Caffeine and Gastrointestinal Problems

Caffeine is commonly consumed in common beverages like as soda and coffee, as well as the numerous energy drinks on the market. Even the popular headache medicine Excedrin contains caffeine. Consuming too much caffeine can lead to some gastrointestinal problems if you are not careful.

• Caffeine can cause you to have high blood pressure, nausea and vomiting if consumed in high levels. It is best to keep caffeine consumption to a minimum so that you do not overdo it. Small amounts of caffeine are fine, but you need to be careful how much you are consuming.

• Caffeine can help to prevent you from developing type 2 diabetes. Although, if you already have type 2 diabetes it will not help to control your blood sugar levels; in fact, it can cause them to spike.

• Caffeine is considered a toxin to the body and can often lead to your liver having to overcompensate to absorb the added toxins you are feeding into your body. These toxins can sometimes be absorbed back into the bloodstream if you are not careful, leading to toxins building up in your body.

• If your digestive tract is already compromised due to GERD, stomach ulcers or alcohol consumption, caffeine can make the symptoms of these problems worse. Caffeine is hard on the stomach and can irritate an already sensitive stomach or small intestine.

• Caffeine can sometimes cause stomach bloating and gas when consumed. It is also a diuretic, causing the bowels to become stimulated and leads to the removal of fecal matter, helping aid in constipation.