John Myers
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Coffee is not a good idea when you have diarrhea. The aromatic drink even makes the symptoms worse. In this practical tip, you will find out why this is the case and which alternatives are better suited as a drink for diarrheal diseases.
Coffee with diarrhea – a no-go
Coffee is not a helpful home remedy for either diarrhea or constipation.
- The main reason for this is the caffeine contained in coffee. This ingredient stimulates intestinal movement.
- Incidentally, excessive coffee consumption can also cause diarrhea as a side effect.
- If you already suffer from diarrhea, your intestines are already irritated. Additional stimulation of the intestinal movement would therefore be counterproductive.
- In addition, coffee increases the filter function of the kidneys. For this reason, many people’s bladders fill up quite quickly after drinking a cup of coffee.
- However, since you lose fluid with diarrhea anyway, the diuretic effect of coffee is not desirable in this case either.
Diet for diarrhea – alternative drinks
Not only the caffeine in coffee has a negative effect on digestion in diarrhea.
- The same goes for all caffeinated beverages. The combination of pretzel sticks and cola is not a good choice for diarrhea, and not just because of the caffeine content.
- Black tea is often recommended as a drink for diarrhea. Black tea also contains caffeine and thus stimulates intestinal activity. However, the constipating effect of the tannins contained in the tea predominates.
- Peppermint and chamomile tea are best for diarrhea. Both have a calming effect on the intestines. In addition, the slightly disinfecting effect of these teas can help with diarrhea.
- Look for a tea with plenty of tannins that have a constipating effect, such as tormentil tea.
