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Calculated Shard: 94 (from laksa023)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa094.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/drinking-too-much-coffee/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/drinking-too-much-coffee/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/drinking-too-much-coffee\/","crawl_time":1775531727,"first_indexed_time":1567916024,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thehealthy!www,\/nutrition\/drinking-too-much-coffee\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3769767774695690894","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Coffee | The Healthy","meta_descriptions":["What too much coffee does to your body, and how a coffee addiction can hurt your health."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Rawpixel.com\/shutterstock\nRawpixel.com\/shutterstock\nThe side effects of too much caffeine can be subtle. Here’s how your coffee addiction may be hurting your health.\nRussell Johnson\/shutterstock\nYou feel anxious\nRuminating\nabout an upcoming event or deadline can fuel your desire to grab a comforting mug of java. Yet, the National Institute of Mental Health recommends that people who suffer from anxiety\navoid caffeine\n. Why? Too much coffee can actually worsen the effects of anxiety, either by robbing you of proper sleep or triggering your flight or fight response. In a 1990 study published in\nPsychosomatic Medicine\n, \n25 men were given a moderate dose of caffeine or a placebo before a stressful task. The men, who were all regular coffee drinkers, had higher blood pressure, stress hormones, and about double the reported stress level with the caffeine compared with the placebo. Find out if\ndrinking black coffee\nis good for you.\ng-stockstudio\/shutterstock\nYour stomach hurts\nYou may associate stomach pains with spoiled food or PMS cramps. You should add your morning brew to that list as well. In 2017, European scientists found that certain compounds in coffee stimulate the secretion of\nstomach acid\nby your stomach cells. Taking an over-counter medication like Tums can neutralize the acid short-term, but if you suspect coffee is making your stomach hurt, think about changing your coffee consumption habits. These 7 things happen to your body when you\ndrink coffee every day\n.\nigorstevanovic\/shutterstock\nYour heart is racing\nThe feeling that your heart is beating too fast can be frightening. It may feel like your heart is trying to escape from your ribcage. These\nheart palpitations\ncan be caused by the consumption of too much coffee and caffeine, nicotine, and even alcohol. In some cases, a racing heart can lead to\ndizziness\nand even fainting spells. According to a 2017 study in the journal\nFrontiers in Psychiatry\n, 94 percent of doctors recommend patients experiencing the fluttering heart beats stop consuming caffeine. Find out\nhow much caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee\n.\nandriano.cz\/shutterstock\nYou have diarrhea\nMost people know that\ncoffee can help keep you regular\n, thanks to its laxative properties. Drink more than two or three cups a day, though, and you might get\ndiarrhea\n, according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders. If you find your bathroom issues become unmanageable, the IFFGD recommends gradual withdrawal from caffeine. (\nDoes coffee dehydrate you\n? Find out.)\nLopolo\/shutterstock\nYou can’t sleep\nInsomnia can be a telltale sign of\ntoo much coffee\n. Even if you swear coffee doesn’t have any effect on you, this tasty drink can still wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Coffee’s half-life is \n5 hours\n, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That means it can take several more hours for the stimulant to completely leave your system. This can increase the number of times you wake up during the night, and decrease overall time asleep. To solve this problem, try to drink that last cup of coffee no later than noon.\nl i g h t p o e t\/shutterstock\nYou’ve got the jitters\nCoffee makes you feel more alert, but sometimes that feeling turns into too much of a good thing. This is where the jitters come in. Caffeine speeds up your\ncentral nervous system\n, causing you to feel jumpy. Skip that fourth cup and stop the shakes. Check out these\nmyths about how coffee can affect your health\n.\nF8 studio\nYou get headaches\nA moderate amount of\ncaffeine helps relieve a headache\n, by helping pain-relief medications work better, according to a study in\nThe Journal of Headache and Pain\n. That’s why you’ll find caffeine as an ingredient in many over-the-counter headache drugs. However, if you drink too much coffee for a sustained amount of time (getting a daily excess of 500 mg of caffeine, or the equivalent of five cups of coffee) and you can go through\ncaffeine withdrawal\n. The symptoms include headaches and fatigue, found Johns Hopkins researchers. Slowly decrease your caffeine intake—and look at all the possible sources in your diet, including coffee, headache drugs, tea, soda, and energy drinks. Next, don’t miss the\n10 problems that all coffee lovers understand\n.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/drinking-too-much-coffee\/#content)\n\n![]()\n\nMENU\n\n[![The Healthy Logo](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/thehealthy-logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/)\n\n[![A Reader's Digest brand](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/a-readersdigest-brand-desktop.svg)](https:\/\/www.rd.com\/)\n\n- [Exercise](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/exercise\/)\n- [Nutrition](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/)\n- [Mental Health](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/mental-health\/)\n- [Self-Care](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/mental-health\/self-care\/)\n- [Book Offer](https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Foods-That-Harm-Heal-Disease\/dp\/1621453820\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SMLSEN0MR73K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YUbF7_qM7C8j7OAx2MdtqMy-BGFII056LXrh20jVBYzMgyR_HO7W0go3Mh8Ajl6th64Sb10ZsqSKP3FD7vUfgxGwrWrU3kqwai7gbcpVcyvzvbFfESwM88_LBoXYdZQbNxjqFf1BGADh-tjHgY9onesbhriWNdc4EP-VunBiZefbwfYav9v_R5QFbmJI3-QlMvw-KkUdJMswWvVwPLbCFgQSkMS-GNcqdpKUTuzuqy0.RFMkNfktpjGOxRApbq4WPDBpOMTaP8q71BxW_fxHdI8&dib_tag=se&keywords=foods+that+harm&qid=1719524611&sprefix=foods+that+harm%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1)\n\n[![7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Every Day](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/GettyImages-903694512.jpg?resize=72,72) 7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Every Day](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/food\/drink-coffee-every-day\/)\n\n[![10 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Quit Coffee](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/04-quit-drinking-coffee-e1610651735841.jpg?resize=72,72) 10 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Quit Coffee](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/quitting-coffee\/)\n\n[![9 Sneaky Signs You Might Be Drinking Too Many Calories](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/01-smoothie-sneaky-drink-calories-AzmanL.jpg?resize=72,72) 9 Sneaky Signs You Might Be Drinking Too Many Calories](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/weight-loss\/drink-calories\/)\n\n[![11 Potential Signs You're Drinking Too Much Water, from Doctors](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GettyImages-1329194213.jpg?resize=72,72) 11 Potential Signs You're Drinking Too Much Water, from Doctors](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/hydration\/drinking-too-much-water\/)\n\n[![9 Clear Signs You’re Eating Too Much Sugar](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/01-too-much-sugar-opener.jpg?resize=72,72) 9 Clear Signs You’re Eating Too Much Sugar](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/weight-loss\/too-much-sugar\/)\n\n[![6 Subtle Signs You’re Eating Way Too Many Carbs](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/01_Slug_Eating_too_many_carbs_492696278_Squaredpixels_FT.jpg?resize=72,72) 6 Subtle Signs You’re Eating Way Too Many Carbs](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/weight-loss\/too-many-carbs\/)\n\n[![Why Does Coffee Make Me Sleepy?](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GettyImages-894946282-e1615481735276.jpg?resize=72,72) Why Does Coffee Make Me Sleepy?](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/why-does-coffee-make-me-sleepy\/)\n\n[![8 Problems All Coffee Lovers Understand—and How to Fix Them](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/GettyImages-153328331.jpg?resize=72,72) 8 Problems All Coffee Lovers Understand—and How to Fix Them](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/coffee-lovers-problems-fixes\/)\n\n[![Does Coffee Dehydrate You? 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Here’s how your coffee addiction may be hurting your health.\n\n![hands clasped together](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/01-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nRussell Johnson\/shutterstock\n## You feel anxious\n[Ruminating](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/mental-health\/anxiety\/rumination-anxiety-depression\/) about an upcoming event or deadline can fuel your desire to grab a comforting mug of java. Yet, the National Institute of Mental Health recommends that people who suffer from anxiety [avoid caffeine](https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/anxiety-disorders\/index.shtml). Why? Too much coffee can actually worsen the effects of anxiety, either by robbing you of proper sleep or triggering your flight or fight response. In a 1990 study published in *[Psychosomatic Medicine](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/2195579),* 25 men were given a moderate dose of caffeine or a placebo before a stressful task. The men, who were all regular coffee drinkers, had higher blood pressure, stress hormones, and about double the reported stress level with the caffeine compared with the placebo. Find out if [drinking black coffee](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/is-black-coffee-good-for-you\/) is good for you.\n\n![The Healthy Logo](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/thehealthy-logo.svg)\n\nⓘ\n\n[back to content](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/drinking-too-much-coffee\/)\n\n![man clutching stomach lying on couch](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/02-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\ng-stockstudio\/shutterstock\n## Your stomach hurts\nYou may associate stomach pains with spoiled food or PMS cramps. You should add your morning brew to that list as well. In 2017, European scientists found that certain compounds in coffee stimulate the secretion of [stomach acid](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5544304\/) by your stomach cells. Taking an over-counter medication like Tums can neutralize the acid short-term, but if you suspect coffee is making your stomach hurt, think about changing your coffee consumption habits. These 7 things happen to your body when you [drink coffee every day](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/food\/drink-coffee-every-day\/).\n\n![man with hand on chest](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/03-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nigorstevanovic\/shutterstock\n## Your heart is racing\nThe feeling that your heart is beating too fast can be frightening. It may feel like your heart is trying to escape from your ribcage. These [heart palpitations](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5445139\/) can be caused by the consumption of too much coffee and caffeine, nicotine, and even alcohol. In some cases, a racing heart can lead to [dizziness](https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health-topics\/heart-palpitations) and even fainting spells. According to a 2017 study in the journal *Frontiers in Psychiatry*, 94 percent of doctors recommend patients experiencing the fluttering heart beats stop consuming caffeine. Find out [how much caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/how-much-caffeine-is-in-death-wish-coffee\/).\n\n![person sitting on toilet](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/04-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nandriano.cz\/shutterstock\n## You have diarrhea\nMost people know that [coffee can help keep you regular](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1378422\/), thanks to its laxative properties. Drink more than two or three cups a day, though, and you might get [diarrhea](https:\/\/www.iffgd.org\/lower-gi-disorders\/diarrhea\/common-causes.html), according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders. If you find your bathroom issues become unmanageable, the IFFGD recommends gradual withdrawal from caffeine. ([Does coffee dehydrate you](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/hydration\/does-coffee-dehydrate-you\/)? Find out.)\n\n![man under bed covers looking at phone](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/05-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nLopolo\/shutterstock\n## You can’t sleep\nInsomnia can be a telltale sign of [too much coffee](https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/good-nights-sleep). Even if you swear coffee doesn’t have any effect on you, this tasty drink can still wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Coffee’s half-life is [5 hours](http:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/news\/2013\/08\/01\/sleep-and-caffeine), according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That means it can take several more hours for the stimulant to completely leave your system. This can increase the number of times you wake up during the night, and decrease overall time asleep. To solve this problem, try to drink that last cup of coffee no later than noon.\n\n![woman head in hands](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/06-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nl i g h t p o e t\/shutterstock\n## You’ve got the jitters\nCoffee makes you feel more alert, but sometimes that feeling turns into too much of a good thing. This is where the jitters come in. Caffeine speeds up your [central nervous system](https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2017.00080\/full), causing you to feel jumpy. Skip that fourth cup and stop the shakes. Check out these [myths about how coffee can affect your health](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/food\/coffee-myths\/).\n\n![man in glasses at computer](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/07-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nF8 studio\n## You get headaches\nA moderate amount of [caffeine helps relieve a headache](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5655397\/), by helping pain-relief medications work better, according to a study in *The Journal of Headache and Pain*. That’s why you’ll find caffeine as an ingredient in many over-the-counter headache drugs. However, if you drink too much coffee for a sustained amount of time (getting a daily excess of 500 mg of caffeine, or the equivalent of five cups of coffee) and you can go through [caffeine withdrawal](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3777290\/). The symptoms include headaches and fatigue, found Johns Hopkins researchers. Slowly decrease your caffeine intake—and look at all the possible sources in your diet, including coffee, headache drugs, tea, soda, and energy drinks. Next, don’t miss the [10 problems that all coffee lovers understand](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/coffee-lovers-problems-fixes\/).\n\nSources\n\n- [American Academy of Sleep Medicine.](http:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/news\/2013\/08\/01\/sleep-and-caffeine) “Sleep and Caffeine.”\n- [Frontiers in Psychiatry.](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5445139\/) “The Safety of Ingested Caffeine: A Comprehensive Review.”\n- [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.](https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health-topics\/heart-palpitations) “Heart Palpitations.”\n- [Gut.](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1378422\/) “Effect of Coffee on Distal Colon Function.”\n- [International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders.](https:\/\/www.iffgd.org\/lower-gi-disorders\/diarrhea\/common-causes.html) “Common Causes of Chronic Diarrhea.”\n- [Journal of Caffeine Research.](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3777290\/) “Caffeine Use Disorder: A Comprehensive Review and Research Agenda.”\n- [The Journal of Headache and Pain.](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5655397\/) “Caffeine in the Management of Patients with Headache.”\n- [National Institute of Mental Health.](https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/anxiety-disorders\/index.shtml) “Anxiety Disorders.”\n- [National Institute on Aging.](https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/good-nights-sleep) “A Good Night’s Sleep.”\n- [Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5544304\/). “Caffeine Induces Gastric Acid Secretion Via Bitter Taste Signaling in Gastric Parietal Cells.”\n- [Psychomatic Medicine.](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/2195579) “Caffeine Effects on Cardiovascular and Neuroendocrine Responses to Acute Psychosocial Stress and Their Relationship to Level of Habitual Caffeine Consumption.”\n\n[![Reader's 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[Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/thehealthy)\n  - [Feedly](https:\/\/feedly.com\/i\/subscription\/feed%2Fhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehealthy.com%2Ffeed%2F)","attrs_readable_markdown":"![7 Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Coffee](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee-FT.jpg)\n\nRawpixel.com\/shutterstock\n\n![7 Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Coffee](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee-FT.jpg)\n\nRawpixel.com\/shutterstock\n\nThe side effects of too much caffeine can be subtle. Here’s how your coffee addiction may be hurting your health.\n\n![hands clasped together](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/01-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nRussell Johnson\/shutterstock\n## You feel anxious\n[Ruminating](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/mental-health\/anxiety\/rumination-anxiety-depression\/) about an upcoming event or deadline can fuel your desire to grab a comforting mug of java. Yet, the National Institute of Mental Health recommends that people who suffer from anxiety [avoid caffeine](https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/anxiety-disorders\/index.shtml). Why? Too much coffee can actually worsen the effects of anxiety, either by robbing you of proper sleep or triggering your flight or fight response. In a 1990 study published in *[Psychosomatic Medicine](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/2195579),* 25 men were given a moderate dose of caffeine or a placebo before a stressful task. The men, who were all regular coffee drinkers, had higher blood pressure, stress hormones, and about double the reported stress level with the caffeine compared with the placebo. Find out if [drinking black coffee](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/is-black-coffee-good-for-you\/) is good for you.\n\n![man clutching stomach lying on couch](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/02-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\ng-stockstudio\/shutterstock\n## Your stomach hurts\nYou may associate stomach pains with spoiled food or PMS cramps. You should add your morning brew to that list as well. In 2017, European scientists found that certain compounds in coffee stimulate the secretion of [stomach acid](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5544304\/) by your stomach cells. Taking an over-counter medication like Tums can neutralize the acid short-term, but if you suspect coffee is making your stomach hurt, think about changing your coffee consumption habits. These 7 things happen to your body when you [drink coffee every day](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/food\/drink-coffee-every-day\/).\n\n![man with hand on chest](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/03-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nigorstevanovic\/shutterstock\n## Your heart is racing\nThe feeling that your heart is beating too fast can be frightening. It may feel like your heart is trying to escape from your ribcage. These [heart palpitations](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5445139\/) can be caused by the consumption of too much coffee and caffeine, nicotine, and even alcohol. In some cases, a racing heart can lead to [dizziness](https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health-topics\/heart-palpitations) and even fainting spells. According to a 2017 study in the journal *Frontiers in Psychiatry*, 94 percent of doctors recommend patients experiencing the fluttering heart beats stop consuming caffeine. Find out [how much caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/how-much-caffeine-is-in-death-wish-coffee\/).\n\n![person sitting on toilet](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/04-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nandriano.cz\/shutterstock\n## You have diarrhea\nMost people know that [coffee can help keep you regular](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1378422\/), thanks to its laxative properties. Drink more than two or three cups a day, though, and you might get [diarrhea](https:\/\/www.iffgd.org\/lower-gi-disorders\/diarrhea\/common-causes.html), according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders. If you find your bathroom issues become unmanageable, the IFFGD recommends gradual withdrawal from caffeine. ([Does coffee dehydrate you](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/hydration\/does-coffee-dehydrate-you\/)? Find out.)\n\n![man under bed covers looking at phone](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/05-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nLopolo\/shutterstock\n## You can’t sleep\nInsomnia can be a telltale sign of [too much coffee](https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/good-nights-sleep). Even if you swear coffee doesn’t have any effect on you, this tasty drink can still wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Coffee’s half-life is [5 hours](http:\/\/sleepeducation.org\/news\/2013\/08\/01\/sleep-and-caffeine), according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That means it can take several more hours for the stimulant to completely leave your system. This can increase the number of times you wake up during the night, and decrease overall time asleep. To solve this problem, try to drink that last cup of coffee no later than noon.\n\n![woman head in hands](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/06-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nl i g h t p o e t\/shutterstock\n## You’ve got the jitters\nCoffee makes you feel more alert, but sometimes that feeling turns into too much of a good thing. This is where the jitters come in. Caffeine speeds up your [central nervous system](https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2017.00080\/full), causing you to feel jumpy. Skip that fourth cup and stop the shakes. Check out these [myths about how coffee can affect your health](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/food\/coffee-myths\/).\n\n![man in glasses at computer](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/07-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467)\n\nF8 studio\n## You get headaches\nA moderate amount of [caffeine helps relieve a headache](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5655397\/), by helping pain-relief medications work better, according to a study in *The Journal of Headache and Pain*. That’s why you’ll find caffeine as an ingredient in many over-the-counter headache drugs. However, if you drink too much coffee for a sustained amount of time (getting a daily excess of 500 mg of caffeine, or the equivalent of five cups of coffee) and you can go through [caffeine withdrawal](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3777290\/). The symptoms include headaches and fatigue, found Johns Hopkins researchers. Slowly decrease your caffeine intake—and look at all the possible sources in your diet, including coffee, headache drugs, tea, soda, and energy drinks. Next, don’t miss the [10 problems that all coffee lovers understand](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/nutrition\/coffee-lovers-problems-fixes\/).\n\n[![Reader's Digest](https:\/\/www.thehealthy.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/pup-first-published-taxonomy\/images\/rd-com.gif)](https:\/\/www.rd.com\/)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Rawpixel.com/shutterstock Rawpixel.com/shutterstock The side effects of too much caffeine can be subtle. Here’s how your coffee addiction may be hurting your health. Russell Johnson/shutterstock You feel anxious Ruminating about an upcoming event or deadline can fuel your desire to grab a comforting mug of java. Yet, the National Institute of Mental Health recommends that people who suffer from anxiety avoid caffeine . Why? Too much coffee can actually worsen the effects of anxiety, either by robbing you of proper sleep or triggering your flight or fight response. In a 1990 study published in Psychosomatic Medicine , 25 men were given a moderate dose of caffeine or a placebo before a stressful task. The men, who were all regular coffee drinkers, had higher blood pressure, stress hormones, and about double the reported stress level with the caffeine compared with the placebo. Find out if drinking black coffee is good for you. g-stockstudio/shutterstock Your stomach hurts You may associate stomach pains with spoiled food or PMS cramps. You should add your morning brew to that list as well. In 2017, European scientists found that certain compounds in coffee stimulate the secretion of stomach acid by your stomach cells. Taking an over-counter medication like Tums can neutralize the acid short-term, but if you suspect coffee is making your stomach hurt, think about changing your coffee consumption habits. These 7 things happen to your body when you drink coffee every day . igorstevanovic/shutterstock Your heart is racing The feeling that your heart is beating too fast can be frightening. It may feel like your heart is trying to escape from your ribcage. These heart palpitations can be caused by the consumption of too much coffee and caffeine, nicotine, and even alcohol. In some cases, a racing heart can lead to dizziness and even fainting spells. According to a 2017 study in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry , 94 percent of doctors recommend patients experiencing the fluttering heart beats stop consuming caffeine. Find out how much caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee . andriano.cz/shutterstock You have diarrhea Most people know that coffee can help keep you regular , thanks to its laxative properties. Drink more than two or three cups a day, though, and you might get diarrhea , according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders. If you find your bathroom issues become unmanageable, the IFFGD recommends gradual withdrawal from caffeine. ( Does coffee dehydrate you ? Find out.) Lopolo/shutterstock You can’t sleep Insomnia can be a telltale sign of too much coffee . Even if you swear coffee doesn’t have any effect on you, this tasty drink can still wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Coffee’s half-life is 5 hours , according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That means it can take several more hours for the stimulant to completely leave your system. This can increase the number of times you wake up during the night, and decrease overall time asleep. To solve this problem, try to drink that last cup of coffee no later than noon. l i g h t p o e t/shutterstock You’ve got the jitters Coffee makes you feel more alert, but sometimes that feeling turns into too much of a good thing. This is where the jitters come in. Caffeine speeds up your central nervous system , causing you to feel jumpy. Skip that fourth cup and stop the shakes. Check out these myths about how coffee can affect your health . F8 studio You get headaches A moderate amount of caffeine helps relieve a headache , by helping pain-relief medications work better, according to a study in The Journal of Headache and Pain . That’s why you’ll find caffeine as an ingredient in many over-the-counter headache drugs. However, if you drink too much coffee for a sustained amount of time (getting a daily excess of 500 mg of caffeine, or the equivalent of five cups of coffee) and you can go through caffeine withdrawal . The symptoms include headaches and fatigue, found Johns Hopkins researchers. Slowly decrease your caffeine intake—and look at all the possible sources in your diet, including coffee, headache drugs, tea, soda, and energy drinks. Next, don’t miss the 10 problems that all coffee lovers understand .
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The side effects of too much caffeine can be subtle. Here’s how your coffee addiction may be hurting your health. ![hands clasped together](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/01-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) Russell Johnson/shutterstock ## You feel anxious [Ruminating](https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/anxiety/rumination-anxiety-depression/) about an upcoming event or deadline can fuel your desire to grab a comforting mug of java. Yet, the National Institute of Mental Health recommends that people who suffer from anxiety [avoid caffeine](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml). Why? Too much coffee can actually worsen the effects of anxiety, either by robbing you of proper sleep or triggering your flight or fight response. In a 1990 study published in [Psychosomatic Medicine](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2195579), 25 men were given a moderate dose of caffeine or a placebo before a stressful task. The men, who were all regular coffee drinkers, had higher blood pressure, stress hormones, and about double the reported stress level with the caffeine compared with the placebo. Find out if [drinking black coffee](https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/is-black-coffee-good-for-you/) is good for you. ![The Healthy Logo](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/thehealthy-logo.svg) ⓘ [back to content](https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/drinking-too-much-coffee/) ![man clutching stomach lying on couch](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/02-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) g-stockstudio/shutterstock ## Your stomach hurts You may associate stomach pains with spoiled food or PMS cramps. You should add your morning brew to that list as well. In 2017, European scientists found that certain compounds in coffee stimulate the secretion of [stomach acid](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5544304/) by your stomach cells. Taking an over-counter medication like Tums can neutralize the acid short-term, but if you suspect coffee is making your stomach hurt, think about changing your coffee consumption habits. These 7 things happen to your body when you [drink coffee every day](https://www.thehealthy.com/food/drink-coffee-every-day/). ![man with hand on chest](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/03-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) igorstevanovic/shutterstock ## Your heart is racing The feeling that your heart is beating too fast can be frightening. It may feel like your heart is trying to escape from your ribcage. These [heart palpitations](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5445139/) can be caused by the consumption of too much coffee and caffeine, nicotine, and even alcohol. In some cases, a racing heart can lead to [dizziness](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-palpitations) and even fainting spells. According to a 2017 study in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, 94 percent of doctors recommend patients experiencing the fluttering heart beats stop consuming caffeine. Find out [how much caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee](https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/how-much-caffeine-is-in-death-wish-coffee/). ![person sitting on toilet](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/04-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) andriano.cz/shutterstock ## You have diarrhea Most people know that [coffee can help keep you regular](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1378422/), thanks to its laxative properties. Drink more than two or three cups a day, though, and you might get [diarrhea](https://www.iffgd.org/lower-gi-disorders/diarrhea/common-causes.html), according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders. If you find your bathroom issues become unmanageable, the IFFGD recommends gradual withdrawal from caffeine. ([Does coffee dehydrate you](https://www.thehealthy.com/hydration/does-coffee-dehydrate-you/)? Find out.) ![man under bed covers looking at phone](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/05-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) Lopolo/shutterstock ## You can’t sleep Insomnia can be a telltale sign of [too much coffee](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep). Even if you swear coffee doesn’t have any effect on you, this tasty drink can still wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Coffee’s half-life is [5 hours](http://sleepeducation.org/news/2013/08/01/sleep-and-caffeine), according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That means it can take several more hours for the stimulant to completely leave your system. This can increase the number of times you wake up during the night, and decrease overall time asleep. To solve this problem, try to drink that last cup of coffee no later than noon. ![woman head in hands](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/06-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) l i g h t p o e t/shutterstock ## You’ve got the jitters Coffee makes you feel more alert, but sometimes that feeling turns into too much of a good thing. This is where the jitters come in. Caffeine speeds up your [central nervous system](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2017.00080/full), causing you to feel jumpy. Skip that fourth cup and stop the shakes. Check out these [myths about how coffee can affect your health](https://www.thehealthy.com/food/coffee-myths/). ![man in glasses at computer](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/07-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) F8 studio ## You get headaches A moderate amount of [caffeine helps relieve a headache](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5655397/), by helping pain-relief medications work better, according to a study in The Journal of Headache and Pain. That’s why you’ll find caffeine as an ingredient in many over-the-counter headache drugs. However, if you drink too much coffee for a sustained amount of time (getting a daily excess of 500 mg of caffeine, or the equivalent of five cups of coffee) and you can go through [caffeine withdrawal](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3777290/). The symptoms include headaches and fatigue, found Johns Hopkins researchers. Slowly decrease your caffeine intake—and look at all the possible sources in your diet, including coffee, headache drugs, tea, soda, and energy drinks. Next, don’t miss the [10 problems that all coffee lovers understand](https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/coffee-lovers-problems-fixes/). 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[National Institute of Mental Health.](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml) “Anxiety Disorders.” - [National Institute on Aging.](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep) “A Good Night’s Sleep.” - [Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5544304/). “Caffeine Induces Gastric Acid Secretion Via Bitter Taste Signaling in Gastric Parietal Cells.” - [Psychomatic Medicine.](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2195579) “Caffeine Effects on Cardiovascular and Neuroendocrine Responses to Acute Psychosocial Stress and Their Relationship to Level of Habitual Caffeine Consumption.” [![Reader's Digest](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-first-published-taxonomy/images/rd-com.gif)](https://www.rd.com/) Originally Published in [Reader's Digest](https://www.rd.com/) [![The Healthy Logo](data:image/svg+xml;base64,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)](https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/drinking-too-much-coffee/%20https://www.thehealthy.com/%20) - 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Readable Markdown	![7 Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Coffee](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/7-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee-FT.jpg) Rawpixel.com/shutterstock ![7 Signs You’re Drinking Too Much Coffee](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/7-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee-FT.jpg) Rawpixel.com/shutterstock The side effects of too much caffeine can be subtle. Here’s how your coffee addiction may be hurting your health. ![hands clasped together](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/01-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) Russell Johnson/shutterstock ## You feel anxious [Ruminating](https://www.thehealthy.com/mental-health/anxiety/rumination-anxiety-depression/) about an upcoming event or deadline can fuel your desire to grab a comforting mug of java. Yet, the National Institute of Mental Health recommends that people who suffer from anxiety [avoid caffeine](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml). Why? Too much coffee can actually worsen the effects of anxiety, either by robbing you of proper sleep or triggering your flight or fight response. In a 1990 study published in [Psychosomatic Medicine](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2195579), 25 men were given a moderate dose of caffeine or a placebo before a stressful task. The men, who were all regular coffee drinkers, had higher blood pressure, stress hormones, and about double the reported stress level with the caffeine compared with the placebo. Find out if [drinking black coffee](https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/is-black-coffee-good-for-you/) is good for you. ![man clutching stomach lying on couch](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/02-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) g-stockstudio/shutterstock ## Your stomach hurts You may associate stomach pains with spoiled food or PMS cramps. You should add your morning brew to that list as well. In 2017, European scientists found that certain compounds in coffee stimulate the secretion of [stomach acid](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5544304/) by your stomach cells. Taking an over-counter medication like Tums can neutralize the acid short-term, but if you suspect coffee is making your stomach hurt, think about changing your coffee consumption habits. These 7 things happen to your body when you [drink coffee every day](https://www.thehealthy.com/food/drink-coffee-every-day/). ![man with hand on chest](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/03-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) igorstevanovic/shutterstock ## Your heart is racing The feeling that your heart is beating too fast can be frightening. It may feel like your heart is trying to escape from your ribcage. These [heart palpitations](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5445139/) can be caused by the consumption of too much coffee and caffeine, nicotine, and even alcohol. In some cases, a racing heart can lead to [dizziness](https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-palpitations) and even fainting spells. According to a 2017 study in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, 94 percent of doctors recommend patients experiencing the fluttering heart beats stop consuming caffeine. Find out [how much caffeine is in Death Wish Coffee](https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/how-much-caffeine-is-in-death-wish-coffee/). ![person sitting on toilet](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/04-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) andriano.cz/shutterstock ## You have diarrhea Most people know that [coffee can help keep you regular](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1378422/), thanks to its laxative properties. Drink more than two or three cups a day, though, and you might get [diarrhea](https://www.iffgd.org/lower-gi-disorders/diarrhea/common-causes.html), according to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders. If you find your bathroom issues become unmanageable, the IFFGD recommends gradual withdrawal from caffeine. ([Does coffee dehydrate you](https://www.thehealthy.com/hydration/does-coffee-dehydrate-you/)? Find out.) ![man under bed covers looking at phone](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/05-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) Lopolo/shutterstock ## You can’t sleep Insomnia can be a telltale sign of [too much coffee](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep). Even if you swear coffee doesn’t have any effect on you, this tasty drink can still wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Coffee’s half-life is [5 hours](http://sleepeducation.org/news/2013/08/01/sleep-and-caffeine), according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. That means it can take several more hours for the stimulant to completely leave your system. This can increase the number of times you wake up during the night, and decrease overall time asleep. To solve this problem, try to drink that last cup of coffee no later than noon. ![woman head in hands](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/06-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) l i g h t p o e t/shutterstock ## You’ve got the jitters Coffee makes you feel more alert, but sometimes that feeling turns into too much of a good thing. This is where the jitters come in. Caffeine speeds up your [central nervous system](https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2017.00080/full), causing you to feel jumpy. Skip that fourth cup and stop the shakes. Check out these [myths about how coffee can affect your health](https://www.thehealthy.com/food/coffee-myths/). ![man in glasses at computer](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/07-Signs-You%E2%80%99re-Drinking-Too-Much-Coffee.jpg?fit=700%2C467) F8 studio ## You get headaches A moderate amount of [caffeine helps relieve a headache](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5655397/), by helping pain-relief medications work better, according to a study in The Journal of Headache and Pain. That’s why you’ll find caffeine as an ingredient in many over-the-counter headache drugs. However, if you drink too much coffee for a sustained amount of time (getting a daily excess of 500 mg of caffeine, or the equivalent of five cups of coffee) and you can go through [caffeine withdrawal](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3777290/). The symptoms include headaches and fatigue, found Johns Hopkins researchers. Slowly decrease your caffeine intake—and look at all the possible sources in your diet, including coffee, headache drugs, tea, soda, and energy drinks. Next, don’t miss the [10 problems that all coffee lovers understand](https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/coffee-lovers-problems-fixes/). [![Reader's Digest](https://www.thehealthy.com/wp-content/plugins/pup-first-published-taxonomy/images/rd-com.gif)](https://www.rd.com/)
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