Does coffee cause ulcers?

As a die-hard coffee lover, I have always been skeptical about the rumors that accuse my beloved beverage of being an ulcer-causing devil in disguise. I mean, it is simply hard to believe that something so magical can cause such harm. So today we are going to debunk this myth once and for all! Are you ready? Grab a cup of joe and let’s get started.

What exactly is an ulcer?

Before we begin with our investigation, let us first understand what ulcers are. In simple words, ulcers are open sores that occur on the digestive tract lining or skin surface. They happen when normal tissue breakdown process either slows down or speeds up causing problems by allowing acids and enzymes into different parts of your body tissues.

Types of ulcers

  • Peptic ulcers
  • Mouth Ulcers
  • Skin Ulcer

Peptic ulcer, which usually occurs in the stomach as gastric ulcer or in small intestines as duodenal ulcer, is the topic most widely connected to coffee consumption.

History Lesson: The Origins Of This Rumor

It turns out; people have been debating whether coffee causes peptic ulcers since ancient times. Some sources trace these discussions back more than fifteen hundred years ago when renowned physicians like Galen accused hot beverages like tea and coffee of creating pustules “similar to those of leprosy.” While modern science has dismissed many misconceptions surrounding the acidity levels present in food items and their effects on bleeding stomach linings (yay for breakthroughs) , it hasn’t stopped some people from claiming otherwise about our dearest drink – this leads us to question its credibility further.

Debunking The Myth About Coffee And Stomach Ulcer:

ULCERS ARE CAUSED BY H.PYLORI INFECTION.
Doctors explain that contrary to popular belief – caffeine, a primary ingredient in coffee, or any other beverage isn’t the direct cause of an ulcer. Rather, a bacteria called Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori), is what leads to the formation of peptic ulcers (watch out for that sneaky bugger.) H. pylori thrives in acidic environments and spreads through eating contaminated foods/drinks which can potentially create problems!

According to a study published by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) “Coffee consumption does not seem to pose additional risk for H.pylori infection.” Furthermore, while caffeine temporarily increases stomach acid levels but this effect is transient lasting only as long until caffeine is removed from your body via liver metabolism.

Looking Closer: Coffee Consumption And Duodenal Ulcer

Peptic ulcers are subdivided into gastric ulcers; those found inside your stomach lining, whereas duodenal ulcers occur in your small intestines! Therefore if you think about it logically when coffee goes down our esophagus – It bypasses our stomach lining entirely!

Furthermore (drumroll please) a 2017 meta-analysis consisting of more than twenty studies analyzed ~800k people & concluded that there’s no consistency between regular coffee intake adults risking development duodenal ulcer developing healthy ones (clears throat, I doubt we needed technology to explain such logic) Nonetheless quite reassuring knowing that it causes no harm on something as detrimental as an ulcer right?

So Have Another Cuppa:

The happiest news ever cue drama—that second cup of joe won’t kill ya- at least not with Duodenal Ulcer causing agents!!!

And If All Else Fails:

While most chains have their signature house beans’ acidity altered for milder temperaments – still experiencing discomfort then fear not you coffeeheads as researchers have pointed out restricting your caffeine intake could reduce the symptoms of a present ulcer. What’s more, opting for decaf isn’t saddening anymore given technology has improved over time ensuring most brands deliver comparable taste without sacrificed flavor (Can Get That Second cup after all-not that we’re counting)

Conclusion:

There we have it folks! Despite looking for an ominous association between ulcers and drinking coffee – The existence still remains a myth!!! In short- indulging in America’s favorite caffeinated beverage will not increase one’s risk factor of developing ulcers-unless if by excitement when ordering or spilling on yourself… neither can it give someone such infectious bacteria like H. Pylori!

So, let us enjoy our steaming cups of joe with the knowledge that yes, while unlucky enough to catch H. pylori from foods or drinks might cause stomach ailments-pouring warm liquid from morning until evening does NOT contribute to this potentiality thanks to glorious research.

Goodbye hurtful myths – HELLO COFFEE COMA 🥳

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