Comments on: Caffeine Talk

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:23:26 +0000

Hm…those of you who mentioned increased digestive properties are making me think. I started drinking coffee regularly about 2-3 years ago. I drink about 1-2 cups per day, never more.

Also, in the last few years, I have noticed…increased (and rushed, lol) bathroom trips. Especially in the morning (after drinking coffee).

As one who has never had much problem with constipation, I never worried about getting things “flowing” as it were.

So, these last few years have had me wondering just why I’ve been rushing to the bathroom. Maybe I just found the missing link? I could be the coffee!

I’ll have to do some self studies on this!

By: Mike Gruber

Mike Gruber — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:38:49 +0000

I had to give up caffeine years ago, it raises my blood pressure about 20 points for 4 hours, just for a single 8oz. cup. I used to pound down cup after cup, so my BP was always elevated. My pulse rate *slows* about 5bpm as well. I would say 4 hours of raised BP after a single cup indicates I’m a slow metabolizer.

Now I roast and brew my own (got tired of waiting in line at Starbucks). I make decaf espresso, with half and half, maybe twice a week. That’s my cheat.

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By: william

william — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:13:33 +0000

I have abused caffeine for years now. There have been times when I would stop for a month or two and I was able to focus and not feel so anxious. I am caffeine sensitive but am also dependent on it. Can never seem to get it in gear in the morning if I don’t have at least a 44oz cup of coffee. I am planning to stop tomorrow, the caffeine is affecting my work, I feel like some kid with a.d.d. I am unable to confront people because of the anxiety it causes and I can’t sit still without getting bored immediatly.

By: Migraineur

Migraineur — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:12:19 +0000

Kris – I have a similar reaction to alcohol. Sometimes I can handle one or two drinks, but last night I had two glasses of wine and I am *seriously* hung over.

With caffeine – nowadays I drink mostly decaf. But in my past life, I noticed I was less tolerant of caffeine if I also consumed sugar. The combination would throw me into what I now know was reactive hypoglycemia much faster than sugar alone.

Are you drinking non-fat because you actually like it, or because you think fat is bad for you? I am a big believer in the healing power of butterfat!

By: Phillip

Phillip — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:57:56 +0000

Kris – funny how a drink can impact us differently on different days. I have noticed when my aerobic activity is high, caffeine impacts me more. Just a thought…