Saturday 27/Sep/2025 – 03:16 AM
Coffee is one of the most consumed drinks around the world, and many depend on it to start their day actively. But drinking coffee on an empty stomach in the morning may carry negative effects on health, and here are the 6 most prominent possible damages, according to the Indochistan Times.
6 damage to coffee on an empty stomach in the morning
Increase stomach acidity
Coffee contains stimulating and acidic compounds, which may increase the secretion of stomach acid when eating before food. This may cause a feeling of heartburn or a visible integral reflux of some.
Gastrointestinal
Eating coffee on an empty stomach may stimulate excessive bowel movement and cause contractions or diarrhea in people with sensitive intestine.
Disturbance of blood sugar levels
Caffeine may temporarily raise the levels of the hormone cortisol, which affects the regulation of blood sugar, which may increase the feeling of dizziness or the sudden drop in energy later.
Increase anxiety and stress
Caffeine on an empty stomach is absorbed more quickly, raising the heart rate and increasing tension or anxiety, especially for those who are sensitive to caffeine.
A negative effect on absorbing some nutrients
Regular consumption of coffee before food may reduce the absorption of minerals such as iron and magnesium, which may exacerbate its deficiency over time.
Dispute and dehydration disorder
Coffee is a diuretic and may reduce the feeling of hunger, which leads to delaying or skipping breakfast, which affects the balance of energy and hydration.
