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Author:
Melissa Collins
Perhaps you stroll out of bed with half-opened eyes and head straight to treat yourself to a dose of coffee even before you think about what day it is. You are not alone.
Do you drench your insides with black coffee even before taking some kind of food? If you haven’t had any sort of trouble with this routine, then we don’t see why you should stop doing it.
However, if you feel jittery, light-headed or full of gas after taking coffee on an empty stomach, read on to understand why it happens.
Our bodies react differently to coffee. Some of us are sensitive to the substance. Research has not yet provided strong answers to the concern that coffee is related to issues with the digestive system.
It is therefore important to pay attention to your body’s reaction to coffee when you take it on an empty stomach. We have different preferences and tolerances towards food and drinks. If coffee makes your stomach uncomfortable, don’t force it. Drink something else. You won’t really think of it as cool when your stomach is grumbling and rattling while your friends are laughing and enjoying themselves.
When coffee gets to your stomach, it alerts the system to release an acid that can lead to irritation in some people. The effects are likely to get worse if you deal with reflux and heartburn on a regular basis.
If your stomach is empty, the discomfort could also get worse. You don’t need to stop taking coffee though. Next time you decide to treat yourself to a cup of coffee, take some food to bring down the acidity.
Think eggs, bananas, non-citrus fruits and oatmeal. Be wary of artificial creamers and sugar because they might cause heartburn.
The components in a single cup of coffee affect different regions in the body. For example, caffeine makes muscles in the colon to contract. This might help you have an easy time as you relieve your bowels. However, it could trigger excess production of gas in your intestines. The resulting feeling is nothing short of awful.
If you take your coffee with cream or milk, it could end up leading to a stomach upset if you are sensitive to dairy products.
Once more, the key to indulging in coffee is paying attention to your body’s reaction. Consider reducing or eliminating coffee from your morning routine if it repeatedly affects your stomach.
Try taking just one cup of coffee if you are used to three. Adjust the amount depending on what you feel.
At times, our symptoms aren’t brought about by what we eat. If there is an underlying problem, taking coffee on an empty or full stomach won’t change the result.
Your discomfort could be the result of food, anxiety, lack of sleep or stress. Pay attention to what different foods do to your system and whether you enjoy them. Experimenting can help you determine things that will ensure that you enjoy life to the fullest.