Many people cannot do without coffee. It is a matter of life and death for some people that they must have coffee to buzz up their lives before they leave the house.
However everything in excess is always harmful. Nobody has proven that a little coffee once in a while is harmful, but it has been researched that excessive input of coffee on a daily basis is definitely detrimental to one's health.
These are some of the effects of excessive coffee consumption:
Side effect no: 1 = Bodily exposure to cancer causing matter
Coffee beans contain nitrosamines, which are substances that increase the risk of developing cancers. (This same compound is also found in cured meats and bacon.)
In the roasting process, coffee beans are exposed to extreme temperatures, which denature the natural oils. This high heat process creates rancid oils and lipid peroxides with toxic and carcinogenic effects on human tissue.
Drinking decaffeinated coffee can cause more harm than good because most “decaf” processes use toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. The latter substance is a close relative of the plastic chemical vinyl chloride, which has been linked to certain types of liver cancer. Trichloroethylene is used mainly as a degreasing agent in the metal industry and as a solvent & dry cleaning agent in the clothing industry.
Side effect no: 2 = Caffeine stress your organs
Caffeine combines with hydrochloric acid in the stomach to form a toxin called caffeine hydrochloride. The body’s response is to flush it out by increasing bile flow from the liver. This is what accounts for the increase in bowel “regularity”.
Constant use of caffeine depletes the liver of nutrients necessary for detoxification. Side effects of poor liver function may include hormonal imbalances such as PMS, headaches/migraines, and hot flashes, as well as fatigue, depression, skin disorders, and musculoskeletal pain.
Caffeine stimulates the kidneys and causes an increase in water loss. This can lead to dehydration and developing kidney stones.
Repeated stimulation of the nervous system can lead to adrenal stress which can increase the risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), chronic fatigue, depression, and anxiety. Elevated cortisol can cause symptoms such as anxiety, loss of lean muscle mass, depressed immunity, fatigue, and hair loss. Decreased cortisol can cause hypoglycemia, fatigue, aggravation of allergies, arthritis, and skin problems.
Compromised adrenal function can lead to pancreatic disorders such as diabetes, hypoglycemia, and inadequate digestive enzyme production.
Side effect no:3 = Caffeine causes Malnutrition/Mal-absorption
Stimulation of the nervous system from caffeine creates rapid bowel transit time, which decreases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients sufficiently. In addition, caffeine suppresses the appetite decreasing overall food intake.
Side effect no: 4 = Caffeine depletes B1
Heavy coffee drinking depletes thiamine (vitamin B1) which is essential for energy metabolism and proper nervous system functioning. Symptoms of B1 insufficiency range from fatigue, nervousness, general malaise, general aches and pains to headaches.
Side effect no: 5 = Caffeine carries Pesticides
Third world countries regularly use large quantities of lethal pesticides on their coffee bean crops such as aldrin, dieldrin, chlordane, and heptachlor. These pesticides are not only toxic to bugs, but also humans! (Many pesticides used in other countries are banned from use in the U.S., but imported crops aren’t included.)
Side effect no: 6 = Caffeine causes Calcium Loss
Caffeine promotes calcium loss. Regular consumption of caffeine is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis.
Other Unpleasant Side effects include anxiety, heart palpitations, insomnia, acid reflux, dizziness, headaches, diarrhea, thin stools, shakiness, and heartburn.
The above was summarized from About: Health
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