The Negative Effects That Coffee Might Have on Your Health

Coffee is the go-to drink for millions around the world. Though drinking coffee makes you feel fresh and energetic, there are a few side effects associated with its excessive consumption. The negative effects of coffee are mainly due to the presence of caffeine and tannic acid.

Adverse Effects of Coffee Consumption

• It heightens the energy levels for a short while. But after some time, a cup of coffee won't work as it used to. Hence, you will tend to increase the intake which may further develop into an addiction. This will also lead to adrenal exhaustion.
• A person on medication should avoid coffee, as it may interfere with its working.
• Caffeine interferes with a brain chemical named adenosine which helps in providing a calming effect.
• Coffee might also give rise to constriction of blood vessels. This condition occurs due to the increase in the cortisol levels.
• Young children should not be given coffee as it is difficult for them to digest it. Their liver cannot metabolise caffeine and hence, it remains in the body for 4 to 5 days. This can lead to sleeplessness and irritability.
• Pregnant women should avoid it as it might lead to birth defects, miscarriage, premature birth, and low birth weight.
• Another negative effect of drinking coffee is that it can lead to sluggish sperms and thereby reduce fertility.
• Coffee can damage the teeth, causing them to become discoloured and stained.
• It even increases the blood sugar level. Hence, people with diabetes should avoid it. Research tells us that excess coffee causes deprivation of sleep in several individuals.
• Coffee is known to alter blood pressure and heart rate as well. It even leads to frequent urination. It is known to disturb the absorption of essential minerals and nutrients which are required for the functioning of the body. This can cause adverse effects, and can lead to diseases which are caused due to the lack of these minerals. Vitamin A, B, and C are the ones which are most affected. Along with this, the absorption of minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium are also affected due to its consumption.

If taken in moderate amount, coffee will not cause an adverse effect on the body. It's fine to consume it occasionally on moderate basis but excessive consumption should be strictly avoided.

Sleep: How much you require?

Night is the time when you shut your eyes and enter a world of dreams which is considered to be a critical part of leading a healthy life. This is because after a day’s hard work, the muscles need rest. But the question is how much of rest is required?

To sleep means leaving your worries and tension and opinions differentiate on the exact amount of sleep required. An important thing to note is that you need to decide your sleep and waking time. Therefore, it is you who can judge the right time for your muscles to charge up. But psychologists say, a fully-grown human being requires 7-9 hours of sleep. If you are on the bed for more than that time, there is something wrong with your sleep mechanism.

What happens when adequate sleep is not taken?

It is not a rocket science to understand that your health will take a dent if you don’t sleep well. In fact, you will feel the effect after a bad sleep. A medical study found that individuals who are regularly denied proper sleep, meaning five hours or less every night, is vulnerable to cardiovascular issues and high blood pressure.

Further, lack of adequate sleep could trigger symptoms of obesity, diabetes, etc. Your behaviour may become erratic or you could possibly indulge in alcoholism. Your concentration will lapse and may experience mood swings. Other problems like killing sex drive, early ageing, forgetfulness, unwanted weight gain may be knocking at your door. 

What happens when it is?

• Some years of life are added, i.e. you may live longer, as per a study.
• Your mind will work full throttle, generating new ideas as your components gets strengthened.
• If you are a school going child, you could immensely improve in studies, perform well. Late night studies have proven to be harmful to health.
• No matter how hard you try to rid your excessive fat, you won’t succeed until you get the right amount of sleep.
• Stress is a major health issue these days and sleeping well helps in reducing that.

Your body gives you the strength to perform stringent of tasks during the day. The onus is upon you to replicate the favour. You need to give it back proper time to relax and prepare for the next day.