Health experts warn against drinking coffee on an empty stomach…and reveal why! . Free al-Marsad newspaper

Al-Marsad Newspaper: Health experts have warned against drinking coffee on an empty stomach in the morning, as this could lead to an urgent health problem.

Abuse and painful heartburn
Coffee affects the balance of stomach acid levels, so drinking it before breakfast can lead to indigestion and heartburn.

Coffee is a naturally acidic drink that causes your stomach lining to become irritated, especially if you drink it on an empty stomach.

Increases acidity levels

“Without food to buffer the acid, your stomach can respond by producing more acid, causing heartburn,” says Rob Hobson, registered dietitian at Healthspan.

There are many ingredients in coffee that can increase the acidity levels in our stomach.

Gastroenterologist Supriya Rao told the Huffington Post that caffeine stimulates the production of the hormone gastrin, which is responsible for producing stomach acid. Although this helps to start the digestive process, it also promotes acidity in the stomach.

Plant compounds called phenols, which are also abundant in coffee, also contribute to the level of acidity in the stomach.

Burning consciousness
Hobson explains that the caffeine in coffee can relax the lower esophageal sphincter, the valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus.

“When this valve is relaxed, it allows stomach acid to flow more easily into the esophagus, causing the burning sensation commonly associated with heartburn,” he said.