Coffee can be consumed in moderation on an empty stomach, but it is recommended not to drink coffee on an empty stomach if an adverse digestive reaction occurs.
Coffee is a relatively everyday beverage that contains caffeine that stimulates the body to stay excited, reduces drowsiness, and can also slightly increase the body’s metabolism. The main difference between drinking coffee on an empty stomach or not is the rate of absorption and the stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract, which varies from individual to individual.
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach will increase the rate of action of coffee, but there is not enough evidence to prove that drinking coffee on an empty stomach will cause adverse effects on the body. When drinking coffee on an empty stomach, it should be combined with one’s own reaction. If a healthy person experiences gastric pain, acid reflux and other adverse reactions in the digestive tract after drinking, it is recommended to drink it with food.
If you are a patient with underlying gastric problems such as gastroesophageal reflux and gastric ulcers, it is recommended that you do not drink coffee on an empty stomach, nor should you drink strong coffee.