Caffeine is a liquid or powder form that is unlikely to lodge in the esophagus, resulting in a low risk of caffeine-induced esophagitis. Caffeine pills do not directly injure the esophagus if they pass rapidly through the esophagus into the stomach. Symptoms commonly reported by patients include nausea, vomiting, retrosternal chest pain, odynophagia, and dysphagia. Coffee is acidic and can cause heartburn and exacerbate symptoms of GERD. Caffeine pills may be a better option for those prone to reflux, but caffeine can still cause heartburn in some people. An overdose of 1-5 grams of caffeine may lead to coma or death. Caffeine does not seem to be responsible for gastro-oesophageal reflux, which must be attributed to other components of coffee. The action of coffee on stomach acid secretion has raised the issue of a possible increase in dyspepsia (poor digestion, discomfort, nausea, heartburns, etc.)
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| Can Coffee Cause Gastritis? | The evidence is irrefutable. The caffeine and acid present in a cup of coffee have been demonstrated to induce gastric inflammation. | allieddigestivehealth.com |
| Pill-induced esophagitis caused by ingesting excessive … | By J. Miyata, 2020. This case study underscores the potential dangers of excessive caffeine intake, particularly in the form of dietary supplements that are available without a prescription. | pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
| Caffeine pills: Uses, side effects, risks, and dosage | For individuals prone to reflux, caffeine pills may be a preferable alternative; however, it is important to note that caffeine can still cause heartburn in some individuals. | www.medicalnewstoday.com |
📹 Is Coffee Bad With Acid Reflux?
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Are caffeine pills safer than coffee?
If you’re an adult, you can safely have about 400 mg of caffeine per day. That’s about 3-5 cups of coffee or 2-4 caffeine pills.
It’s hard to overdose on caffeine by drinking coffee; you’d have to drink about 20-30 cups.
But getting too much caffeine from pills is easier because they’re fast and easy. If you keep taking more pills to stay awake and you’re very focused on what you’re doing, you may lose track of how many pills you take.
Taking too many caffeine pills can be dangerous. An overdose of 1-5 grams of caffeine may lead to coma or death.
Caffeine overdose is especially risky if you use supplement products that have pure or highly concentrated caffeine and come in bulk forms like powder or liquid. It’s hard to measure amounts precisely, so it’s easy to go from a safe amount of caffeine to a toxic, life-threatening amount.
Is caffeine bad for gastric?
The impact of coffee on stomach acid secretion has raised concerns about the potential increase in dyspepsia, esophageal burns, gastritis or ulcers, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Diet plays a significant role in heartburn, as many foods can relax the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), allowing food to escape into the esophagus and cause heartburn.
Functional dyspepsia, a recurring syndrome of indigestion with no obvious cause, is often associated with the type of foods consumed. The exact causes of dyspepsia remain unclear, and patients are advised to avoid aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), smoking, and drinking alcohol and coffee. However, it remains controversial whether these factors, mainly coffee, may causally relate to the disease.
Several studies have found no relation between coffee consumption and dyspepsia, while others from the USA, Iran, and China found an association between coffee consumption and functional dyspepsia. A recent review of 16 studies reported an association between caffeine and functional dyspepsia only in 4/16 studies, but coffee was not studied in this review. In a single study, the replacement of coffee by a non-caffeinated substitute was reported to improve the symptoms of functional dyspepsia in 51 patients suffering from this syndrome.
Conclusions about the relationship between coffee/tea consumption and the occurrence of gastro-intestinal symptoms are limited, as these drinks are often consumed with or after a meal. Some authors even concluded that due to contradictory data and the unclear relationship between the occurrence of gastro-intestinal symptoms and coffee consumption, it should not be routinely recommended to avoid coffee consumption in patients with gastro-intestinal symptoms.
Do caffeine pills have side effects?
If you are using caffeine tablets: Limit the use of medicines, foods, or beverages that contain caffeine. Taking too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and rapid heartbeat. Check with your doctor if you have drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness that keeps coming back.
Description. Caffeine tablets are used as an alertness aid to help you keep awake when you experience drowsiness or unusual tiredness or weakness. Do not use this medicine as substitute for sleep.
Caffeine oral solution is used to treat short-term apnea of prematurity when premature babies (infants between 28 and 32 weeks gestational age) stop breathing. Apnea of prematurity is caused by the baby’s breathing centers not being fully developed.
This medicine is available with or without your doctor’s prescription.
Are caffeine pills worse than coffee?
If you’re an adult, you can safely have about 400 mg of caffeine per day. That’s about 3-5 cups of coffee or 2-4 caffeine pills.
It’s hard to overdose on caffeine by drinking coffee; you’d have to drink about 20-30 cups.
But getting too much caffeine from pills is easier because they’re fast and easy. If you keep taking more pills to stay awake and you’re very focused on what you’re doing, you may lose track of how many pills you take.
Taking too many caffeine pills can be dangerous. An overdose of 1-5 grams of caffeine may lead to coma or death.
Caffeine overdose is especially risky if you use supplement products that have pure or highly concentrated caffeine and come in bulk forms like powder or liquid. It’s hard to measure amounts precisely, so it’s easy to go from a safe amount of caffeine to a toxic, life-threatening amount.
Do caffeine pills cause gastritis?
Not eating or drinking things that can irritate your stomach lining. This includes alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods. These will not cause gastritis. But they may cause discomfort if you have gastritis and eat or drink these foods.
Not taking medicines, such as aspirin and over-the-counter pain and fever medicines. These include NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).
Are caffeine pills more unhealthy than coffee?
Summary. Caffeine pills are a safe form of caffeine when taken in proper amounts. Due to the concentrated form of a caffeine pill, it is easy to take too much. When someone drinks coffee or tea, they are generally consuming the same or less amount of caffeine but over a longer amount of time.
There are health benefits to caffeine and some significant side effects as well. Always talk to a healthcare provider if you are unsure caffeine pills are safe for you.
Can caffeine cause gastric problems?
Results: Although often mentioned as a cause of dyspeptic symptoms, no association between coffee and dyspepsia is found. Heartburn is the most frequently reported symptom after coffee drinking. It is demonstrated that coffee promotes gastro-oesophageal reflux. Coffee stimulates gastrin release and gastric acid secretion, but studies on the effect on lower oesophageal sphincter pressure yield conflicting results. Coffee also prolongs the adaptive relaxation of the proximal stomach, suggesting that it might slow gastric emptying. However, other studies indicate that coffee does not affect gastric emptying or small bowel transit. Coffee induces cholecystokinin release and gallbladder contraction, which may explain why patients with symptomatic gallstones often avoid drinking coffee. Coffee increases rectosigmoid motor activity within 4 min after ingestion in some people. Its effects on the colon are found to be comparable to those of a 1000 kCal meal. Since coffee contains no calories, and its effects on the gastrointestinal tract cannot be ascribed to its volume load, acidity or osmolality, it must have pharmacological effects. Caffeine cannot solely account for these gastrointestinal effects.
Conclusions: Coffee promotes gastro-oesophageal reflux, but is not associated with dyspepsia. Coffee stimulates gallbladder contraction and colonic motor activity.
Can caffeine pills give you an ulcer?
In conclusion, we have described a case of acute drug intoxication and diffuse ulcers in the mid-lower esophagus that were caused by ingesting excessive caffeine tablets. The number of patients with caffeine-induced esophagitis might be underestimated. To manage these cases appropriately, we should consider the risks associated with the induction of esophageal injury after excessive drugs have been consumed. In addition, taking a patient’s detailed medical history is necessary to understand the underlying pathophysiology correctly. If a patient presents with esophageal symptoms (such as retrosternal pain, odynophagia, and dysphagia) and is not in critical condition, an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is advisable to properly assess any esophageal injury so that the best treatment to prevent severe gastrointestinal complications can be determined.
Acknowledgements. Authors are grateful to Dr. Yasuharu Kaizaki (Department of Pathology, Fukui Prefectural Hospital, Fukui, Japan) for valuable pathological comments.
Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflicts of interest associated with this manuscript.
How long does gastritis take to heal?
Conclusion:. Addressing the primary concern, how many days to cure gastritis depends on the type—acute or chronic, the underlying causes, and individual health conditions. Acute gastritis generally resolves within days to weeks with appropriate care, while chronic gastritis requires long-term management strategies. Understanding the condition, adhering to treatment plans, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are pivotal in navigating the journey to recovery successfully.
Are caffeine pills acidic?
2. Acid Reflux: Although caffeine pills are less acidic than coffee, the caffeine content can still trigger acid reflux symptoms in people who are sensitive to its effects.
3. Headaches: Caffeine has vasoconstrictive properties and, in some cases, can actually provide relief from headaches. However, caffeine can also trigger headaches, especially in high doses or if overused.
4. High Blood Pressure: Some research suggests that caffeine may cause a slight increase in blood pressure, especially when caffeine pills or coffee are regularly consumed.
Are caffeine pills bad for GERD?
Acidity. Coffee is acidic and can cause heartburn and exacerbate the symptoms of GERD. Caffeine pills may be a better option for those prone to reflux, but caffeine can still cause heartburn in some people.
Caffeine pills are a popular method for boosting short-term energy and focus, often during work or study. In moderate doses, these can be beneficial and safe to use.
Like drinking a cup of coffee, taking a caffeine pill can provide a temporary boost in energy, memory, and focus.
While caffeine pills may help a person study or stay awake, high doses of caffeine can cause side effects and may not be safe for everyone.
📹 The Shocking Effects of Going Caffeine-free for a Month
Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering drug on the planet. Find out what would happen if you stopped consuming …
121 days -100% off caffeine here. It’s been quite an awakening. Sleeping better than I ever have in my adult life. When I lay down at night I’m out like a switch. When I get up in the morning, I’m rested, sharp, clear, calm, focused, and really awake… Which has been a stunning revelation. My dream cycle became richer and more regular. I’ve noticed a dramatic increase in mood balance and stability. All anxiety vaporized. Digestion improved. Yes, teeth have whitened, too. Withdrawal was arduous, lasting about 20-30 days. By 60 days, with pristine clarity, I realized that the mass of people are junkies, unaware they are genuine drug addicts that just happen to be using a physiologically non-essential, legal, schedule one, psychotropic drug, because the use of it is so ubiquitous and normalized. Quitting for 30 days is ONLY the beginning, as things start to actually, finally, improve around day 30. Quitting for 30 days is merely dipping a toe in the pool. My experiential wisdom: Get strong, go long.
Been off caffeine for over 2 years now (and seriously abused it before then in the form of energy drinks). Went through crappy withdrawal for about 2 weeks (and I mean, it sucked – sick, dizzy, etc.), then my body recovered. Took 6 months before I was ‘over’ the cultural aspect of it (missed drinking it and missed the ‘buzz’). Now, I could care less about it. Energy is smooth and even all day, even on long road trips (don’t get tired/sleepy). Go to bed and fall asleep quickly, wake up, ready to go. I exclusively drink water – that’s it. No sugar, no caffeine – all day, every day. You CAN do it, but be prepared to suffer for a bit before adjusting.
I went 68 days without caffeine And sugar just to see what would happen This was 3 years ago Omg amazing! Anything and everything of the body cleared up and I was like a newborn. It was hard the first two weeks I encourage anyone to get thru the withdrawals because it’s so worth it! I now only will eat a natural sugar of fruit Very little Still no caffeine If I need energy I get it from an avocado or a teaspoon of olive oil. Or many other things My body’s fuel is of fat not sugar Go for it everyone One day at a time ok One little step at a time Is suggest take a weeks vacation and give into the downside of feeling bad as your body resets itself I did this because I knew it would be hard to reverse Best decision in life so far for me 🧡
I am a regular gym goer so I consume about 300mg of caffeine before I work out. Today If I decide to stop consuming caffeine, in about 3 days I will feel all of the negative side effects, such as headaches and etc. But during Ramadan when I was fasting for more than 16 hours a day, I decided not to consume any caffeine all month during my 8-hour feeding window. Shockingly I didn’t get a single headache or any bad side effects. The correlation between fasting whilst quitting caffeine is very interesting.
I quit caffeine/tea and coffee 3 months ago. Finally after a 10 years my iron levels are normal! Got tested a few weeks ago and my ferritin levels are at 43! My entire life I could never get my levels past 30. I read that caffeine can inhibit iron absorption. I’m hoping over time I can get my levels in the 50’s-60’s!
I am software engineer. I quit coffee because I noticed that I feel too tired in the afternoon. When I quit previously I could spend 2 hours a day on self improvement, reading and then do my job well. When I started consuming caffeine, I stopped self improvement and couldn’t do anything except my job in the first half of a day.
I’m now 8 months in with very limited caffeine, I limited coffee to maybe one cup per Month on special occasions. I now drink some tea but this is a fraction of the caffeine from the coffee I drank. My results: Naturally feel tired and fall asleep each month No energy dip. Constant energy throughout the day. No mood fluctuations or dependence on coffee. Great to watch this affirming article. Hope others can follow.
I used to take 6 scoops of a 1 scoop recommendation pre-workout drink. Over years, I developed such a tolerance that I needed 6 scoops to achieve the bare minimum effect. One day, I decided to stop. I went through heavy withdrawals and depression for about 6 months. After getting over it, I’ve found that energy levels are balanced all day, and I have zero need for caffeine. In fact, people are often shocked to see how well I perform without it. They often don’t believe it to be possible (that someone could exist without caffeine in their diet).
Sharing Dr Berg notes on this great episode! Let’s talk about what would happen if you cut out caffeine for 30 days. Over 85% of adults in the US consume caffeine, and children also consume a tremendous amount of caffeine. Some studies show that caffeine consumption can increase conceptual memory, reasoning, reaction speed, and spatial memory. It can also affect your mood. However, many people experience symptoms associated with consuming caffeine, including: • Anxiety • High blood pressure • High pulse rate • Arrhythmias • Loss of fluid • Digestive problems Caffeine also increases adrenaline and stimulates the adrenals, which can lead to all kinds of health concerns. There can be high levels of two different types of mold found in overly processed coffees and decaf coffees. These types of mold can lead to allergies and irritation in the liver. Coffee can also deplete vitamin B1. If you’re going to drink coffee, it’s important to consume high-quality organic coffee and keep it at one cup a day. Potential benefits of not consuming caffeine for 30 days: 1. Less anxiety and a higher sense of calm 2. Better sleep and more energy throughout the day 3. Lowered blood pressure and pulse rate 4. No more arrhythmias 5. Healthier teeth 6. Healthier liver function 7. Healthier adrenal function The best ways to come off caffeine: • Switch from coffee to tea • Try herbal coffee substitutes • Take vitamin B1 and vitamin B12 • Take adaptogens like ashwagandha and lemon balm tea Thank you Dr Berg!
dr berg, thanks to you and dr khalid jamil, my father is no longer diabetic. he had diabetes since 2013 and has been following you since 2021. Now finally he’s reversed it, and is now in the pre diabetic stage. thanks for all the time and valuable information you put in your articles. we really appreciate it, you’ve changed my family’s life and we’d forever be grateful to you.
I went off caffeine for 2 months years ago after a severe “panic attack”. I thought it came from too much coffee. As a cyclist I have to say I really felt amazing, really did not have coffee cravings (perhaps I was too scared to use it), and the most important thing, my performance boosted. But then slowly I went back on coffee and I am struggling to quit it. I am really trying to use it “right” way, not to abuse it.
Are you some kind of wizard? I’ve literally decided to stop drinking coffee for the next two weeks from today and this article comes out?! I’m a big specialty coffee lover, so this is a big step for me! I usually drink around 2 cups a day, but looking forward to see how I’ll feel at the end of this challenge.
I was caffeine free most of my life and only really started drinking coffee regularly (1-2 cups 4-5 days a week) the past few years since i had a 2nd child. The only difference I notice is it helps me during the afternoon lull of energy where i have to keep working for another 4-5 hours. No issues otherwise. On a side note your education about carbs/keto really turned that afternoon lull around and I noticed i no longer had drain of energy in the afternoon – likely due to higher carb load in the am
Good article! One of the best decisions I’ve ever made was giving up coffee about 8 month’s ago. My sleep greatly improved, my mental focus improved, my vision improved because the caffeine is no longer blocking the little blood veins connected to the eyes. I recommend reading the book “caffeine blues”. It’s an eye opener.
I’ve recently been told about not having coffee until one and a half hours after you wake up. apparently you start off on the adrenal system and move to a different system, however drinking coffee first thing eliminates the body’s ability to produce the right hormone later on. Would love this fact checked by Dr Berg. Thank you for your articles, so good!
I couldn’t drink coffee until I was in my 50s. It used to give me a headache. After gaving up sugar and nasty carbs my headaches went away and now I can drink it. I love the habbit of getting up in the morning and drinking a cup of black coffee. Its so relaxing. I have one cup 50/50 caffeine/decaf in the morning and a decaf in the afternoon after lunch, sometimes with stevia and cream. Its my relax time.
As a coffee connoisseur for 5 years, I drink coffee mainly because I like the taste. I went into the rabbit hole of specialty coffee and there’s no turning back. Milk drinks like cortado or Cappuccino are nice too, the milk compliments the espresso taste notes. Never do I ever drink espresso, cortado or cappuccino with sugar. Not is sugar bad for you, but it also masks the great tasting notes from coffee. That being said, I rather drink no coffee or tea than drinking bad coffee 😀
I unintentionally quit soda/coffee/energy drinks/alcohol a month ago and I think I’m going to just run with it. Haven’t had much for cravings, I’m hoping to see more benefits down the road. I’ve had a slightly harder time maintaining a proper sleep schedule but that might be attributed to a life change that is less physically and mentally demanding.
I abstained from consuming caffeine for eight years until I resigned from my position and established my own companies. The challenge arose when I required enhanced focus and alertness, prompting me to reintroduce caffeine in the form of coffee. My daily intake is limited to a single small cup. One may question the potential issue. However, abstaining from coffee consumption for even a single day results in severe headaches and withdrawal-like symptoms that significantly impair my functionality. Sometimes, I experience difficulty eating and a sensation of nausea upon attempting to consume food. It is astonishing how profoundly caffeine affects me. This experience prompted my initial cessation of caffeine consumption for eight years. Regrettably, I underestimated the enduring impact it would have on me, assuming that my sensitivity had diminished over time. I am perplexed by the unique manner in which caffeine affects me compared to others. My primary objective is to eliminate these debilitating headaches. Is there a way to avoid getting headaches if I stop for one day?
In April I had terrible symptoms of lightheadedness and dizziness, and worst of all panic attacks accompanied by hyperventilating breathing. Long story short I ended in the ER, heart test were good. I did a stress cortisol test at home and at my docs office as well. Sure enough my cortisol was shot and low. Adrenal fatigue is real! I used to drink 4 Expresso shot lattes and more for many years. I’m on the road to recovery and definitely NO MORE CAFFEINE!
It’s taken me about half a week to give up coffee and I feel much better! I’ve been drinking green tea and hope to give that up too eventually. One thing that helped me out before hand was forcing myself to drink the coffee black. I was addicted to the milk and sugar too. I’ve given up all of those things except for butter and I feel so much better!
I quit caffeinated tea and coffee nearly 2 years ago. I did replace it with drinking cocoa (no sugar), so now i consume roughly 12mg caffeine per day . This has been a big health journey for me. Getting in touch with my genuine energy levels, having to rely on good diet and sleep (no ‘short cut’ burst of energy or dopamine). It’s given me a better connection to the ‘real me’.
Great article Dr. Berg. For us middle aged men who have sensitive bladders and suffer from nocturia,, cutting back on caffeine included drinks is a huge must or it will be a busy night back and forth to the washroom. Some teas have very high caffeine counts so you need to check the content before consuming. Also keep an eye on the chocolate intake.
My body is very sensitive to caffeine and I didn’t know it for years, I had all 4 of the first negative symptoms you’re talking about. My mistake was going cold turkey and quitting right away, I’ve never had more anxiety/depressed emotions than the 2-3 weeks after quitting. But now I don’t have any heart palpitations, and anxiety is so much better!
One small cup of freshly brewed light coffee in the morning is more than enough for me. I sometimes substitute it with a cup of green tea with mint. I can also go the whole month of Ramadan without a single drop of coffee, causing only a bit of drowsiness the first three days or so, and only have the occasional green tea with mint after my meal.
Today is my 8th day without caffeine. I’ve had insomnia for over 5 years, most nights only getting 2-3 hours of sleep. I was only having one strong coffee in the morning just because I liked the flavour (I didn’t notice any energy boost or anything) and sometimes a coffee in a cafe for brunch. Anyway, in the last week without any caffeine I’ve been sleeping through the night!! For the first time in years!! Also my anxiety has diminished by about 80%. I now think I must be hypersensitive to caffeine 🤷♀️
I drink basically light roast coffee which is the least processed and highest in caffeine with heavy cream as a meal. I have skipped coffee for a few days and the biggest side effect was depression. I always check my blood pressure before consuming and sometimes have taken it to raise it and boost my mood more than my energy. It doesn’t make me anxious but gives me a positive outlook. Since I don’t drink any alcohol, I’ve drank coffee at parties to be more relaxed and sociable. I’ve also used it as an expectorant. I would like to drink tea as a substitute to wean myself off caffeine and gain benefits not in coffee but find its harder on the stomach.Most days when I’m alone, one cup is all I need, the other is to be with friends and they are paying my Starbucks.😅
I went off caffeine for a month and man, it was bizarre how much better I slept and the amount of energy it gave me. It made me think, if this is affecting our sleep so much, which I dont think any health guru wouldn’t agree is the main pillar of health we are facing a massive health problem here. There are probably millions of people with various health issues and not realising that quitting this drug could potentially improve their health and well being enormously by just getting real sleep. Im not saying curing, but improving their quality of life for sure. Worth going off it and trying at least to experience the difference I say.
Excellent article! I gave up all caffeine for 6 weeks in 2002, never felt so CALM. And then i was dumb enough to try a cup of instant coffee. I had explosive diarrhoea exactly 15-20 mins afterwards. This article is motivating me to give it up again, but for good this time. I’m simply way too psychologically addicted to stop at one cup.
Great vid. I quit it for 3 months last year. Felt better in pretty much all the ways you describe. However, I did miss it as a pre-workout, and appetite suppressant during fasting. I never got to the point where my workouts felt as good as previous, caffeinated ones (where often I’d take a caffeine pill 100mg, then drink a coffee, for). I ended up going back to it for those reasons, now I probably drink 3 a day, all before 1400. And pretty much all during fast. I would like to quit it again, but with work it’s tough. I have to be switched on and fast in meeting for my job, and the quitting period’s ‘brain fog’ is a killer.
Wow. How ironic. Today marks 30 days without caffeine for me. Being a swing shift worker the last decade I was heavily reliant on it. Or so I thought. I don’t think I’ll ever go back, I feel so much better without it. I never realized I was in an almost permanent fight or flight response due to being on it so long. Sleep significantly easier and can remember dreams now, which I legit thought I was broken because I haven’t remembered a single dream since childhood. I don’t feel tiredness all day long whereas I used to keep upping my dose to keep up to the point of illness. I did narrow down to one cup of coffee a day for a month before quitting, then had a terrible headache for about 4 days once I quit before feeling normal again. I do drink non caffeinated herbals teas now, which I find extremely enjoyable and hydrating compared to coffee. Highly recommend getting off it, people everywhere will call you crazy, but now it kinda feels like everyone else is crazy. Lol.
I drink a Maca Chocolate tea in the mornings now. I steep tea bags in cold filtered water for 8-12 hours and have it in the morning with Silk creamy creamer and Stevia. It is so good and it’s a fantastic replacement for coffee. It looks like coffee and tastes very similar. The brand is called Teccino and you can find it probably online but I buy it at my local health food store. It’s caffeine free, acid free, prebiotic free and organic 😊
I’ve been off caffeine for a few weeks now, and I already feel like a different person. Here are the best things I’ve noticed so far: – I wake up in the morning and feel fully alert in less than five minutes. – I have consistent energy throughout the day with no afternoon crashes. – I feel calm and relaxed, with no heart palpitations (which I used to get even after just two cups or about 220 mg of caffeine before lunch). – At night, I fall asleep almost immediately. There are many more benefits, but these are my top highlights.
This is perfect for me right now because I’m trying to reduce my consumption significantly. Last week, I would drink coffee every other day, so Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and will again tomorrow. But starting tomorrow for next week, I’m gonna have TWO days without coffee in between days with it. Until eventually the gap gets bigger and I will just not want it as much anymore. WE’ll see how it goes.
I’ve started drinking coffee around 2017 or so, so I was ~26 years old. initially, I used it as a booster for my weight training. I still do it and drink 3-4 cups a day, still workout, still sleep well, still drink 5-6 liters of water a day. but I’m not addicted – I could quit any day. I really only use it for focus
Over 30 years ago I was bedridden from surgery for several weeks. I took advantage of that moment to give up caffeine for 9 months. I felt better and saved cash. Point i’m making here is that I’ve been a servant to coffee for so many years. After today again I’m going work my way off caffeine in the next several days.
I’ve gone well over a month without caffiene, and unless it was just too subtle to notice, I never felt like I balanced out. In fact, I felt like I was in a permanent state of blah. I think this might be a more personal thing since I just don’t feel okay unless something else is going on in the background. It just feels like I’m accomplishing something mentally instead of just existing, even if it’s just a temporary feeling. Granted because of this I had many problems with alcohol in the past, yet being more interested in health routines now, I don’t mess with it anymore and am glad for that one. That being said, everyone is different and it doesn’t always mean you are helping an individual staying completely cut off from something that may be their stepping stone in life to get to the next stage of their own path. Keep sharing and remember, health is the greater wealth.
I quit caffeine, a week of migraines/nausea/cravings and then I starting sleeping without waking up. For the first time in so long I slept without waking up ten times at night. Only problem was I became so chilled out my family started telling me I was depressed. So I started drinking it again, and was suprised how high I felt when I had it, but back to waking up ten times a night.
I’m a brit, and I quit Starbucks coffee back in 2017. Best decision ever! After drinking 2 cups of coffee a day I had IBS/gut issues, and I didn’t realise it made me anxious! I even quit tea! Now I drink decaf tea and I feel so good! My anxiety peaks and troughs due to my menstrual cycle. I also discovered camomile tea too! Do I miss coffee? Nope!
I’d been drinking caffeinated coffee since I was 5 (seriously), and was fully addicted to it. A couple years ago at age 26 I stopped drinking it to see if it would help my debilitating pms pain. It did! Resolved it 100%. The withdrawal symptoms after giving up caffeine were only hard for a week or so, but it feels great to be off of it, having natural energy, great sleep, and not dehydrating myself first thing in the morning.
I was totally addicted to coffees & Frappes with added espresso etc all day long for years and have developed fibroids, an endometrioma and hirtuism. I’m REALLY SURE the coffee habit with all the cows milk hormones, caffeine and sugar has caused this. I’m on day 15 now of switching to Matcha tea with almond milk and monk fruit sugar and already feel a change in my health.
I used to go caffeine free for a week every month because after a while the effect of keeping you awake diminishes and the effect of raising the blood pressure accentuates. I noticed very good effects also with 3-4 days of withdrawal. When you begin again you have again the full positive effects and no negative ones for a while. So no need for extreme measures, just cycle it!
I used to drink maybe 5 or 6 cups of coffee a day. Following advice from a ‘health fanatic’ friend I stopped instantly and spent 2 days of being ill, wanting to vomit, feeling like death. I went back on to it and slowly weaned off it, over a period of about 4weeks. Feel so much better since. I have it now as a treat perhaps once a day, but not every day.
I’m very surprised that you did not include these benefits of drinking coffee: Improve overall health. … Protect against Type 2 diabetes. … Control Parkinson’s disease symptoms. … Slow the progress of dementia. … Safeguard the liver. … Promote heart health. … Reduce melanoma risk. … Lower mortality risk.
I brew 4 tsp of coffee each morning. I switched 1 tsp with organic Swiss Water Process decaf, then the next week switched 2, then 3, then all decaf. After 1 month of only decaf finally gave up coffee. But I switched to morning smoothies. I was only able to do this because I did keto so I had no more food coma. If I start eating carbs again, I start needing caffeine again. I started sleeping through the night, no road rage in the mornings, anxiety plummeted, less irritable, and more patient with people.
Once a year I take a caffeine break. After 2 weeks, I start sleeping much deeper, longer and much, much better. It’s as if my body is catching up to lost sleep, which it might be. Then after 2-3-4 weeks, I want a cup of coffee, and coffee REALLY works then. I continue to drink 1-2 cups before noon from now on. After 8-10 months it’s a bit ‘meh’ and I start wondering “what’s the point?” So, from this year and moving on, I’ll go on a coffee break 2 times a year, maybe in a year or two, 3 times a year. Edit for spelling.
Quit a few years ago and it was incredibly difficult, but it was such a positive change. Breaking the addiction made me realize how bad it was. These days, I still like to drink decaf and occasionally will have a regular drink if someone offers it. But it doesn’t run my life and the sleep I’m getting now is something I dreamed of for my entire adult life.
At 40 I stopped coffee cold turkey. it’s been 2 years and I sleep so much better. The most noticeable change is waking up without snoozing 20 times and do not feel groggy anymore. I did experienced bad withdrawal the 1st week and lasted another 2 weeks. I used to own a coffee shop and drank coffee most of my adult life. Reason I quit was because I notice if I dont drink by 2pm I will suffer unbearable migraines. I realized for many years that my body is addicted. I was also experiencing high stress and my mood was bad plus I would be depressed and angry. So glad I quit!
I bet you read my comment the other day on your post about the adrenal glands and I said “to fix your adrenals you have to quit the caffeine”.. and here you here are making a great article out of it. Thanks doc for making it known to the world. Edit: it can take up 6-12 months to feel completely better IF you have abused caffeine for a long period of time, but it will be worth it. You’ll get that teenager energy again 🙂
Been drinking one cup of (glorious loose leaf) tea at breakfast ever since I was a kid. Never made the transition to coffee, it always was too much. I’m aware of my addiction, but never break the rule so keeping it in check 😅 PS. Truly believe such things need to be introduced at young age to establish proper culture
Tried caffeine withdrawal several times. 2 weeks of incredible leg cramps during detox. Couldn’t be bothered ever going off it again I’m 60 fit and healthy thank God. I can drink two double espressos after a late evening meal, go to bed within an hour and sleep all night. Caffeine seems to have little effect on me except helping convert morning anxiety to active energy.
Watching this bc yesterday i ingested around 700mg of caffeine. x3 cups of coffee Mio energy added to my water Later a bang energy drink 💀 I went downhill after the bang. Bad anxiety, tense muscles, overthinking, everything was over stimulating lol I took extra B1, electrolytes, and kept deep breathing to fight off a panic attack. Felt super stressed, i was confused, tight chest, overthinking my breathing on trying to breathe “normally”, light headedness, leg cramps.. ugh it was awful. Now here i am learning about it 🙃
Went 9 months without coffee just to see if it would be beneficial in any way. It wasn’t. The withdrawal was intense, heavy sweating and extreme tiredness, but after that I was just more sleepy when I got tired, and had no energy to push through. The energy that coffee gives me. I work a lot on the computer, extreme long hours, have my business, edit articles, I train every day, etc. Coffee is a blessing!
I will drink coffee on a daily basis until the day i die, according to dr berg and the other experts we’re not supposed to live, might as well wrap ourselves in bubble wrap and stay indoors tucked under bed for our own safety. I am all for a healthy lifestyle but there is a point where it’s gone too far and i feel like these articles are causing more harm than good by scaring people away from literally everything.
I wasn’t drinking much coffee lately but this week I’ve started training for a new job and I drank a couple cups each day and I was feeling things I hadn’t felt in a while. Headaches midday. More irritability. You mentioned irritability during withdrawal and I recognized I hadn’t felt irritable in the same degrees as I used to in a long time. Thanks for the article.
Thanks to you, Dr. Berg, I quit sugar, grains, alcohol, snacking, and stressing. But coffee… When I tried to go cold turkey on coffee it was painful, headache and vomiting for 2 days straight. It was really bad. So I decided to reduce the amount and increase the quality of my coffee, and it worked. There is so much sun in my country, you would feel like zombie in the afternoon without a nice Cyprus coffee, it is pretty much engraved in a local culture, together with a nice midday nap 😅
I did it differently. I use four scoops to make my pot of coffee…. for 2 weeks, I used one scoop of decaf… then at about 3 weeks… I used two scoops of decaf… and I am stopping… 3 scoops of decaf and one scoop of regular. I do this because I love the ritual of coffee. The habit of having it in my hand. Also I replaced 1 cup of milk in my protein drink with a cup of coffee… it’s hardly noticeable.
The Mold info is very interesting Im really allergic to mold, when I buy beens from a supermarket i tend to start coughing violently after, yet if I buy it direct frmo a Roaster im fine. I couldnt work out if it was the milk or the coffee.. Coffee with Milk also causes severe shoulder and sometimes neck pain. Short blacks im fine. I found half caffien beens this helped me ween of the caffiene, then moved to full decaf Beens the flavour was just as good yet noticed my energy picked up blood pressure was more stable. Ashwaganda, Cholic garlic, Magnesium, Olive Leave oil, and COQ10 helped me get of blood pressure meds that i was on for 3 years.
I used to drink coffee with milk and sugar when I was in college and when I started working. Later, as I learned that sugar is not good for me, I stopped adding sugar to coffee, and later (a few years ago) I stopped adding creamer or milk to coffee. I also learned that I like Arabica coffee which has a mild taste, but has less caffine, but when I need the caffine, I mix the Arabica coffee with Robusta coffee which was bitter and has more caffine. I can go without coffee for the whole day without any withdrawal symptoms, but I haven’t tried going coffee-free for more than a day so far.
Have been off caffeine for 2 years, back to it though and I do as follows: 1. I grind coffee beans ( tastes awesome ) 2. I drink my first coffee after about 1:30 hours after waking up. 3. I limit myself to at most 2 cups a day 4. I do not drink coffee at least 7-8 hours before sleep. So far so good, no issues sleeping, blood pressure is fine, feels great, don’t have energy crushes.
Doctor, I stopped smoking like 20 years ago. I stopped to drink any kind of alcohol, about 5 months ago. I reduced my salt to the minimum amount a day. I stopped to eat any bread, I don’t eat any sweets. I don’t eat any processed food. I said any…I don’t eat cheese, milk or any butter even made with almonds. I use just extra virgin olive oil but…but I drink in the morning a 14oz of organic black coffee without anything added and I feel so great and relaxed. I grind my coffee I don’t trust ground coffe, humans are very crooks. So, later after my meals I drink a 7oz of white tea. Now, if I stop my coffee I won’t enjoy anything, that means that it will be better to go back home to the eternal happy life.I hope you read this and tell me if I should keep at least something I enjoy in my life😢I forgot to tell you that I was born in Europe and my food is cooked by me every single day ohhh and I am already 67 years old 😊 and I just drink water about 3 litters a day if coffe and tea also counts. Any way, I suffer a lot of Anxiety and blood pressure and If I know that quiting coffe would help me I will quit my babycoffe😢
Nice graduation present -I’ve been off coffee for just over 2 months now. The first month I had 1-2 cups of decaf, just for taste craving, but now some decaf herbal tea. No soft drinks. I had quit and gone back a few times. Prior to this time, I had no withdrawals so figured ‘I’m not addicted, so why not?’ and went back. But then I noticed it didn’t really wake me up, it amped me up, but I could still be kinda drowsy. Now there are more vids like this so I felt I had more support and went to quit for good, as a challenge. I previously didn’t have difficulty going to sleep, as much as waking up way too early, and not able to return to sleep. I also urinated bright yellow ALL the time, now it’s clear almost all the time. I realized this time that it was more just habit, especially if you like coffee. But like candy and cigarettes (assume) you eventually don’t miss it. I’m still adjusting and fine tuning, but I appreciate the feedback. The ‘tell’ should be about all the sleep meds and remedies out there. America is clearly overdrugged on this stuff, feeding the pillow/mattress/remedy/drug markets. ‘Just say no.’