5 Reasons To Avoid Caffeinated Drinks During The Winter Season

By Yash Lakhan

January 2, 2023

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Caffeinated drinks have become a part of every culture. The most prominent one is coffee, without which many people find it hard to kickstart their days. But these drinks, especially in the winter, may not be the best choice. Here are five reasons why you should avoid consuming caffeinated drinks during the winter:

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Dehydration

Water consumption reduces naturally in winter and caffeinated drinks, being diuretics by nature, flush out the water even further from the body.

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Empty Calories

Most caffeinated drinks are loaded with calories and sugar and lack nutrients.

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Dry Skin

Since caffeine is a diuretic, it leads to dry skin by flushing the water out of your body.

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Disrupts Sleep

Caffeine shouldn't be consumed at night, as it disturbs your sleep cycle and may even cause insomnia.

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Weakened Immune System

All the above side effects, such as dehydration and disturbed sleep cycles, make your immune system weak over time.

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