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Be careful with caffeine consumption, because in addition to dehydration, it also has a slight diuretic effect, so it is not recommended at all in case of vomiting and diarrhea.
Hot drinks are often touted as a remedy for various respiratory ailments, such as colds or flu, and studies show that hot drinks can help relieve symptoms such as runny nose and sore throat. When it comes to coffee, however, things are not so simple, and one of the reasons is that it keeps us awake, and when sick, the body needs rest. “Caffeine is a stimulant, and that can be counterproductive,” says Suan Hassig, a professor of epidemiology at the University of New Orleans School of Public Health. And he adds that “when you’re dealing with a viral infection, you really need to rest well.” Hassig says sleep helps the body fight and recover, and since coffee’s purpose is to keep us awake, it can make it harder to get the sleep we need to heal.
The same goes for energy drinks, which often contain more caffeine than a cup of coffee. “Too much caffeine can be bad for you, even when you’re in the best of health,” Hassig says, and when consumed in large amounts, coffee can dehydrate us.
Dr. Daniel Monti, chair of the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences in Philadelphia, adds to HuffPost that you should be careful with caffeine consumption, as it has a mild diuretic effect in addition to being dehydrating. Instead, it’s important to hydrate with water, says Dr. Monti, adding that “if you’re vomiting or have diarrhea from any illness, it’s especially important to stay hydrated (water, not coffee). “Dehydration it can be a worrying factor if the disease is serious and it is, for example, a more serious form of flu”, says the doctor and adds that then coffee is not good because it can also upset the stomach. Dr. Hassig adds that “some infections like the flu can also cause gastrointestinal symptoms, and aggravating the entire system from the stomach to the intestines is not a good idea. In such a case, it is advisable to skip it morning coffee. Otherwise, there’s nothing wrong with a cup of coffee, especially in the first half of the day, because it can prevent headaches and help us function,” says Dr. Hassig, “but you have to be moderate and get enough rest.” He believes that “it is very important to maintain a good level of hydration at all times, especially during illness, the most suitable drinks being plain water, natural juices, as well as warm herbal teas and hot soup, writes BGNES. (www.24.chasa.bg)
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