Coffee Can Be A Drug Or Poison, Know The Best Time To Drink It

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Drinking coffee, which was originally just a favorite or habit, has now developed into a lifestyle for modern people, not only in big cities.

Drinking coffee can have benefits, or not. It's no less important to match drinking coffee with daily routines, according to experts.

Professor Lee Jae-dong of the Acupuncture and Moxybusi Department at Korea's University of Kyung Hee said, "Coffee can be a cure or poison, depending on when you drink it."

"Although coffee acts as an energy stimulant directly affecting the rhythm of the body's sirkadian, excessive consumption or consumption in the afternoon can cause various health problems, including gastrointestinal disturbances, insomnia, anxiety, cardiovascular problems, and adrenal fatigue," he explained.

According to Professor Lee, the optimal time to eat coffee is between 09.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m., because it can increase concentration and promote blood circulation.

He warned against drinking coffee between 05.00 and 07.00, as the body has not fully recovered after sleep.

"Drying coffee on an empty stomach at this time can force the body to use a draining energy reserve, which has the potential to cause fatigue and tension," he said, quoted by The Korea Times August 28.

Between 07.00 and 09.00, the digestive function starts to activate after breakfast. A little coffee after eating may not be a problem, but those with sensitive stomachs should be careful.

From 11.00 to 13.00, blood circulation and other body functions peaked. Despite enjoying coffee according to personal taste, Lee noted, "Because the body already has sufficient energy, excessive caffeine intake at this time can stimulate the system excessively."

From 13.00 From 15.00 to 15.00, the body starts to switch to relaxed conditions, and a little coffee can help prevent drowsiness. However, from 15.00 to 17.00, the body's energy levels began to decline.

Given the caffeine half-life of about six hours, drinking coffee during this period can interfere with sleep at night.

"Consuming coffee after 17.00 can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system excessively, interfere with sleep, increase fatigue, and reduce concentration," explained Professor Lee.

"It's better to avoid coffee after this time," he said.

Professor Lee emphasized the importance of regulating coffee consumption time to match the body's natural rhythm.

"We have to stop looking at coffee as just an ordinary drink and recognize it as something that affects the flow of our body's energy," he explained.

"It is important to align coffee intake with the body's daily rhythm," he concluded.