Do The Risks Of Drinking Coffee Outweigh The Benefits Of Coffee?

Many patients at the chiropractic office in San Diego drink coffee regularly. This is very common. Do you want to walk up to someone you’ve never met and tell them something about themselves and be right more than 50% of the time? If you do, all you have to do is tell them they drank coffee today. More than half of Americans drink coffee every single day.

In fact, according to CBS news, “After oil, coffee is the second most valuable commodity in the world. More than 50 percent of Americans drink coffee every day at about 3 to 4 cups each, more than 330 million cups a day and counting.” Many people use coffee as a crutch to wake up every day. I’m sure you’ve heard someone say, “I’m worthless until I have my first cup.”

It’s also common to see people drink coffee before they work out. If you’ve spent any time in gym, you’ve probably seen people actually drinking coffee during their workout! But is all this coffee drinking good? The answer is yes and no. A recent U.S. News and World Report article claims caffeine could be an asset to your workout. The article states, “Yes, a caffeine kick could be a valuable addition to your pre-exercise routine, delaying muscle fatigue and keeping you focused and energetic.”

Then the article goes on to warn, “You don’t want to overdo it, though. Sleep problems, headaches, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, or maybe even a heart attack can result from too much.” WOW! We’re not sure the benefits outweigh the risks.

The bottom line is that caffeine is a drug and ALL drugs have side effects. Most people make the mistake and believe if something is “natural,” then it is safe (or at least safer than a drug). Snake venom is natural. So is Mercury. Some of the most toxic substances known to man are natural. So, the big question for you is: do you really think it is a good idea to use a stimulant every single day of your life?

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