Why does coffee upset my stomach? even DECAF!?!
Why does coffee upset my stomach? even DECAF!?
When I drink decaf coffee I will have an upset stomach with cramping and everything. Please help! I'm looking for the ingredient in coffee that does this because I only drink decaf and so it isn't the caffeine that does this to me.
Additional Details4 months ago
let me add that I drink coffee at coffee houses, I don't make my own...now that may make a difference in getting helpful answers...
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4 months ago
let me add that I drink coffee at coffee houses, I don't make my own...now that may make a difference in getting helpful answers...
Your problem isn't the caffiene; it's the acid that's giving you the upset stomach! There are a lot of decaf coffees but very few of them have been acid neutralized. Potassium Hydroxide is added to the ground beans to neutralize the natural acid of the beans but it won't alter the flavor a bit!
My dad, who is trying to cut down on the acid in his diet, drinks this all the time! http://www.kavacoffee.com/ (sold at Wal Mart)
Its not the caffeine its the strenght of the blend - try a weaker blend - most kinds of coffee rate the strenght of the coffee on the outside.
Breakfast blends (thats what they call them on the label) are usually very mild and meant to be kinder on the stomach, also try kinds labeled "smooth" - they can be stronger then the breakfast blends - more of a mild-medium. I cannot tolerate any dark roasts and you might be having the same issue.
Coffee is acid.
Do you put milk in it? It will help.(not powdered)
De-caffeinated coffee does away with the caffeine, but it still contains acids that can increase stomach acid production that can irritate your digestive track.
you could have acid reflux
or
if you add milk to your coffee---if could be the milk
they have new coffee products now that are easier on the stomach. coffee is very acidic.