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Coffee

Can someone please remind me why we aren’t supposed to drink coffee? Is it just
because of the caffeine or is it some other reason. And if so, why is caffeine
more harmful to GP patients.

I suppose I could call my doctor, but this is much easier.

Thanks!
Jen in Naperville
260/155/150

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2 Responses to “Coffee”

  1. Jamey Lancaster Says:
    February 19th, 2007 at 4:18 am

    I think the issue is that caffeine is supposed to cause your insulin to
    rise, and thus make you hungrier - So some say decaf is ok. I understand
    that the tannins in tea are supposed to be problematic for calcium
    absorption. <sigh>

    So I drink decaf, and am still drinking decaf tea. If my osteoporosis gets
    worse (which I’ll know in October when I get my DEXAscan), given my MASSIVE
    calcium supplementation, I guess I’ll have to give up my tea.<double sigh>

    Also, "brown drinks" are supposed to be a problem for people who make
    certain kinds of kidney stones… That would be coffee, tea, colas, etc.
    I’m not sure what in coffee and tea contributes to kidney stones, but could
    look it up on the web.
    Pam

  2. aaron_1700 Says:
    February 19th, 2007 at 12:39 pm

    Thanks, Pam.

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