Do you know how much coffee you can drink in a day? Some studies say 4 or 5 cups are fine. Other studies say just 1 or 2. It’s all so confusing.
The truth is we’re all different. Some people can drink a lot. Others can’t. So how can you tell what the right amount is for you?
The telltale sign that you’re drinking too much coffee is chapped lips. Yes, chapped lips. Here’s why:
Coffee is a diuretic. That means it causes you to pass liquids out of your body.
This can result in dehydration. And the very first sign of dehydration is chapped lips.
Fortunately, you don’t have to give up coffee to fix the problem. The solution to dehydration is simple. Just drink some water before and after you drink coffee. It’s really that easy.
One final word: Obviously, if you’re getting jittery or headaches, that means you’re getting to much caffeine. So either drink less coffee or switch to decaf.
Coffee has a lot of great health benefits – it’s loaded with antioxidants. So, as long as you’re not sensitive to caffeine, enjoy it as much as you want. Just make sure you’re drinking plenty of water and don’t add sugar.