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Coffee lovers may need to reconsider drinking that fourth cup of the day

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Caffeine, a powerful drug many consume to boost you through the day and keep you up at night. According to the Coffee Association of Canada, two thirds of Canadians average at more than three cups a day. And are Tenth in the world coffee consumption. To no surprise, the major drivers of the coffee industry are 19 to 30 years old. Consumers choose to overlook the negative effects coffee may cause, in exchange for the extra energy.

Coffee sounds endearing when you have midterms closing in, but should one really consume this much?

“I like coffee because of the energy, but lots of coffees have like a really good taste too, and once you keep drinking coffee you can’t stop,” said Ailish Mackenzie-Foley. She holds a preference to Tim Hortons for Black coffee, and Starbucks for the Lattes.

The US Food and Drug Administration warns, one should limit daily intake to about four cups. But, every person has different metabolism, which means for some a cup of coffee is plenty enough, while other may require more than that to feel the effects.

Balance is key, and extended coffee consumption in large quantities may lead to anxiety, and depression researchers say.

“I started drinking coffee in my first year of university, and it was a terrible experience, because I noticed that instead of being more attentive and being able to do my school work, instead I became really anxious and jittery to the point where I felt like I was so hyperactive that I couldn’t do anything but jump,” said Sydona Chandon coffee drinker in her past.

FDA states that overdrinking coffee can lead to anxiety, dehydration, headache, and dysphoria. Drinking coffee six hours before bed isn’t recommended if you want a good sleep.

“If you drink too much coffee it could cause some anxiety, definitely, but that’s why my second cup in the afternoon is decaf, so I think that’s better for my health,” said Luc Perreault an avid McCafé drinker.

It can protect from heart related disease, and diabetes as it thins out the blood helping the blood flow. Like red wine, black coffee in moderation can be healthy.