5 surprising signs that you drink too much coffee
Signs that indicate a person is drinking too much coffee (photo: Freepik)
Caffeine in moderate amounts is an excellent stimulant for the nervous system, boosting alertness and productivity. However, excessive consumption can lead to a range of problems instead of providing an energy boost. It's important to be aware of the signs indicating such a condition, according to Livestrong.
Dr. Sunita Pozina explained that caffeine is a stimulant. Consuming a moderate amount will result in minimal side effects for most people.
However, if you overindulge in caffeine or are particularly sensitive to it, you may experience unpleasant mental and physical consequences.
Digestive issues
Caffeine is a stimulant, and excessive consumption can overly stimulate the central nervous system, leading to what's known as caffeine intoxication.
Symptoms include anxiety, nervousness, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, and gastrointestinal distress. Additionally, caffeine can trigger gastritis, causing not only stomach upset or nausea but also diarrhea.
Irritability and anxiety
Caffeine provides a stimulating effect by blocking adenosine, a chemical in the body that makes you feel tired. Consuming too much caffeine or drinking it late in the day can easily affect your sleep at night.
Lack of sleep leads to overall irritability during the day and can also trigger anxiety disorders.
Headaches
Interestingly, caffeine both treats and can cause headaches. Caffeine is often added to headache and migraine medications because it helps constrict blood vessels, providing relief from headaches. However, headaches are a common withdrawal symptom when reducing caffeine intake. You may experience a headache if you consume more or less coffee than usual.
Fatigue
Consuming too much coffee can lead to fatigue. While caffeine initially makes you feel very alert, once its effects wear off, you may feel even more exhausted.
Mild dizziness
Dizziness can result from changes in blood pressure and an accelerated heartbeat that may occur after consuming caffeine. If you can feel your heart pounding, you should definitely cut back on your caffeine intake.
Daily limit
It's advisable to limit caffeine consumption to 400 mg per day. If you find yourself particularly sensitive to caffeine, consider consuming less.
You can also read about 7 beverages that will energize you all day long.
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