01 Coffee is one of the three major beverages in the world, and many people enjoy drinking coffee. But do you know the harm of long-term coffee consumption to the body?
Coffee is a beverage made from roasted and ground coffee beans. It, along with cocoa and tea, are the three major beverages in the world and are popular as the main beverages worldwide. Coffee beans refer to beverages made by roasting the kernels inside the fruit of coffee trees using appropriate methods. It is mainly divided into instant coffee, latte, American style, mocha, etc. It can be paired with milk, sugar, yellow sugar, etc., and has the effects of awakening, refreshing, and sobering up.
What are the hazards of long-term coffee consumption to the body
1. Insomnia
Coffee contains a large amount of caffeine, which mainly stimulates the brain and nervous system. Drinking a small amount can invigorate the mind, but if consumed in large quantities for a long time, it can easily lead to insomnia, especially before bedtime.
2. Gastrointestinal discomfort
Long term and excessive consumption of coffee can cause certain irritation to the gastric mucosa, leading to excessive secretion of stomach acid, which can cause stomach discomfort symptoms such as abdominal pain and nausea.
3. Heart rate increases
Excessive intake of caffeine can easily lead to tachycardia, and some patients may experience arrhythmia due to their sensitivity, affecting cardiovascular health.
03 Not suitable for crowds
1. Cardiovascular disease patients: Patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis and other diseases who drink coffee in large quantities for a long time may worsen their condition.
2. Elderly people: Coffee can reduce calcium and cause osteoporosis. After menopause, women need to increase their calcium intake tenfold every day.
3. Gastric disease patients: Excessive coffee consumption in this population can lead to worsening of stomach diseases.
4. Pregnant women: Excessive consumption of coffee by pregnant women may lead to fetal malformations and even miscarriage.
