In instant coffee there is such a substance as acrylamide, it is considered a potential carcinogen.
Nutritionist Svetlana Korneeva told in an interview why instant coffee is dangerous. The specialist noted that such coffee should be consumed only in moderation – no more than two cups during the day. This product contains undesirable acrylamide, and it should not be allowed to enter the body in large quantities.
“The main disadvantage of instant coffee is the harmful substance acrylamide, which is formed when the beans are roasted. Therefore, you should not exceed the dose of a couple of cups per day, ”said nutritionist Korneeva.
The medic added that it is dangerous to drink instant coffee on an empty stomach – the mucous membrane of the digestive organ reacts negatively to this. The habit of drinking it on an empty stomach can provoke various pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, Korneeva added, talking with the publication Podmoskovye Segodnya.
Pros and cons of instant coffee
The specialist stated that in the manufacture of soluble raw materials, coffee for processing lose some of the useful properties. At the same time, instant coffee contains less caffeine than ground coffee. The doctor believes that drinking it is useful for those who want to reduce the amount of caffeine consumed or reduce their dependence on it.
Instant coffee: its benefits and harms
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