Many people like to drink coffee in the morning. However, some others claim that drinking coffee on an empty stomach can harm your health. How does the truth stand?
Does it cause digestive problems?
Research shows that the bitterness of coffee can stimulate the production of acid in the stomach. Thus, many people believe that coffee irritates the stomach, worsens the symptoms of intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, and causes heartburn, ulcers, reflux, etc.
However, scientific research generally fails to find a strong link between coffee and digestive problems – regardless of whether you drink it on an empty stomach.
In conclusion?
Despite persistent myths, little scientific evidence suggests that drinking coffee on an empty stomach is harmful. Rather, it likely has the same effects on your body no matter how you consume it.
If you have indigestion when drinking coffee on an empty stomach, try drinking it after a meal. If you notice improvement, change the routine accordingly. If you suffer from heartburn or have been diagnosed with gastritis or gastric ulcer, it is best to avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach.
