The Therapist Listed Compelling Reasons to Refuse Coffee 0 18

Therapist Dmitry Demidik spoke about the cases in which drinking coffee is categorically contraindicated. First and foremost, the doctor advised pregnant women to avoid coffee. He explained that high doses of caffeine can increase uterine tone, which may provoke a miscarriage. Additionally, according to the doctor, people with anxiety disorders, especially those with panic attacks, should exclude the beverage from their diet, as caffeine can trigger anxiety symptoms.

"One should not abuse coffee in cases of cardiovascular diseases, particularly in uncontrolled arterial hypertension that is not managed with medication. Such conditions also include arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular extrasystoles," the specialist warned.

Another contraindication he mentioned was gastrointestinal diseases. It is especially important for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease, duodenal diseases, and ulcers to give up coffee, the doctor clarified.