sleep disorders. Photo: Getty Images/AsiaVision

Coffee consumption, especially in the afternoon or evening, can disrupt sleep patterns and cause abnormal sleep patterns.

The refreshing effects of caffeine usually appear about 30 minutes after drinking the coffee, and the effects can last for about 5-6 hours. However, this can vary from person to person.

If you drink coffee in the afternoon or evening, it could be that the caffeine affects your sleep quality. Poor sleep quality can ultimately cause other health impacts, ranging from difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, illness, and stress.

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