Discover three drinks that can cause anxiety, according to a nutritional psychiatrist.

Plus, the best way to consume them in moderation.

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Yet, as previously mentioned, these three drinks can potentially exacerbate stress and anxiety, Dr. Naidoo says.

Here are the science-backed reasons how:

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Alcohol

According to Dr. Naidoo, drinking alcohol impacts the brain neurologically on a number of levels.

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Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist

Dr. Naidoo notes that this is what primes to body to experience feelings of relaxation while drinking.

However, she cautions that alcohols impact on stress and anxiety is far from soothing.

Alcohol can upset the balance of other neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, which govern our mood.

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Alcohol can upset the balance of other neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, which govern our mood.

Many people may not realize that this can impact their mood, especially over time, she says.

An example of an alcohol-related short-term effect is hangxiety experienced after an episode of drinking.

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Sugary Coffee Beverages

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Energy Drinks

According to Dr. Naidoo, too much caffeine can equal too much anxiety.

Yet, she understands that life happens.

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Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritional biologist

Like most things in life, its all about balance and moderation, fam.

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