The Russian doctor and nutritionist, Irina Lizon, said that having coffee in the morning will not harm health if it is drunk with or after food.

And the doctor spoke to radio “Sputnik”, saying: “Coffee stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid. And if you drink coffee on an empty stomach, the stomach will begin to produce juice that digests food, but there is no food in it. And in people with digestive problems, and people prone to increased acidity Stomach, especially with gastritis, this can lead to pain, discomfort and heartburn.

The doctor indicated that drinking coffee during the day should not become a substitute for dinner either, as this drink does not contain the nutrients that a person needs, but it can be a good snack.

She added: “Coffee can be an option for snacks, if you choose, for example, between it and a loaf of bread. We will reduce hunger and our body will receive fat. But the main meal must be balanced – with vitamins, fats, carbohydrates and proteins.

She stressed that there are people who consider coffee for them as refreshing, but people who have difficulty in the day should not drink coffee in the evening.

She continued, “Coffee has a stimulating effect, so it is not recommended to drink it three to four hours before bedtime. For anxious people who suffer from sleep disturbances, coffee is only the morning option for them.”