Does caffeine really make you gain weight?

Answer 1

I've read conflicting information on this topic in a wide variety of publications. Those studies based on sound science, though, seem to show little – if any – true correlation between caffeine consumption and weight loss.

Whereas caffeine can raise your heart rate, most research has shown that it doesn't cause enough of a rise in metabolism to make a difference in your body's ability to burn calories. Other research has shown a slight appetite suppression due to caffeine intake but again, the effects are deemed too insignificant to have an impact on your weight.

One other area of science to consider is the effect of caffeine on hydration status. Although caffeine is a diuretic and can cause you to lose extra water through increased urine output, it's only a temporary loss of water weight, not body fat. Plus, a dehydration effect usually only occurs when you consume more than 4 cups of caffeinated beverages in a day.

That said, how you ingest caffeine is a matter of importance. There's a big caloric difference between one lump of sugar in your coffee versus three — not to mention fancy coffee store add-ins like caramel syrup and chocolate shavings. Indulge in too many of these extras and you can certainly affect your weight loss — in the wrong direction.

As stated caffeine is a component of many over-the-counter weight loss products. Some over-the-counter pills (such as Xenedrine, Dexatrim and Zantrex-3) once used a powerful combination of the stimulant ephedra and caffeine to help users shed pounds. They reportedly worked in combination by increasing energy expenditure -- or thermogenesis (it is thought that caffeine increases metabolism by increasing the breakdown of fatty acids) -- and reducing appetite (ephedrine acts on the satiety center in the hypothalamus).

But since late 2003, when the FDA banned the sale of ephedra-containing drugs due to evidence of increased risk of heart attack, these formulations have replaced ephedra with a mixture of vitamins (such as thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, folic acid), an ephedra-like substance called synephrine that is found in certain citrus fruits, and caffeine. The combination reportedly increases energy while boosting metabolism, yet there are no studies to prove the claims.

Hope this helps.

Rick the pharmacist

Answer 2

No. Quite the opposite. Cafffeine is a known appitite supressant. Most over-the-counter diet products are loaded with caffeine. In addition, caffeine is a diuretic, which means that is causes the individual to urinate a great deal, further reducing weight.

But be careful. Too much caffeine can cause high blood pressure in many individuals; and in still others, it can cause heart palpitations.

But as to wieght gain -- no way -- it helps people lose weight.

Answer 3

Caffeine's effect on the body sometimes triggers factors that are associated with weight gain. For instance, caffeine intake induces stress and the production of cortisol. Cortisol is a stress hormone and numerous studies show that stress and increased cortisol in the human body lead to the deposition of excess fat in the abdomen. In addition, some people respond to stress by eating to allay their concerns and to calm themselves. As a result, the stress caused by caffeine can lead to increased eating which only leads to weight gain and not weight loss. In addition, while caffeine is added to weight loss supplements as an appetite suppressant, it does so only in the short term.

Answer 4

Caffeine forces the liver to release glycogen into the blood stream. The pancreas responds to the sudden rise in blood sugar by releasing insulin, the hormone which causes excess carbohydrates to be stored as fat. Within the span of an hour or two, the result is a sharp blood sugar drop resulting in a state of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). That’s when you think it’s time for another cup of coffee and the whole cycle starts up again.

achieving a hormonal balance and blood sugar stability allows you to maintain your natural weight and optimal energy level. The breakdown of caffeine causes the pancreas to release too much insulin, thus creating a climate in which excess carbohydrates are stored as fat and are unavailable for use as energy by your brain. Although caffeine is a metabolic stimulant, the ultimate effect is to increase your appetite and contribute to weight gain and thus caffeine should be avoided by anyone working to reduce body fat.

Answer 5

caffeine is actually a thermogenic which can increase the amount of calories burnt by the body most people have it with sugar and miilk which not as good for you,large amounts of caffeine can increase heart palpitations and dizziness. also because of th fluids we do not drink as much water as is needed to flush any toxins out.

Answer 6

Caffeine does not reason weight income. that's a stimulant and to that end suppresses the urge for foodstuff. The commenter who stated that his/her weight-help plan plan has caffeine and nicotine in it is nice. it relatively is one thank you to drop some pounds. I drink caffeinated weight-help plan Coke so as that I purely isn't hungry. there are lots of folk who proceed to exist weight-help plan Coke, even with the indisputable fact that it's not the healthiest thank you to drop some pounds. additionally, black espresso has few energy in it. weight-help plan Coke has none. the two way is efficient.

Answer 7

use the freezer to add some extra oomph to summer foods freeze grapes for some bite sized delights or get a popsicle mold and freeze some greek yogurt with berries

Answer 8

Nope

Answer 9

having less than 1 200 calories a day may slow down your metabolism

Answer 10

ride him like a cow girl for 26 minutes straddling requires more calorie burning leg work