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- 1 3 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Your Caffeine Intake
- 2 Caffeine isn’t limited to your coffee, but can be found in some chocolates and energy drinks too. So, it can go into your body through various foods or drinks. If you are a caffeine addict, excessive caffeine consumption can be quite harmful, especially for menstruating women, says Lakshmi. Here’s how it will affect your health:
3 Reasons Why You Should Reduce Your Caffeine Intake
Caffeine isn’t limited to your coffee, but can be found in some chocolates and energy drinks too. So, it can go into your body through various foods or drinks. If you are a caffeine addict, excessive caffeine consumption can be quite harmful, especially for menstruating women, says Lakshmi. Here’s how it will affect your health:
1. Sleep
You should limit your intake of caffeinated beverages throughout your menstrual cycle to prevent sleep disturbances and energy level changes.
2. Mood
Limiting the intake of caffeinated drinks during menstruation is also advised because they can cause anxiety, jitters, tension and stress on the adrenal glands, says the expert.
3. Dehydration
Large coffee consumption may increase urination during menstruation. This in turn leads to a loss of vital physiological fluids. Instead of a caffeinated beverage, drink lots of water to keep the body hydrated and lessen your chance of getting bad period symptoms.
