BERITA SOLO - City residents are very vulnerable to stress. That might be due to office matters or traffic jams. But researchers in Germany revealed that coffee was able to treat stress symptoms. Is it true?
Everyone has their own way to relieve stress. Some feel that their mind is clearer after listening to music, going to the park, or just drinking coffee. Yes, some people think of coffee as a potent beverage for dealing with stress. However, there is also a mention that drinking coffee when stressed can actually worsen the situation. Which one is true?
Can you drink coffee when stressed?
After staying up late, the majority of people will be ready for a cup of coffee in the morning. He said, drinking coffee can increase concentration, alertness, and focus at work. However, will the effect be the same if you drink coffee when stressed?
If you regularly drink coffee during stress, hoping that your mood will improve afterwards, then you are wrong. That is, this habit can actually make you even more stressed.
When you experience a lot of pressure or stress, the body produces the hormone cortisol, aka stress hormone. Make no mistake, this cortisol hormone actually functions as a regulator of blood sugar so that sugar can be processed into an energy source. That way, your body becomes more powerful and focused while working.
But the effect of drinking coffee when stressed is only temporary. Christopher N. Ochner, PhD, an assistant lecturer at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, revealed that every stimulant has side effects of anxiety. Likewise caffeine.
The more you feel anxious, this can cause you to have trouble sleeping. Instead of calming, lack of sleep just makes you more stressful.
This was also approved by Roberta Lee, MD, a chair of the department of Integrative Medicine at Mount Sinai Beth Israel.
According to him, the effect of caffeine on coffee actually makes people more nervous. That is, drinking coffee when stressed will only make you more uncomfortable and exhausted.
Tips for safe drinking coffee when under stress
Actually, you can just drink coffee when stressed. It's just that, pay attention to the dosage and make sure not to overdo it.
For those of you who are accustomed to drinking coffee when stressed, follow the following safe tips.
Don't drink too much coffee. Limit drinking coffee in a day, which is a maximum of 4 cups every day. If you experience headaches or muscle aches, reduce the portion again.
Avoid drinking coffee at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. This is so that the effect of coffee does not interfere with your hours of sleep at night. Enough rest. Make sure you get enough sleep at least 7-8 hours a day to avoid stress. (Riyanti)
