Coffee for Weight Loss: Miracle Cure or Marketing Hype? Doctors Explain
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Firstpost•31-01-2026, 21:52
Coffee for Weight Loss: Miracle Cure or Marketing Hype? Doctors Explain
- •Social media buzzes with a "7-second coffee trick" claiming it's a cheap fat burner, with coffee for weight management outselling synthetic fat burners 3-to-1.
- •Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, releasing adrenaline to break down fat into free fatty acids for energy, a process called thermogenesis, increasing resting metabolic rate by 3-11% for a few hours.
- •Coffee doesn't directly burn fat but supports weight loss by improving alertness, fat oxidation during exercise, and replacing sugary drinks with low-calorie black coffee.
- •Caffeine can temporarily suppress appetite and improve workout performance, but these effects are minor; adding sugar or cream negates benefits.
- •Moderation is key: 300-400 mg caffeine/day is safe; excess can cause anxiety, insomnia, acidity, and elevated cortisol, potentially leading to weight gain.
Why It Matters: Coffee is a supportive tool for weight management, not a miracle cure; sustainable loss requires lifestyle changes.
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