Does Coffee Cause Varicose Veins?
I can hear most of you, you say, I can't wake up without drinking coffee, I can't imagine life without coffee, I can't concentrate on anything without drinking coffee.
Caffeine is a natural stimulant consumed by billions of people. Used in moderate doses it will keep you alert, alert and focused. However, when appropriate doses are exceeded, side effects and undesirable effects occur as in everything. Among these, there are also effects on our vein health.
As you all know, certain types of food and drink have undesirable effects on our health. The most important of these is blood pressure.
Caffeine can be found in various forms; It is mostly found in coffee, tea, carbonated drinks and energy drinks. It is also found in certain amounts in chocolate and similar foods. General information: It is safe for humans to consume up to 400 mg of Caffeine per day, that is, up to 4 glasses.
Caffeine causes increases in blood pressure, this increase also increases the pressure and load on the veins and creates negative effects on the development of varicose veins, although not alone, but together with other risk factors.
And also:
- Sleeping disorders
- Anxiety
- Increase in heart rate
- Stomach ailments
- Headache
- Hypertension
As a result, caffeine, which is used in moderate amounts at appropriate doses, will of course not be effective on the development of varicose veins alone. In the presence of risk factors, especially;
- Genetic predisposition
- Obesity
- Smoking
- Pregnancy
- Long standings
- Long sitting
- Female gender
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
But let's not forget that there is nothing more than a great coffee scent to start the day well and increase our endorphin levels. Everything tastes good.
