OMG..WTF is up with coffee?

[Childs]

I decided to try to switch over from Diet Coke to coffee. Never drank it before and the only coffee I've had is in ice cream. I bought this cold brewing pitcher because I dont like hot drinks. Anyways, this morning I had the equivalent amount of cold coffee that I normally would have had of Coke, and I've gone to the bathroom like 3 times in two hours! I dont see how so many people drink coffee all day without living in the bathroom. Its like some kind of industrial strength laxative. Its strange to be middle aged and have an epiphany on why so many people probably drink coffee in the morning.

 

[soulcougher73]

 

[Printer Bandit]

coffee is a diuretic, you simpleton.

 

[ImpulsE69]

I don't see how people drink coffee. Period. Bleh. Not a taste I ever aquired...pretty much like beer. Neither taste "good". I believe no one grows up liking the taste of either, they just 'learn' to like it due to the side effects and forgot how bad they actually taste (like smoking - something else I never got into - in any form). I know I know, and I'm even Irish/German.

 

[nakedfrog]

Went from drinking no coffee to a very large amount of coffee? I can see why it would be an adjustment.

 

[nakedfrog]

I don't see how people drink coffee. Period. Bleh. Not a taste I ever aquired...pretty much like beer. Neither taste "good". I believe no one grows up liking the taste of either, they just 'learn' to like it due to the side effects and forgot how bad they actually taste (like smoking - something else I never got into - in any form).

Well, you're wrong. Suck it.

 

[Matthiasa]

As mentioned its the caffeine.

 

[MtnMan]

I don't see how people can drink Diet Coke, or for that matter, anything 'diet'.

 

[repoman0]

I don't see how people drink coffee. Period. Bleh. Not a taste I ever aquired...pretty much like beer. Neither taste "good". I believe no one grows up liking the taste of either, they just 'learn' to like it due to the side effects and forgot how bad they actually taste (like smoking - something else I never got into - in any form).

The other more reasonable conclusion is that taste buds change with the body's nutritional requirements to enjoy different flavors as you age.

 

[ImpulsE69]

Well, you're wrong. Suck it.

Someone didn't drink his coffee.

 

[Crono]

Went from drinking no coffee to a very large amount of coffee? I can see why it would be an adjustment.

Yeah, not smart to drink a lot of coffee at once if you aren't used to drinking it. The caffeine too can interfere with your sleep a great deal if you have it a few hours before bedtime.

 

[deadlyapp]

I don't usually get the laxative effect, even drinking somewhere around 20oz of black coffee in the morning. I do however have to pee a ton because I typically drink around 40oz of water with, or shortly after, drinking the coffee. Typically I consume between 120oz to 180oz of water a day.

 

[lxskllr]

Never had a laxative effect. I drink a minimum of 2L of coffee per day, sometimes more. Makes me pee, but that's it.

 

[nakedfrog]

someone didn't drink his coffee.

DON'T YOU TELL ME WHAT I DID OR DIDN'T DO! I WILL CUT YOU!

 

[skull]

I don't usually get the laxative effect, even drinking somewhere around 20oz of black coffee in the morning. I do however have to pee a ton because I typically drink around 40oz of water with, or shortly after, drinking the coffee. Typically I consume between 120oz to 180oz of water a day.

I do the same and have to piss about every 30 minutes. Even more in the morning. Can't be good especially when like now my jobs 45 minutes out and I don't want to pull over but feel like I'm going to burst. My shit comes every morning after the first cup like clock work though.

 

[Childs]

coffee is a diuretic, you simpleton.

As I was sitting on the toilet for the third time I looked this up, and its not even conclusive that caffeine is a diuretic. And I literally drink a minimum of 6 cokes a day, so I dont see why this would be all that different. But apparently coffee is a known laxative...just not sure why this have never come up in conversation.

I don't see how people drink coffee. Period. Bleh. Not a taste I ever aquired...pretty much like beer. Neither taste "good". I believe no one grows up liking the taste of either, they just 'learn' to like it due to the side effects and forgot how bad they actually taste (like smoking - something else I never got into - in any form).

I added cream and lots of Erithyol (3 tbsp) to make it drinkable.

 

[Crono]

I added cream and lots of Erithyol (3 tbsp) to make it drinkable.

Sugar alcohols can enhance the laxative effect. And if you have even mild lactose intolerance it will be even worse with milk or cream.

The laxative effect will go away or be minimized after you get used to drinking coffee. Make sure the coffee you are drinking is made fresh and not sitting out or on a burner for that long.

 

[nakedfrog]

Heh, yeah, read up on the reviews of the sugar free gummy bears to hear about how some people handle sugar alcohols :awe:

 

[SlickSnake]

I don't see how people can drink Diet Coke, or for that matter, anything 'diet'.

This.

 

[Childs]

Sugar alcohols can enhance the laxative effect. And if you have even mild lactose intolerance it will be even worse with milk or cream.

Erithyol doesnt have a laxative effect, at least its not supposed to. I usually only use it in pancakes, so maybe it does have an effect on me and I just didnt know it. I had two cups of coffee, at probably 12oz a serving, and 3tbsp of Erithyol per serving. Not sure how much heavy whipping cream I used...enough to lighten the color by half. After reading the comments, this coffee experiment might have been an accidental worst case scenario for a first time.

 

[Jaepheth]

Artificial sweeteners can also add to the diuretic effect.

 

[Childs]

I don't see how people can drink Diet Coke, or for that matter, anything 'diet'.

Regular Coke is just unnecessary calories, but I want to drink something other than water. I drink at least 64oz of water throughout the day, and at least another 64oz of soda. I'll give coffee another shot in a few days since I have some upcoming appointments in the next couple mornings and dont want to risk it. Maybe I'll try tea if it doesnt work out. Just drinking water all day lacks variety.

 

[lxskllr]

Flavored seltzer water is good. I also like plain German seltzer/mineral water. Imo, it's better than Italian.

 

[Crono]

Regular Coke is just unnecessary calories, but I want to drink something other than water. I drink at least 64oz of water throughout the day, and at least another 64oz of soda. I'll give coffee another shot in a few days since I have some upcoming appointments in the next couple mornings and dont want to risk it, but maybe I'll try tea after. But just drinking water all day lacks variety.

Try drinking coffee black next time. Most people don't like coffee black until they've acquired the taste because coffee is usually at least a little bitter black (it doesn't have to be, but the common grinds and methods of preparation often make it so). It helps if you have a good coffee shop or can make it any other way than via drip (e.g. French press/Aeropress, pourover/coldbrew, moka, etc) using the freshest beans and grind possible. Lighter roasts have more caffeine than dark roasts, contrary to common belief.

I love tea (green and black mostly, but occasionally white and oolong) and coffee. Some of the green teas (gyokuro and matcha especially) rival black teas and even coffee in caffeine content, too, and with less caffeine jitter or crash (has something to do with the other stimulants in tea including theobromine, which is also present in chocolate). You get a calmer focus and no laxative effect (the diuretic effect is there, though - you will have to urinate more).

All sorts of origins and varieties for both tea and coffee, and subtle flavors once you get past needing milk/creamer or sweeteners. Both have a myriad of health benefits, too, but adding milk and sugar dampens that. So you are really better off learning to enjoy them without additives, if possible.

 

[Red Squirrel]

It's normal, if I drink coffee I usually drink water after since I don't like having the aftertaste, that basically turbo boosts the peeing. I have to go like every 15 minutes for a good part of the day, or all day if I have another one, kinda ridiculous.

Also how in the world do you drink coffee cold? That is nasty.