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Sore throat makes it uncomfortable because it often occurs itching and pain. Is it still safe if you consume coffee? This is the explanation from the expert.
Coffee is a type of healthy drink that is commonly consumed every day. Various benefits can be obtained from drinking coffee, such as increasing body immunity and brain health.
However, when the throat is sick, is the consumption still allowed? Because, sore throat makes discomfort with the sensation of itching and sore. Usually, people who have a sore throat only consume water and warm tea.
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Reporting from Fit House Cafe (12/3/2023), coffee turns out to be a natural remedy for sore throat. Warm coffee temperature can help relieve and cure irritated throats. Research also shows that mixing coffee and honey is known to relieve coughs.
However, there are also those who think that coffee can worsen coughing. Because coffee is also known to contain diuretic caffeine.
This trait that makes the body become dehydrated, so it has the potential to worsen the symptoms of sore throat. For this reason, it’s better to choose coffee without caffeine.
According to experts, coffee is good for overcoming the symptoms of inflammation of the throat, when consumed in the right portion. If excessive, these benefits are not felt actually cause throat irritation.
Study in 2013 in Primary Care Respiratory Journal explains that drinking a mixture of coffee and honey every 8 hours for a week can relieve coughs that are often associated with sore throat. Honey and coffee can help overcome throat irritation.
The benefits of coffee for this sore throat can also be seen from the nutritional content. Coffee contains anti-inflammatory substances that can help in reducing inflammation. The anti-inflammatory content is chlorogenic acid which is a natural anti-inflammatory.
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