Are you one of those who lost weight on caffeine? Or maybe thinking that it was the caffeine effect while you were trying to control your food quality and quantity.
I personally never think of using those methods to lose some weight or fat. I always adapt the natural way, by eating a balanced diet and exercising.
But, what is the direct relation between caffeine and weight loss? And why are a lot of fat burning pills made of caffeine?
I will start by saying that caffeine may slightly boost weight loss or maybe prevent weight gain, but there is no clinical evidence that increased caffeine consumption can lead to permanent weight loss.
When I say caffeine, it does not mean only the caffeine from the coffee we drink, but also from different beverages that contain caffeine such as tea and energy drinks.
So what does caffeine do in the body? For starters, it stimulates thermogenesis; one of the ways your body generates heat and energy from digesting food.
Thermogenesis is a basal metabolic rate reaction, that means the metabolism of your body at rest, when you are not doing any effort. So it is a minimal reaction. And there is no evidence that long-term coffee consumption aids in weight loss.
Caffeine also acts as a diuretic, which means it increases the amount of urine you excrete. So you end up losing the water more than the fat; That is what makes you lose weight!
Additionally, caffeine acts as a natural appetite suppressant. Caffeine lovers, those who drink more than three cups of coffee a day, may end up eating less throughout the day. Caffeine gives a feeling of satiety, especially when the caffeine consumption is accompanied by smoking.
Coffee contains antioxidants, which fight against cancer problems, but too much caffeine might cause nervousness, insomnia, nausea and increased blood pressure.
It contains ‘cafestol’ which increases blood cholesterol levels, so it is not recommended for people with cholesterol problems.
My advice is that drinking up to two cups of coffee daily is healthy due to their high antioxidant levels, but not more than this. Remember, caffeine causes irritability, addiction and hypertension.
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