What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Every Day? The Truth Long-Term Coffee Lovers Should Know
Every morning, the elevators in office buildings are filled with the rich aroma of coffee. Sleepy office workers cling to their cups of “life support.” Some get headaches if they skip a day; others rely on coffee to survive endless nights of overtime. But the warnings never stop: “Coffee hurts your stomach,” “Coffee causes insomnia,” “Too much leads to osteoporosis.” So what’s the truth? What really happens to your body when you drink coffee for years? Let’s break it down — especially for three types of people who may need to rethink their relationship with coffee. 1. The “Sensitive Stomach” Crowd Do you feel acid rising in your stomach or even a dull ache after drinking coffee? You’re not being dramatic — your stomach is sending out an SOS. Caffeine and organic acids in coffee — such as chlorogenic acid — stimulate stomach acid secretion. For most people with healthy digestion, this is tolerable and may even help digestion. But if you already have acid reflux, ulcers, or c...