JAKARTA - For many people, a cup of coffee is a savior in the morning. It doesn't really feel like waking up if you haven't smelled the smell of the first brew of coffee. But, does the habit of immediately sipping coffee after waking up is actually safe for the body?
According to experts, drinking coffee too quickly after waking up can actually have a less than optimal impact, it can even cause side effects on some people.
The human body has a natural rhythm that regulates hormones including cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that helps us maintain and be vigilant. After waking up, cortisol levels are at their peak.
If you immediately drink coffee after waking up, you build caffeine on top of a high cortisol, it can add to your anxiety and make caffeine feel weaker, explained Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a specialist in sleep and major medical advisor at Sleepopolis, quoted from THE TODAY page.
Experts advise waiting about 1-3 hours after waking up before consuming coffee. At that time, cortisol levels began to decline, and the body would respond more to caffeine.
"The best time to drink coffee is mid- MORNING to noon, usually around 09.30 to 11.30," continued Dasgupta.
This was also confirmed by Julia Zumpano, a nutritionist from Cleveland Clinic. According to him, consuming coffee at the right time can provide maximum benefits, without disturbing the body's hormone system.
"Coffee in the middle of the morning is better physiologically," he said.
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Although it is not dangerous directly, some people can experience side effects if they immediately drink coffee in the morning, especially when the stomach is empty. Among them are increased stomach acid, uncomfortable stomach, and digestive disorders.
Drink coffee when an empty stomach can increase stomach acid which is at risk of causing stomach acid or sore taste, "Zumpano explained.
In addition, coffee is also a diuretic and accelerates the movement of the intestines. So, if you are the type of person who goes straight to the bathroom after drinking coffee, you should consider the time and conditions when brewing it.
If you want to keep drinking coffee in the morning, you should eat together or after eating. This can help balance blood sugar levels and reduce side effects on the stomach.
Drink coffee with food can be very helpful. So you let natural cortisol and food provide initial energy, then add caffeine afterwards," said Zumpano.
Directly drinking coffee after waking up does feel refreshing, but experts suggest delaying it a little so that the body is better prepared to receive caffeine. In addition to helping avoid side effects, adjusting coffee drinking time can also improve health benefits.
"If you want to get the maximum effect from caffeine and maintain the body's hormonal balance, wait an hour after waking up before sipping coffee." close Dr. Dasgupta.
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