How to Counter the Negative Effects of Coffee

Coffee has long been touted for its positive health effects on the body, such as its benefits as a weight loss aid and the jolt that it offers to your central nervous system. However, too much coffee can also cause many negative effects, such as frequent urination, upset stomach, shakiness and an inability to sleep or relax. Fortunately, you can try to counteract the negative effects of coffee in your body.

Things You'll Need

• Water
• Lemon slices
• Heavy but neutral food such as starches and carbohydrates

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Instructions

Flush it out

• 1

  Fill a glass with water and drink it. The diuretic effects of coffee can leave you dehydrated from too frequent urination.

• 2

  Add lemon, lime or orange slices to your water. Citric acid can help flush out your system.

• 3

  Try to avoid drinking coffee for a few days, if possible. Choose other beverages that are more hydrating. It may take a few days to completely flush out the coffee in your system, depending upon how much you have imbibed.

Eat

• 4

  Prepare some heavy and neutral foods, such as eggs or a carbohydrate based meal, like a sandwich.

• 5

  Eat slowly and pair your meal with plenty of water.

• 6

  Avoid eating anything acidic, such as tomatoes or fruit juices. Coffee can contribute to upset stomach, acid reflux and even ulcers.