I’m sure you’ve heard rumors as a child by adults saying that you should drink coffee because it will make you dumb as you grow older or that it will stunt your growth but these are all just myths. In this article, we’ll look at more of these fake truths.
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1. Coffee stunts your growth
This myth has been around for many many years While caffeine can have many effects on your body. Studies indicate that the caffeine in coffee will not stunt your growth.
2. Coffee causes cancer
In the late 1900s, it was believed that coffee increased the risk of cancer and heart diseases. Currently, we have little evidence to prove that it’s true, however, we do know that drinking any beverage – even water – at temperatures over 160 degrees Fahrenheit can increase your risk of esophageal cancer.
3. Coffee sobers you up
This is false, yes it can make an intoxicated person more alert but studies show that it does not completely remove the alcohol from the person’s system in actual fact, it’s worse for the person.
4. Coffee will dehydrate you
Caffeine is a mild diuretic, which means the stimulus will cause your kidneys to release more sodium and water than they would if you were drinking water, coffee is still a liquid, so its hydrating properties balance out any diuretic effects.
5. Coffee is bad for pregnancy
Many experts give pregnant mocha fans the OK to keep consuming coffee in moderation—which would be 200 mg or less. Your baby will get a little buzz along with you but no conclusive studies have shown that a woman’s moderate coffee intake puts her baby at higher risk of health issues. Just remember caffeine is present in many other daily intakes such as tea, chocolate, and soda
6. Caffeine is highly addictive
This myth is half true, but it’s not as bad as it seems. Caffeine does stimulate the central nervous system and can cause a feeling of dependence. For most people, the withdrawal effects only last a day or two. You may experience some uncomfortable effects if you quit caffeine. But it’s nothing compared to other addictive substances — and in a couple of days, you should be back to normal.
7. Coffee helps you lose weight
Caffeine can cause a very small increase in metabolism, but it’s not enough to affect any long-term weight loss. Caffeine decreases your appetite, which aids you in your diet goals and makes you not want to eat. However, we don’t recommend it.
8. Decaf means no caffeine
Despite being misleadingly named, decaf coffee still contains a little bit of caffeine in it. According to USDA regulations, decaf coffee needs to be 97% caffeine-free. So, that extra 3% probably won’t affect you too much, but it’s still there.
9. Your afternoon cup will cause insomnia
Caffeine is a stimulant and will give you extra energy. However, the caffeine you consume in your post-lunch cup is processed through the liver at lightning speed and nearly all of it will be flushed out of your body within 4 to 7 hours. So, if you drink your second cup at 3 p.m., it should be completely gone by bedtime.
10. Coffee is bad for your health
Consuming a moderate amount which is up to 300 milligrams or three cups of coffee. Caffeine on a daily isn’t going to hurt you. If you have high blood pressure, you could potentially experience a temporary rise in heart rate, but there is no link to caffeine and high cholesterol, or cardiovascular disease.
There we go… 10 Myths that some random person started and society just started believing it. After studies and surveys, we can confidently say that all these myths are not 100% true.
