10 Reasons to Quit Drinking Coffee (11 photos)

We've probably all heard that coffee isn't exactly a healthy drink, but many of us are only beginning to understand the exact effects of excessive consumption on the human body. In this issue, we offer ten compelling reasons to quit drinking coffee as soon as possible.





Can you imagine your life without coffee? Can you even manage without it in the morning? We all know about the invigorating properties of this drink, but did you know that coffee can negatively impact your health? Well, let's find out exactly how it "ruins our lives." We hope this article convinces you to find a healthier alternative to that coffee "energy boost."



1. Coffee can cause fertility problems

If you want to have children, it's best to eliminate caffeine from your diet—it's a well-known fact. But do you know why? It's all about hormones. Coffee consumption triggers increased secretion of cortisol, the stress hormone, by the adrenal glands. Increased cortisol levels can cause a hormonal imbalance, resulting in a deficiency of progesterone, the main hormone secreted by the corpus luteum in the ovaries, which facilitates pregnancy and its maintenance. If a woman drinks at least four cups of coffee a day during pregnancy, the risk of miscarriage is approximately 33%. Coffee is especially harmful after 20 weeks of pregnancy.





2. Poor absorption of vitamins and minerals

Caffeine (more than three cups of coffee a day or regular use of caffeine pills) "kills" vitamins B and PP, and reduces iron, potassium, zinc, and calcium levels in the body. One 150 ml cup of coffee inhibits calcium absorption for as long as three hours. Furthermore, caffeine leaches calcium from the body, and excessive coffee consumption can lead to brittle bones.



3. Caffeine Leads to Obesity

We've already mentioned that caffeine increases cortisol production and affects the adrenal glands. But you may not know that the adrenal glands work in conjunction with the thyroid gland, which is responsible for metabolism. So, improper thyroid function can slow down your metabolism, which can lead to weight gain. If you're trying to lose a few pounds or maintain a healthy weight but can't seem to keep up, maybe it's time to give up coffee?



4. Insomnia

Many people use caffeine to stay awake at night, but if you're having trouble falling asleep, don't overdo it, or even better, avoid it altogether. Even if you can fall asleep at night, don't drink more than three cups of coffee a day. Otherwise, you'll have trouble getting a good night's sleep, as caffeine can overstimulate your nervous system even while you're sleeping.



5. Immune Problems

Caffeine isn't the immune system's best friend, again due to the thyroid gland. Limited thyroid function leads to a weakened immune system, which can lead to illness. If you feel susceptible to various illnesses, it's best to avoid coffee, at least until you feel better.



6. Problems with neurotransmitters, the biologically active chemicals that transmit electrical impulses from nerve cells

One of the most compelling reasons to quit coffee is that it negatively impacts your body's neurotransmitters, which are essential for the production of the happiness hormone, also known as serotonin. While many believe that coffee makes you happier, it actually does just the opposite, so if you're depressed or going through a tough time, avoid coffee.



7. Caffeine negatively impacts overall energy levels

For heavy coffee drinkers, the drink eventually stops helping. It simply "doesn't work." This is a very bad sign, as the thyroid gland stops responding to it due to the constant pressure coffee puts on it, wearing it down. Coffee causes the body to produce adrenaline, and if you drink it constantly, you need more and more caffeine each time for your body to respond equally effectively.



8. Caffeine harms the liver

Coffee isn't digested very well. Your liver works hard to produce the enzymes that break down and metabolize coffee. So, when enzymes are needed to process other harmful chemicals, your liver can suddenly become "lazy." Many people who drink coffee regularly have a "lazy" liver.



9. Coffee is full of pesticides

Today, coffee bean plants are sprayed with pesticides more than ever. It's unlikely that you'll find organic coffee grown without the use of chemical fertilizers on your supermarket shelves. Studies have found over a thousand chemicals in coffee, so if that doesn't make you quit drinking coffee, nothing probably will.



10. Without coffee, your sex drive increases

And again about the thyroid gland. This part of our body is responsible for hormones that control our libido, such as testosterone. So, as soon as you stop putting pressure on your thyroid with caffeine, you'll notice improvements in your sex life.