Shortness of breath after drinking coffee? This could be the reason

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Some people often feel short of breath after consuming it coffee. This can happen if you have health problems, especially heart-related diseases.

Coffee It is a good drink to consume because it can provide health benefits. Such as increasing immunity and increasing energy.

For some people, drinking coffee It can also have bad effects on health. One of them felt short of breath after consuming it. Why could this happen?

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Reporting from Live Strong (3/12/2019), shortness of breath after drinking coffee is usually felt by those who have health problems, especially with the heart. This is caused by the caffeine content in coffee.

Harvard Health Publishing explains that consuming more caffeine than recommended can cause problems for someone with heart disease. It is due to high caffeine levels or caffeine overdose.

This can increase heart rate and blood pressure. This condition makes some people feel short of breath after consuming coffee. Therefore, drinking coffee has a maximum limit so as not to harm heart health.

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The maximum limit for coffee intake has been regulated by the United States Food and Drugs (FDA). If someone is in good health and has a tolerance for caffeine, they can enjoy it up to a maximum limit of 400 milligrams of caffeine or around 4 cups per day.

In addition, if someone is sensitive to caffeine or experiences a caffeine overdose, it is best to drink less coffee or not consume it at all. The FDA explains several side effects associated with excessive caffeine consumption, namely heart palpitations, insomnia, restlessness, anxiety, stomach ache, nausea and headaches. These side effects can appear immediately or wait a while after consuming coffee.

It is important to know each other’s body condition. If you feel short of breath when drinking coffee, you can leave the drink and replace it with something healthier. If you experience frequent symptoms of shortness of breath, medical attention is needed.

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