Why you shouldn't drink coffee when you're sick

Coffee is a drink that is an integral part of the morning ritual for many people. However, during periods of illness, many doctors recommend stopping its use. Let's look at why this is important.

Coffee has a weak diuretic effect. When you are sick, especially if it is accompanied by fever or vomiting, the body is already suffering from dehydration, and drinking coffee can only worsen this problem.

Coffee stimulates the production of stomach acid, which can cause irritation or worsen symptoms if you have stomach or intestinal problems.

Caffeine may cause increased heart rate or increased blood pressure, which may be undesirable for some infections and other conditions.

Caffeine may cause insomnia or interfere with sleep quality. Restorative sleep is important for rapid recovery, so any factors that interfere with it should be eliminated.

Caffeine may interact with some medications, changing their effectiveness or causing side effects.

Drinking coffee can trigger the production of cortisol, a stress hormone, which can slow down the healing process.

Of course, the body’s reaction to coffee is individual, and it may not harm someone even during illness. However, if you're feeling under the weather, it's best to give your body a chance to rest and recover without the added stress of caffeine.