The doctor answered how many cups of coffee you can drink per day

A healthy person is recommended to limit themselves to three cups of coffee per day, warned dietitian-consultant Alexey Kabanov in a conversation with NEWS.ru. The expert emphasized that exceeding this amount can lead to serious problems for the body.

"Of course, coffee can cause heartburn. And if you already have problems with the digestive system or have some chronic diseases, ulcers, and so on, you should definitely abstain from coffee. At the very least, you should consult with a doctor about what they think on this matter. But in general, for the average person, three cups of coffee a day won't cause harm. But no more," explained Kabanov.

The specialist noted the dual nature of the popular beverage. On one hand, coffee beans have valuable antioxidant properties, on the other - they can cause overexcitement, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. An important risk factor is also the preparation method: adding milk and sugar significantly increases the potential health danger.

"Debates, of course, are ongoing. Some advocate for the beneficial antioxidant properties of coffee beans, while others talk about the excessive risk of overexcitement and, consequently, depletion of the nervous system, anxiety, insomnia. Another important aspect here is whether we add milk and sugar to coffee. If it's coffee with sugar and cream, then it's already somewhat different coffee than just black espresso. It can pose an additional danger," summarized Kabanov.