Coffee intolerance: signs and causes

Coffee intolerance is not an allergy to the stimulant and its ingredients. In this practical tip you will learn which causes are responsible for the intolerance and which symptoms occur.

Coffee intolerance - these are the causes

An allergy is a reaction of the immune system to actually harmless substances.

• On the other hand, your body cannot process certain ingredients properly if you are intolerant to certain foods. For example, an important enzyme is usually missing.
• Caffeine is usually responsible for the intolerance of coffee. This caffeine inhibits the work of the so-called diamine oxidase. It is an enzyme that breaks down histamine in the body.
• By the way, not only coffee inhibits diamine oxidase, but all caffeinated drinks such as cola or green tea.
• If you suffer from histamine intolerance, this is often accompanied by a coffee intolerance.
• The same applies if you cannot tolerate other foods.

Signs of coffee intolerance

As with any food that you cannot tolerate, if you are intolerant to coffee, you will feel nauseous after enjoying the drink.

• There are also other complaints in the gastrointestinal tract, such as flatulence or diarrhea.
• Stomach pain can also be a sign of coffee intolerance.
• Those who cannot tolerate coffee and still drink it sweat easily and shiver frequently.
• An increased urge to urinate and palpitations can also indicate coffee intolerance.
• The caffeine in coffee is a well-known stimulant. If you drink a lot of coffee, you can expect sleep disorders. In the case of coffee intolerance, this can be the case even with small amounts.
• Tip: If you do not want to completely forego the drink despite being intolerant, go for decaffeinated coffee. This variant can significantly reduce the symptoms of coffee intolerance.