Attention coffee lovers: Do not drink at these times
Coffee, whose benefits are countless, is one of the most consumed hot drinks. Experts warn that consuming coffee, whose taste is almost addictive, at the wrong time brings more harm than benefit.
After the habit of coffee drinkers to drink coffee as soon as they get up in the morning, many experts draw attention to the fact that coffee should be consumed according to the biological clock of the body. Researches have shown that coffee consumed on an empty stomach in the morning causes stomach disorders, insomnia and nervousness.
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Medipol University Hospital Nutrition and Diet Specialist Arif Kaçan; The most curious question of recent days answered the question of what time of the day to drink coffee.
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AT WHAT TIME OF THE DAY SHOULD COFFEE BE DRUNK?
Nutrition and Diet Specialist Arif Kaçan; "The level of cortisol hormone increases at certain times of the day in the mechanism developed by our body to wake us up. Coffee should be consumed after breakfast and at times other than (08.00-09.00, (12.00-13.00) and (17.30-18.30) when cortisol (stress hormone) production peaks."
HOW MUCH COFFEE SHOULD BE DRUNK PER DAY?
It is generally safe to consume an average of 300-400 mg of caffeine per day (500 mg should not be taken more).
Depending on the type of coffee, an average cup of coffee contains 80 - 200 mg of caffeine.
An average of 3-4 cups of coffee can be drunk.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF COFFEE?
- Prevents depression
- Improves mental performance
- Reduces asthma attacks.
- Accelerates metabolism.
- Softens the intestines
- Natural antioxidants
- Contains minerals such as potassium, niacin, magnesium, iron and manganese
What health problems can coffee cause when consumed too much?
- Irregular or rapid heartbeat
- Blood Pressure
- Insomnia, irritability
- Stomach upset
- Increase in blood pressure
- It has negative effects such as loss of vitamins and minerals. It can also cause miscarriage in pregnant women.
