Coffee, When To Drink... How To Maximize The Efficacy?

Coffee, When To Drink... How To Maximize The Efficacy?

It is a world where it is difficult to enjoy even a cup of 'free time'. This is because there are many things about coffee's pros and cons, and the drinking time. There are many things to ignore, but there are also many things to keep in mind. It cannot be applied uniformly because each person's body condition is different. Although it is widely known, let's take a look at the contents related to coffee, gastritis, anemia, insomnia, and osteoporosis. Let's judge the effect according to each person's health condition.

◆ A cup of coffee when you wake up in the morning… “Think of the gastric mucosa first”

Some people drink a cup of strong coffee on an empty stomach right after waking up in the morning. It has the effect of escaping drowsiness and boosting the mind, but it is not good for the stomach. On an empty stomach in the morning, the mucous membrane of the stomach becomes sensitive. A lot of stomach acid is also secreted. People with gastritis have symptoms of soreness. The caffeine in coffee can harm the gastric mucosa. It's not even a day or two, the problem is that this habit continues for a long time. It is good to drink coffee after filling the stomach with cabbage or eggs, which are rich in vitamin U, which is good for the stomach.

◆ If you drink coffee right after a meal… “If you are concerned about anemia, please refrain from it.”

Coffee right after a meal is considered 'dessert', but people with anemia are not advised to drink it. This is because the 'tannin' component in coffee interferes with the absorption of iron components from food consumed during meals. Iron aids in the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells and prevents iron deficiency anemia. Moreover, iron in food is less absorbed by the body. Even coffee, if mixed with food, can have adverse effects. It is best to drink coffee about an hour after a meal.

◆ If you are concerned about diabetes… “It can raise your blood sugar higher”

Coffee right after a meal is not good for diabetes. If you drink coffee after eating foods high in carbohydrates such as rice and noodles, 'caffeine' can raise blood sugar and keep it going. This is because caffeine can interfere with the action of insulin, which regulates blood sugar. Therefore, it is recommended not to drink coffee, as well as green tea and black tea, which contain caffeine, within 1 hour after eating. This is the case for those who need to strictly control their blood sugar.

◆ If you are concerned about your bone health… “Calcium can be lost”

Coffee is a diuretic, so you can urinate more often. If you have an important job that prevents you from going to the bathroom, it is better to refrain from coffee. Coffee, in particular, can exacerbate osteoporosis by increasing calcium excretion when urinating. After middle age, bones tend to become weaker under the influence of hormones. It's worse in women, but so are men. People with poor bone health should refrain from coffee.

◆ Coffee is not water… “You need to drink water”

Some people drink coffee or tea instead of water. Some people brew green tea or black tea and drink it like water. Coffee is not water. On the contrary, it can cause dehydration in the body. If you enjoy coffee, you should also drink fresh water often. Green tea and black tea also contain less caffeine than coffee. The more you drink caffeinated tea, the more counterproductive it will be to drain water from your body. There is nothing like water in the body to replenish moisture.

◆ I really want to drink coffee... “Eat 8 hours before bedtime”

Coffee causes insomnia due to its arousal effect. Avoid coffee in the evening or at night to get a good night's sleep. Still, if you want to enjoy 'A Cup Of Coffee', you should finish it before 3pm. This is the case for people who go to bed around 12 pm. Those who go to bed earlier should avoid drinking coffee after 2pm. This is because the arousal effect of coffee lasts about 8 hours.

◆ Various health effects of coffee… What is 'confirmed' efficacy?

Coffee has been shown to be effective in preventing and treating various diseases. According to a report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) under the World Health Organization (WHO), it has the effect of lowering the risk of liver and endometrial cancer. The Korean Liver Society is also using the medical guidelines stating that drinking coffee in chronic liver disease patients can help suppress the occurrence of liver cancer. The effect of coffee varies greatly from person to person. It is better to refrain from drinking coffee if your heart is pounding or your face heats up. It can also increase gastroesophageal reflux, indigestion, and blood pressure. Even healthy people should drink 2-3 cups of black coffee a day.