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Side effects of consuming 4-5 cups of coffee every day

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What happens if you drink too much coffee?

Drinking too much coffee has adverse effects on the body. Let's find out what kind of side effects occur.

 

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1. Anxiety

The caffeine in coffee directly affects your central nervous system. Excessive caffeine intake can cause problems like anxiety, restlessness, and tremors.

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2. Insomnia

Caffeine can be the reason for insomnia at night. Caffeine blocks the sleep-inducing neurotransmitter in our brain, which can cause difficulty in sleeping.

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3. Stomach problems

Excessive coffee consumption has a negative impact on the digestive system. It increases acidity in the stomach, which can cause problems like heartburn and acidity.

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4. Palpitations

Excessive caffeine increases heart palpitations and also increases blood pressure. If you feel dizzy or your heart beats fast after drinking coffee, reduce your coffee intake.

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5. Headache, Fatigue

Excessive caffeine intake sometimes causes headaches and fatigue, especially when you are used to it and suddenly stop drinking coffee.

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What to do?

If you can't live without coffee, don't drink more than 1-2 cups a day, and stay away from coffee in the evening. You can choose decaffeinated beverages, herbal tea, or green tea.

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