The doctor urged not to abuse caffeine

Doctor Ekaterina Dmitrenko said that you should not abuse caffeine, despite the fact that it helps to improve mindfulness.

In conversation with the agency RuNews24.Ru On September 9, the expert noted that caffeine contained in coffee, tea and energy drinks blocks adenosine, a substance that causes drowsiness, and thereby increases alertness and concentration. However, over time, regular coffee drinkers develop tolerance, and more drink is needed for the same effect.

According to her, moderate caffeine consumption can improve memory, attention, and reaction speed, but excess caffeine often leads to irritability, anxiety, and insomnia. Adults are recommended to limit the dose to 400 mg per day (about four cups of coffee) and not drink it later than 15:00-16:00, so as not to disturb sleep, writes 360.ru .

Dmitrenko stressed that it is important to listen to your body and adjust the amount of caffeine if it affects your well-being.

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On September 8, Vitaly Holdin, the chief freelance specialist, psychiatrist and narcologist at the Moscow Region Ministry of Health, warned in an interview with the Moscow City News agency that sugary carbonated drinks with caffeine, like alcohol, can cause addiction, as well as lead to obesity and dental problems. As an alternative, he advised choosing fruit water, tea, mineral water, or juice-based cocktails.

On September 4, cardiologist Anastasia Shcherbak said that it is best to drink coffee 1.5–2 hours after waking up. So, after sleep, the level of cortisol in the body is already elevated, therefore, Shcherbak explained, coffee drunk at this time will have a less invigorating effect and may irritate the gastric mucosa more.

On August 7, dermatovenerologist Irina Skorogudaeva, in an interview with NSN, said that coffee itself is good for the body, but you should not add sugar to it - it increases the risk of diabetes and skin rashes. But milk can be used if it is well tolerated.

Irina Lyalina, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the State University of Education, told Izvestia that the daily dose of caffeine varies depending on body weight. For example, a man weighing about 95 kg can afford up to four cups, while people with less weight should limit themselves to two.

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