5 coffee myths debunked! Learn the truth here!

Coffee is one of those things people can’t seem to live without. Whether it is an artisan cup or a grande Starbucks frappe, you will see these coffee lovers lining up in the queue, ready to get a dose of morning boost. While it is an interesting theory that they all believe it can stimulate their endorphins, not everyone feels that coffee is beneficial at all. In fact, there are so many myths all over the Internet that you’ll be surprised how most people really believe them.

Here is a list of five coffee myths debunked and the real truth behind them.

MYTH: Coffee can cause dehydration.

According to The Huffington Post, the caffeine in coffee has a diuretic effect but it is not a usual cause of dehydration because the water content in these caffeinated beverages can make up for what the body needs. In fact. an NPR study has suggested in 2014 that continuous coffee drinking can help develop a sort of resistance against the dehydrating effects of caffeine.

MYTH 2: Espresso contains a higher caffeine content than regular coffee.

The Medical Daily writes that while people often misconstrue that people who drink espresso, an Italian coffee grounds brewed with a reduced amount of water resulting to a more concentrated and stronger coffee taste, want to have more caffeine in their system, the truth is they will have to drink four espressos to even be considered as too much. A study was done by Mayo Clinic shares that typical serving of espresso (one ounce) has 47-75 mg of caffeine, which is lower by 125 mg as compared to a regular cup of coffee.

MYTH 3: Drinking coffee can disrupt sleeping habits at night.

Fox News reports that while it is not advisable to drink coffee six to seven hours before sleeping, drinking a cup every morning will not interfere with your bedtime habits. This is because caffeine has already flushed out of your system four to five hours after your first cup.

MYTH 4: Coffee can sober you up after a night of partying.

Just like the old wives tale that a cold shower can cure a hangover, drinking coffee does not do anything, The Huffington Post adds. One study lead by Dr. Thomas Gould has determined in 2009 that while caffeine can make a person more alert, it will not totally eradicate the alcohol effects in a person.

MYTH 5: Coffee can lead to heart disease.

The Medical Daily adds that while people have often associated more coffee to a higher risk of heart disease, no studies have validated this claim just yet. The American Heart Association shares that one to two cups or moderate intake does not seem to do any harm.