I've recently given up caffeine (second day) and I was wondering what the long term benefits were. So far I've only registered a difficulty getting out of bed in the morning.
It might be interesting to hear about any detrimental results also!
2007-09-11 22:58:08 · 11 answers · asked by tuthutop 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Caffiene depletes your adrenal glands as it puts your body into constant stress/ fight or flight mode. Whilst you may feel initial energy from caffeine, in the long run you will feel depleted and fatiqued. When you are stressed your adrenals secrete high levels of cortisol. High Cortisol levels is linked to increased weight gain around the misdection which is one of the most unhealthy places to gain weight. Caffeine is dehydrating (note: bad skin, breath) it increases cholosterol levels, inhibits the absorbtion of many vitamins and minerals especially b vitamins and iron. Caffeine is a drug. It is very addictive. Congratulations on quiting. It will take a few weeks before you stop wanting to drink it but by then you should be feeling great. Try green tea instead.
2007-09-11 23:22:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would not recommend giving up caffeine quite so abruptly because you're only on your second day and when your body complains - and it will - about the lack of caffeine you'll be tempted to have a coffee or cola to make yourself feel better! I used to drink coffee all day and suffered from awful migraines. I started by replacing 1 mug of coffee with decaffeinated coffee and gradually replacing all mugs with decaf over a period of 2 weeks. The benefits of decaf are; sleeping better, less irritability, smoother, softer skin, improvement in concentration and most importantly for me at any rate. . .no more migraines. Dropping caffeine all at once might work for you but be aware that there is the possibility of problems and buy some decaf if you want to try my method.
2007-09-12 02:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are pros and cons to giving up caffeine-
here are the cons-
caffeine gives you the much needed morning boost
studies show caffeine improves efficiency
coffee stifles your appetite
here are the pros-
it improves your skin
it greatly improves your sleep cycle
no more coffee breath... ick
caffeine works on highs and then lows-
so you have a lot of energy and then your as lack-luster as the morning hours..
coffee leads to carb cravings
all in all-
everything is okay within reason
a cup of coffee once a week wont do any harm- just don't turn it into a daily habit
2007-09-11 23:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by Miriam R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What made you give up caffeine?i think you already know the answer to your question,time is a great healer.
2007-09-11 23:04:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found that the best benefit of me is when I need to stay awake 1 cup of coffee goes a long ways.
2007-09-11 23:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by Normefoo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You'll lose weight! It will be better for skin and hair! It takes time to feel good about it . Remmber you'll first go threw caffine withdrawel! Good luck
2007-09-12 03:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by red head 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lower blood pressure and you can sleep at night.
Mind you if it wasn't for Caffine in the morning my wife would never get out of bed.
2007-09-11 23:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anchor Cranker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
better skin tone, caffeine dehydrates the skin.
2007-09-11 23:02:40 · answer #8 · answered by mamgu....... 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea but I would be lost without my daily dose! Good luck to you anyway.
2007-09-11 23:02:30 · answer #9 · answered by alex s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im guessing you wont be so irritable after a while or on edge. my dad needs coffee and after he drinks it hes so manic and snappy!
well dun
2007-09-11 23:01:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋