3 Reasons Why Coffee and Tea Shouldn't Be Consumed at the Same Time
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1 June 2024 12:43 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Most types of coffee and tea contain caffeine, a substance that can improve mood, metabolism, and mental and physical performance. However, it is advisable not to drink coffee and tea together, as this would have side effects on your health.
Citing various sources, here are the reasons why coffee and tea should not be consumed at the same time:
1. Addiction
Drinking coffee and tea at the same time may increase the caffeine content. The substance works by stimulating the brain, so consuming large amounts of tea and coffee can lead to addiction.
2. Causes of GERD
Coffee and tea can trigger or worsen GERD symptoms because caffeine relaxes the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach. When this muscle relaxes, fluid or stomach contents can flow back into the esophagus.
Doctors also recommend that people with GERD limit their intake of caffeinated beverages.
3. Triggers Dehydration
Caffeine in coffee and tea can also cause dehydration because it is a diuretic, which means it increases the frequency of urination.
If you don't drink enough water to replace the fluids you lose, you run the risk of dehydration.
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