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Tea and coffee are the most popular beverages among Indians. They contain caffeine that boosts energy levels and keeps you awake when you are feeling tired. Such drinks improve mood, metabolism, and physical and mental performance. <br>
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Tea and coffee are the most popular beverages among Indians. They contain caffeine that boosts energy levels and keeps you awake when you are feeling tired. Such drinks improve mood, metabolism, and physical and mental performance. Studies show that you may feel better if you consume them in low to moderate amounts. However, intake of caffeine in large quantities can be dangerous. It can influence your tolerance levels and may even cause insomnia. For those interested in knowing about the side effects of caffeine consumption, more information is provided in the next sections. Have a look!
What are the disadvantages of having too much caffeine? 1. Anxiety: Caffeine improves your alertness. It blocks the release of adenosine, a brain chemical that makes you tired, and increases the release of adrenaline, the fight-or-flight response hormone. But, if you consume coffee daily, the effects may become severe, leading to anxiety and nervousness. Extremely high daily intake can cause jitteriness, nervousness, and similar symptoms. Thus, one should carefully observe the amount of coffee intake. 2. Muscle breakdown: Rhabdomyolysis is a severe health condition that can cause damaged muscle fibres to enter the bloodstream. It can cause kidney failure. The condition is linked to infection, drug abuse, muscle strain, snake bite, trauma, and excessive coffee consumption. Experts suggest it happens when people who are not used to it consume a large dosage of caffeine in a short time.
3. Insomnia: One of the most excellent benefits of caffeine is its ability to fight off sleep. So, if you have an essential work deadline or exam tomorrow, you may drink coffee after coffee to stay awake and complete the task. But, consuming it in high quantities in the form of tea, coffee, or energy drinks can affect the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and decrease overall sleep time. This is why many patients are recommended to reduce caffeine consumption and not have coffee before bedtime as a successfulinsomnia treatment. 4. Digestive issues: Having a morning cup of coffee is a part of the routine for many people as it helps with bowel movements. Coffee has a laxative effect that releases gastrin, a hormone that speeds up colon activity. With that said, it must be easy to comprehend why consuming caffeine in excessive amounts can cause diarrhoea. Also, in some cases, caffeinated beverages, especially coffee, can worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
5. Rapid heart rate: In many people, the stimulatory effect of high caffeine intake can cause the heart to beat faster. It may alter the heart rate and lead to a condition known as atrial fibrillation. However, it needs to be noted here that not all people suffer from this problem. In many cases, even people with heart conditions easily tolerate a large amount of caffeine without adverse effects. 6. Addiction: Although caffeine triggers the brain similarly to cocaine or amphetamines, it does not cause classic addiction. But, studies show that consuming the highly-caffeinated drinks in large quantities may cause psychological or physical dependency. The frequency of the intake also plays a role in deciding the dependence. So, these are a few setbacks of consuming coffee in large quantities.
