Side effects of caffeine

What are the side effects of caffeine?

Who doesn’t like to have a mug of coffee while reading a novel or sitting on the balcony with a beautiful view? According to a study, coffee is consumed daily by approximately 1 billion people all over the world but do you know the side effects of caffeine?

n an 8-ounce cup of coffee, the caffeine is estimated to be approximately 95-200 mg. But do you have any idea how harmful your coffee is? If not, then let’s know about some of the side effects of coffee in this blog.

Issues in digestion: Consuming a cup of coffee every morning might help in bowels moving. But large doses of caffeine may lead you to problems such as loose stools, Diarrhea, and others. According to studies, it is suggested that highly caffeinated beverages may worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease in you so avoid consuming coffee.

side effects of caffeine

Insomnia: This is the most common side effect of consuming caffeine. Studies say that caffeine not only affects your quantity of sleep but it also affects the quality of your sleep. You should avoid consuming coffee in larger amounts and prefer having it by afternoon or it might lead to insomnia.

Anxiety: Anxiety is one of the rare but worst side effects of caffeine. The diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association, says that caffeine-induced anxiety disorder is one of four caffeine-related syndromes. Caffeine blocks the effects of adenosine which makes you feel tired and at the same time, it triggers the release of adrenaline. All these can lead to higher anxiety and nervousness in a person who consumes caffeine in a larger quantity.

side effects of caffeine

Muscle breakdown: In a case, it was found that a woman who consumed approximately 32 ounces of coffee which had 565 mg of caffeine faced problems like nausea, vomiting, dark urine, etc. There are many such cases in which it is found that people suffer from kidney failure, rhabdomyolysis, breakdown of damaged muscle, and other problems. That is why it is suggested to consume less amount of coffee (maximum 250 mg per day).

side effects of caffeine

High blood pressure and heart rate: A study on caffeine shows that people consuming caffeine face the issue of high blood pressure. It is suggested not to consume large amounts of coffee on daily basis or even before exercise. In many people consumption of caffeine leads to an increase in the heart rate so one should avoid consuming it if it doesn’t suit them.

side effects of caffeine

Fatigue: Caffeine boosts your energy level but do you know that high doses of caffeine may make you feel low and have an opposite effect after some time? Yes, caffeine may lead to rebound fatigue after it leaves your system. So consume caffeine in fewer amounts and try to observe yourself so that you can avoid any major problems.

Addiction: The worst side effect of caffeine is that it may become a habit in you, studies say that consumption of caffeine does not cause classic addiction but it can become an addiction and any type of addiction is never good for you.

Conclusion

Consumption of caffeine may lead to Restlessness and shakiness, Headaches, Dizziness, Dehydration, Frequent urination, and many other problems. Before you consume caffeine you should be aware of the side effects of caffeine so that you can be careful. You should consume less amount of caffeine and even if your body is not ok with that then try to avoid the consumption of caffeine or you may land yourself into problems. 

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