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Many people start the day by drinking coffee, but are worried about the impact on the digestive system. Actually coffee is better to drink before or at breakfast? Here’s the explanation.
To provide energy-boosting benefits, coffee is usually drunk in the morning at breakfast. But not a few also those who drink coffee before breakfast.
Many people are confused about the right time to sip coffee. Because even coffee fans still often experience indigestion after drinking coffee in the morning.
To overcome this, nutrition experts explain the right time to drink coffee. Should it be taken before or at breakfast? Summarizing wellandgood.com (10/01), here is the explanation:
1. The perfect time to drink coffee
The main problem with drinking coffee in the morning is that a person can experience acid reflux. Although some people feel normal after drinking coffee in the morning, for those who are sensitive, it can cause digestive problems.
Twin nutritionists, Lyssie Lakatos, RDN, CDN, CFT and Tammy Lakatos Shames, RDN, CDN, CFT, revealed that those who are sensitive to drinking coffee on an empty stomach can experience nausea as well as GERD.
This happens because the sfighter or (muscle with a ring shape that can prevent food from returning to the stomach) in the lower esophagus can relax, allowing acid to rise back up into the esophagus.
They suggest drinking coffee together with the consumption of other foods at breakfast. This is especially for people who like to experience anxiety or anxiety after drinking coffee. This is done to slow down the effects of caffeine on the body.
“Some people metabolize caffeine faster, this depends on genetics. A small study shows that drinking black coffee on an empty stomach can interfere with blood sugar control, which in turn can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease,” said the twin nutritionist.
Despite these recommendations, nutritionists Lyssie Lakatos and Tammy Lakatos note that drinking coffee a few hours after waking may also be beneficial. Because the highest amount of cortisol hormone comes when a person wakes up. Cortisol is what will give you an energy boost.
“The caffeine from coffee can be beneficial if you wait a few hours for your cortisol levels to drop before drinking it,” according to Nutrition Twins.
But back to the condition of each individual. If indeed the situation is not able to drink coffee on an empty stomach, Nutrition Twins recommends choosing the type of cappuccino coffee or unsweetened latte.
Coffee with a mixture of milk was chosen because the protein and fat in milk will slow down the absorption of coffee as well as caffeine. It can also reduce some of its effects.
Keep in mind not to add sweeteners such as sugar or other syrups to coffee because coffee with added sugar can trigger a more severe feeling of anxiety.
The Nutrition Twins also added that drinking coffee before breakfast or on an empty stomach is more likely to trigger peristalsis. This motion will help a person defecate more quickly.
However, if coffee makes someone go to the bathroom too quickly, it is better to drink coffee with breakfast. Coffee taken with food can slow down the effects of caffeine in the body.
2. The effect of caffeine on intestinal health
According to The Nutrition Twins, caffeine intake affects the number of bacteria in the gut. Research shows that people who drink coffee long term and drink two or more cups of coffee every day can increase the good bacteria in the gut compared to those who don’t drink coffee.
The study was conducted without distinguishing the time to drink coffee before or after breakfast. But it’s proven that high caffeine intake positively affects the microbiome by increasing anti-inflammatory bacteria and reducing harmful bacteria.
While chlorogenic acid in coffee is also seen to contribute to human health in various ways. This research also shows that coffee has antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory effects on the lining of the digestive tract.
But once again, these studies have not been able to determine the ideal time to drink coffee. Is it better before, during, or after eating, say The Nutrition Twins.
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