Is It Bad to Drink Coffee Everyday?
The COVID-19 pandemic changed how and where consumers drink their coffee. With more time on their hands, users took to TikTok and Instagram to share their DIY coffee recipes—such as whipped coffee, cold brew sangria, coffee gelatin squares, and protein coffee or “proffee”. This trend not only made coffee consumption less expensive, but easier for users to consume daily or several times per day.
64% of Americans drink at least one cup of coffee a day.
Doctors have always warned people that avid coffee consumers have a higher chance of heart disease, stomach ulcers, mortality, and other ills.
On the other hand, studies have shown that people who consistently drink coffee have an 11% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to ingredients in coffee that have a direct link to hormones and consumers’ metabolism.
But, if you have to drink coffee daily in order to function that may mean that your endocrine system is not functioning properly.
When drinking coffee, what most consumers are seeking is the caffeine. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It causes you to feel more awake and alert. When people go outside of coffee in search of energy and alertness they are consuming what is called an isolated food.
Caffeine is an isolated food. Caffeine was first isolated from coffee in 1819. Consuming caffeine is similar to taking a vitamin C supplement instead of eating an orange. Consuming isolated foods over whole foods means that you will ultimately be missing essential nutrients that affect how our bodies function.
So, what is the truth?
If you believe that you are dependent on coffee or caffeine for energy, you may want to seek methods for repairing your endocrine system. That may mean that you should start to eat healthy proteins at every meal, engage in regular exercise, manage your stress, and/or determine an appropriate sleep schedule.
Too much of anything can cause problems, so it’s best that if you do still decide to intake, that you do so in moderation.