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The coffee industry spends lots of money to convince you of the health benefits of coffee. And while there does appear to be some minor benefits, the detriments, in my professional opinion, outweigh the benefits.
Excessive coffee intake (varies, but the most common opinion is 2 cups per day), can lead to a variety of health problems. I believe it is far less than that when you consider the compounding effects. The caffeine isn’t the only problem, but certainly a big one. Caffeine can cause anxiety, restlessness, irritability, and sleep disturbances. It does it by stimulating the central nervous system, leading to increased heart rate, elevated stress hormones such as cortisol, and depression of melatonin, your sleep hormone. Speaking of sleep hormones, caffeine also blocks a neurotransmitter called adenosine, which promotes sleep. This reduces sleep quality, duration, and ability to fall asleep. Adenosine is what turns your brain off. Adenosine also plays a role in reducing pain, inflammation, and modulating mood.
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