And drinking a dark roast may evenhelp you lose weight.
But for certain people, coffee may actually have more negative side effects than positive ones.
Coffee may even be affecting your health in a way completely unknown to you.
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“So if you have IBS, it is encouraged to limit/avoid caffeinated beverages.”
“If you don’t regularly drink coffee, you may be even more sensitive to this effect.”
However, there isn’t enough conclusive evidence on any longer-term effects on blood pressure or heart health.
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People who are pregnant.
Pregnant women should discuss their caffeine intake with their doctor."
“TheAmerican Pregnancy Associationsuggests avoiding caffeine as much as possible during pregnancy and breastfeeding.”
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“Even if you don’t think your afternoon coffee affects your sleep, it could indeed affectsleep quality.
Avoid caffeine at least six hours before bedtime, as recommended by theSleep Foundation.”
But more studies are needed," says Planells.
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“If you have GERD, see if switching to decaf helps.”
An original version of this article was published on August 5, 2022.
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