AnxietyĬaffeine increases our heart rates and acts as a stimulant, heightening the activity in our brain and nervous system. It is also a laxative, and so for women who encounter these kinds of stomach problems with endometriosis, caffeine may worsen those symptoms, including abdominal cramping and diarrhea. IBS symptomsĬaffeine is acidic and may cause irritation to the stomach lining, causing pain or ulcers or aggravating existing stomach issues.
Research has found that caffeine may increase the production of estrogen and that woman who drink coffee have up to 70 percent higher levels of estrogen. EstrogenĮxcess estrogen has been linked to encouraging the development of endometriosis, and women with endometriosis have been found to have much higher levels of estrogen than those without the disease. This also was demonstrated in a 1998 study. As the areas with endometriosis are already inflamed, adding an inflammatory food that will be digested and eventually will make its way to these cells will often worsen that inflammation and the pain associated with it.Įvidence supports the theory (as does my personal experience) that women report a significant decrease in symptoms after they remove caffeine from their diets. But too much of it, which is the case with endometriosis, causes chronic pain and other problems. Inflammation is good for the body to a certain extent - it’s our bodies’ healing technique. In studies, caffeine has been shown to increase inflammation. Effects of caffeine on endometriosis Inflammation From decaf to tea lattes, healthy and natural alternatives can help us support a life with endometriosis. While everyone is different, coffee is one of my biggest triggers, so I’ve spent the last few years finding alternatives. Caffeine can increase endometriosis pain, aggravate the digestive symptoms many women experience, and can heighten the anxiety that comes with endometriosis.
Yet there are compelling reasons why cutting down on caffeine is recommended for endometriosis. When partying every weekend is no longer an option, coffee hangouts become your new place to be.
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