How Does Coffee Affect Your Anxiety?

  • 5 years ago
How Does Coffee Affect Your Anxiety? Your morning cup of joe could be contributing to your anxiety. Regular coffee drinkers consume an average of 3.3 cups a day. In the U.S., anxiety disorders are
the most common mental illness. Mary Margaret Sweeney, Johns Hopkins,
via 'Men's Health' Consuming more than 250 milligrams of coffee, or about 2.5 cups, is more likely to trigger anxiety symptoms. Eating a large breakfast with your coffee will not help to counteract the effects. Mary Margaret Sweeney, via 'Men's Health' The only solution may be to find a brand with less caffeine or switch to decaf.