An RD answers the often-asked question, “why does coffee make my stomach hurt?”
and shares ways to stop the irritation.
What are the symptoms of caffeine intolerance?
Why does coffee make my stomach hurt?
Sensitivity to caffeine
First things first: Can coffee cause diarrhea?
Ever chugged a cup of coffee and felt the sudden urge to go number two?
registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Vivrant Nutrition
(An all-too-familiar daily occurrence.)
Well, this is a common symptom triggered by the caffeine found in coffee.
But thats not all.
Caffeine can also trigger other side effects.
Not to mention coffee-induced nausea, which is also common among java drinkers.
Irritation from the acid
In addition to the caffeine, acids in coffee can also trigger irritation.
And because coffee is naturally bitter, she says this can then stimulate the stomach to produce evenmoreacid.
And, yes, this may lead to increased irritation.
Do this by ordering half decaf, half regular, or switch to decaf entirely, she says.
registered dietitian nutritionist and founder of Vivrant Nutrition
And in case you were wondering, here are some of thebest decaf coffeeproducts we love.
Add a pinch of baking soda
So, what can neutralize coffee in the stomach, you may wonder?
Two common pantry staples can help.
Although this may not be your usual go-to coffee topping, it wont affect the flavor all too much.
Sip your coffee with food
Folks especially prone to experiencing coffee-induced gastritis or acid refluxshouldntdrinkcoffee in the morning.
Of course, these recommendations arent one-size-fits-all.
Listen to your body because everyones sensitivity to caffeine and acid is different.
According to her,cold brew contains less acidthan hot coffee.
(Find our guide tolow-acid coffeeshere.
Its also worth noting that drinking hot beverages can potentially be irritating in and of itself for some.
Thats to say, cold brew can certainly help mitigate this situation.
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