7 signs you're drinking too much coffee

Side effects of drinking too much caffeine can occur. And here's how coffee can damage your health.

You feel anxious:The National Institute of Mental Health recommends that people with anxiety avoid drinking coffee. This is because caffeine can worsen the effects of anxiety, or rob you of sleep. Instead of drinking coffee, try some deep breathing exercises or meditation to reduce stress.

Stomachache:European scientists have found that certain compounds in coffee stimulate the secretion of stomach acid. Consider changing your coffee drinking habits if you regularly suffer from acid reflux.

A rapid heartbeat is a sign that you have consumed too much caffeine.

Heart palpitations:The feeling that your heart is beating too fast and hard. According to WebMD, these heart attacks are often caused by caffeine, nicotine, and even alcohol consumption. In some cases, heart palpitations can lead to dizziness and even fainting. One of the best ways to prevent this is to avoid caffeine altogether.

You have diarrhea:Everyone knows that coffee can make you run to the bathroom more often, thanks to its laxative properties. However, if you drink more than three cups a day, you may experience diarrhea.

Insomniais a warning sign of too much caffeine. Even if you say coffee doesn’t bother you, the tasty beverage can still wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. According to the Mayo Clinic, coffee can stay in your system for up to 14 hours, increasing the amount of time you wake up at night and decreasing the amount of time you spend asleep.

Restless:Coffee makes you feel more alert, but sometimes the feeling becomes bad. Caffeine speeds up your central nervous system, making you feel jittery and panicked.

You have a headache:According to the Cleveland Clinic, moderate amounts of caffeine help relieve headaches, which is why you’ll find caffeine as an ingredient in many pain relievers. However, if you drink too much coffee over a long period of time (500 mg of caffeine daily, or the equivalent of five cups of coffee), you may experience symptoms of headaches and fatigue.

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