Discover the long-term side effects of drinking coffee dailyincluding the pros and consaccording to a gastroenterologist.

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Americans drink coffee regularly, and a lot of it, too.

In fact, according to The National Coffee Association, coffee is thenumber one drink consumed by Americans daily.

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Yep, thats even more than water, folks.

She also notes that antioxidants can help stave away various chronic diseases.

However, she notes this doesnt apply to excessive caffeine (or coffee) consumption.

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gastroenterologist, nutrition and lifestyle medicine specialist, and founder ofSarah Robbins MD

It has protective liver benefits

Coffee and caffeine intake may offer protective benefits against liver diseases.

According to a large study conducted in 2021, folks who drank coffee had asignificantly lower NAFLD incidence.

It has anticancer properties

Caffeine consumption is also associated with anticancer properties.

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Dr. Robbins says there are a few potential downsides to drinking coffeeparticularly in excessall the time.

The key takeaway: Be mindful ofhow muchyoure drinking in a day.

Caffeine can disrupt sleep patterns, delay sleep onset, and reduce sleep quality and total sleep time.

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This is because caffeine blocks adenosine, a neurotransmitter that promotes sleep, Dr. Robbins says.

Adequately hydrating (with water!)

and limiting your caffeine intake.

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gastroenterologist, nutrition and lifestyle medicine specialist, and founder ofSarah Robbins MD

It may negatively affect younger people

Coffee consumption can also pose negative risks for children and adolescents.

As such, she recommends children and adolescents limit caffeine intake as much as possible.

[Children and adolescents should] focus on consuming nutrient-rich, caffeine-free beverages instead, she says.

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It may affect pregnancy

Dr. Robbins says caffeine can potentially impact pregnancy.

Even so, its best to consult with a doctor to best determine intake for your particular needs.

This is particularly true for folks who tend to consume a lot of caffeine.

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