Find out the appropriate daily dose of coffee

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks around the world. According to the Express website, about two billion cups are consumed daily, and with the benefits of coffee, excessive drinking may present risks.

healthy.

Aside from its ability to make us feel more alert, it also has clear benefits for women in particular, explained nutrition consultant and director of CityDietitians.

Sophie Medellin: "It turns out that

Average coffee intake reduces the risk of death from major causes such as heart disease in women in particular.”

It is also believed that coffee has a positive effect on the health of our brain. "Coffee has been linked to a reduced risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, although studies do not

still in progress.

Not surprisingly, average coffee intake also contributes positively to energy levels, giving us pre-workout energy.” Coffee has associated risks, although this

It tends to only be in certain combinations or when it is consumed excessively.

Caffeine and anxiety 

"For people with anxiety and panic disorders, moderate to high caffeine intake can exacerbate existing symptoms," Medellin said.

At risk are pregnant women whose high caffeine intake has been linked to complications such as low birth weight.

Excessive coffee consumption can have a negative effect on our sleep patterns

It makes it difficult for us not only to fall asleep but also to maintain a high quality of sleep throughout the night."

The right dose 

The maximum recommended daily dose of caffeine is about 300-400 mg, and the average cup of coffee contains between 80-100 mg of caffeine.

This means that about three to four cups of coffee a day is a maximum within the safe limit.

But Medellin cautioned: "You can also take caffeine from other sources you may not be aware of, such as chocolate and sugar-sweetened beverages. In general, intake of more than 600 mg has been linked to the effects of

negative health such as high blood pressure, insomnia and irritability."

Symptoms

If you feel like you're drinking a lot of coffee, Medellin said, you may have experienced symptoms such as headaches, irritability, chest pain and difficulty sleeping.

Everyone is different, and you may find that even lower amounts

of caffeinated coffee can give you such symptoms, or you may be able to tolerate a larger amount.

reduce coffee

And if you want to reduce your coffee intake, it is best to do it slowly and in stages.

You can opt for decaffeinated coffee more often, or replace the coffee with another lower drink

Caffeine, or avoid drinking coffee late in the day.

For most of us, drinking coffee in the morning until mid-afternoon will have the strongest intended effects (such as alertness) because cortisol cycles peak and fall in

Certain times of the day, it is believed that it is best to drink coffee when your cortisol levels are low.

Hot brewed coffee is higher in antioxidants than cold brewed coffee, Medellin said, and it has less caffeine on average.

And decaffeinated coffee is

Also a popular choice, they offer very similar health benefits even though they usually contain trace amounts of caffeine.

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