Coffee and Mental Health - SALA Caffe Co

Coffee and Mental Health

Because of my background, a number of people have recently asked about coffee and mental health.

Great questions; Can I have it? Will it benefit or hinder? How much can I have?

The best way to approach this conversation is to first recognise caffeine is a stimulant! Pure and simple. Secondly, people will react differently to caffeine, lets loosely refer to this as tolerance.

Published research  tells us that moderate intake (say less than 6 cups a day) has been associated with LESS depressive symptom's, fewer cognitive failures and a lower risk of suicide.

Research has also shown caffeine to exacerbate anxiety disorders - but not in small amounts.

Research aside, if you are an over anxious person talk to your doctor; otherwise enjoy in moderation and realise that a cup of coffee probably has more health benefits than you know.

 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20164571/

 

https://www.doctorpedia.com/channels/how-caffeine-may-be-affecting-your-mental-health/#:~:text=Caffeine%20has%20also%20been%20shown,a%20safe%20amount%20for%20you.

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