Does coffee HEAL or HARM?

[@katrinal2639]

I love the smell and taste. Only have 2 cups a day. It's truly my only vice😊.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

`☕️" 😉👌

[@kathleenredick275]

​@@katrinal2639 Same, exactly. I'll have tea or herbal tea from time to time, but I want sugar or honey in tea, so I don't do that very often at all.

[@Sunny-il1xm]

It's cold right now, it's a comfort drink that I really enjoy, 2 cups daily , for me it's a food suppressant as well. I Stopped drinking alcohol and started full on carnivore, so , if I feel coffee is a determent to my goals, I will stop drinking it.

[@debbiemalina]

I LOVE my morning coffee ,warm and comforting !

[@stepheneverhardt4731]

Same here!

[@DrTonyHampton]

The best!

[@AnneMB955]

Melbourne, Australia, the coffee capital of my country. Drinking coffee for over 1/2 a century. 464 days of Carnivore and feeling wonderful. Thx Dr. Hampton for your food for thought. 👏🇦🇺

[@wimtimmerman6730]

I love the little ritual of making coffee. When I grind some good quality, preferably organic, slow roasted beans in my coffee grinder, I already start feeling so good because of the expectation of the lovely smell and taste that will soon come my way. I put the coffee in my two part old-fashioned espresso maker, put a piece of filter paper on top, and screw on the top part. Now all I have to do is wait for a few minutes, until the simmering sound heralds upcoming bliss. I wouldn't live without it.

[@luisv007]

Loved reading your comment. I could read your love of a freshly made brew of steaming coffee. I once was talking to the owner of a coffee stop where you can buy a huge array of his coffee beans, have it ground to suit your needs and purchase any equipment to make coffee at home. I was commenting about the lovely smell of roasting beans being roasted behind the door of the shop front. He corrected me by rewording what I had said, but used "aroma" instead of "smell". It's odd but that's the first thing that popped into my head immediately reading your comment, particularly "smell".

[@gailewalker1025]

I love my black cup of coffee. My husband and I will usually just sit back and relax together and drink coffee 2 -3 times a day.

[@022141able]

I drink coffee, because I like it.

[@DrTonyHampton]

That may be the best possible answer 😉

[@CarolynR60]

Love coffee! Part of my breakfast...organic dark roast, coconut oil, ghee or butter, collagen, and pinch of RealSalt.

[@Brad238]

I drink approximately 600mg of coffee each morning, have for almost 40 years. If I don't have caffein for 36-40 hours I get a headache (Shocker I know) ☺ I love the morning ritual of getting up early, about 5 a.m. I feel amazing, I've been carnivore for 11 months, I'm sleeping incredibly well, have tons of energy and can't think of any downsides to coffee consumption (other than being addicted) I don't drink alcohol, smoke take drugs, I work out 7 days a week, cold plunge 37 degrees for 4 minutes very morning, so I'm feeling pretty good about the habits I've stacked. In a prefect world, I would feel better if I were completely free from all vices....Coffee in the mean time will be part of my morning ritual. Who knows, at some point I may cut back or quit and see how I feel🤷‍♂ thanks doc !!!

[@pjsmomma01]

I love coffee and it just helps me get through the day.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Understandable

[@GeezyCarnivore]

Shortly after I became a carnivore I lost my taste for coffee and switched to tea. After a year of carnivore I decided to stop drinking tea because it was the last addiction I had and wanted to be free of anything that controlled me. Then add to that I don’t believe it was necessary for daily nutrition.

[@tricianottingham1785]

Totally relate to the addiction part. Same here. Now working on my phone…maybe an hour in the afternoon and one hour in the evening.

[@martarico186]

I drink decaf organic coffee because I love the taste

[@tricianottingham1785]

@ I could try decaf. Never thought of that. Maybe I will do that, but then not have for a few days….to see if I get headaches. Again…I don’t want anything that causes severe reactions if I don’t have them for a day or two.

[@pamelawoodsum8608]

Sometimes the process to make it a decaf is not good.​@tricianottingham1785

[@tiabanks5585]

I drink coffee just because I love the taste.

[@DrTonyHampton]

I appreciate that Tia

[@diveshs295]

Ppl say they like the taste of coffee but they actually like the taste of sugar, cream, coffee creamer, milk or whatever we add to hide the real taste.

[@stepheneverhardt4731]

I like drinking black coffee it does taste good to me. I do like putting butter in my coffee too!

[@tiabanks5585]

@@diveshs295 Great point! I don't drink alcohol or smoke etc it's my only vice lol! I have cut down my usual 2 to 3 cups though, added green tea, kombucha, extra water!

[@beerman204]

Coffee is what gets me out of bed in the morning

[@KellyMcIntosh-e1h]

I have a single cup of coffee per day. I look forward to it, especially on those days that I have it with heavy cream (maybe it's the heavy cream I love!) I mostly have it black. The only possible downside I think I've been experiencing is a hot flash right after consuming it (I'm a 56yo woman). MAYBEEEEE I'll experiment with abstaining for 30 days next year... I love what you said about health being a series of experiments and choices and that this is our own journey to navigate.

[@oksl01]

After about 60 days on carnivore I stopped drinking coffee. 99% of my aches and pains had gone away except for my wrist and heal. I decided to try giving up coffee to see if that would help. Within a week i no longer noticed the ache in my foot of the pain i would get in my wrist. I am pretty much pain free after 90 days on carnivore. I used to drink coffee daily, at least a 1/2 a pot, for as long as i can remember. The energy and mental clarity from carnivore is better without the coffee. Coffee come from a plant and can still have affects on the body that are negative. I would rather be pain free than live with the pains it caused me. I may try have a cup in a few months just to see if i can tolerate it in small quantities. I won't be going back to drinking it daily. It is not worth it to me.

[@anti-hyperv4797]

I would love to try to stop all my coffee drinking (a lot), but am scared of failure.

[@oksl01]

@anti-hyperv4797 "failure" is just a practice run. Give it a shot. If you fail use that as a learning experience and try again. Eventually you will succeed.

[@anti-hyperv4797]

@@oksl01 Thank you brother. I truly appreciate it.

[@louannranne6049]

I drink organic decaf..a slight buzz and I love it. ☕️

[@tricianottingham1785]

You mentioned making this video the other day…it got me thinking… So I decided to try to stop for a week and see if I notice any changes. Yesterday, I woke up and didn’t have a cup. Planned to be gone all day. But 2:00 I felt extreme exhaustion and migraine. Was in bed for a couple hours, after taking 2 advil and drinking coffee to get rid of the migraine. I realized today…something that makes me THAT sick by NOT having it….needs to go. So…I’m going to try to stay off it, ORRRR, have a few sips/half cup for the wonderful morning taste.

[@DrTonyHampton]

These are the type of experiments we must continue to have

[@tricianottingham1785]

@@DrTonyHampton haven’t had a cup since that day! Drinking tea with cream instead.

[@bintherdundat]

I drink coffee and I'm at peace with it😊

[@DrTonyHampton]

Got it

[@SheriMorgan]

Awesome Video Dr.Hampton! I love coffee & admittedly drink it all day … I have regular coffee in the morning and decaf from about 10 am for the rest of the day… I really enjoy intense bold flavors and there is just something special about it .. I do love tea as well including kombucha 1/2 bottle every night with apple cider vinegar is something I drink to help with heartburn ❤️‍🔥 especially after training .. thank you for breaking down the good and the bad ! I really appreciate your thoughts! Love&Light from California 🤍🤍

[@banjovidb]

I'm 70 years old and have been drinking black coffee since I was 18, quit a few times for several weeks but didn't notice any difference (after the day or two of withdrawals). I drink it for the safety of those around me :-) Like you said, it's part of my morning ritual. I have a small French Press Pot, makes about 2 small mugs which seems to be just right for me.

[@tanyasydney2235]

Because coffee is the nectar of the gods and is good for you! Been drinking it since I was 7, I'm 76 now, and still drink it daily. If it's good enough for Sophia Loren, it's good enough for me, lol.

[@antoniodavis1004]

I drink coffee mostly for the taste

[@mjones1122]

Drink 2 cups a day with some heavy cream, I would stop coffee but I get tired of just drinking water. I usually only have it in the morning.

[@AP-nx6xo]

I drink coffee for the buzz Picks my mood up. Thanks for your video 😊

[@frankmiller7721]

Coffee will always be my friend 😆.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Love it

[@donnazavitz1095]

I drink swiss water decaf. Caffeine makes me too jittery and anxious. Thank you Dr. Hampton ☕

[@kwagnert]

Exactly same here!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

_Peet's_ 👌

[@Maria-uw1wq]

I added 2 drops of lugol's iodine and jitters stopped... don't know why but can try if you want. I started coffee again because I craved a hot drink in this cold weather

[@Yolanda-r5v]

I do drink coffee- am carivore- have been for 11 months - thank you for the information ❤

[@DrTonyHampton]

You are so welcome

[@fatenmaliha632]

Thank you for this nice video.. so true.. well I drink one cup of Turkish coffee one hour after breakfast... because it has a lot of benefits and I love it, I drink water directly after finishing my coffee to protect my teeth from pigmentation and to clear my gut...

[@nickierollins-cashaw8138]

I absolutely love coffee. It just makes me feel good. I only drink 1 cup in the morning. I have gotten better with it. I use to drink a little coffee with my creamer but now just a splash of cream does me right.

[@DrTonyHampton]

That's great!

[@margiejean2620]

I drink one cup of coffee with a little heavy cream for comfort and routine. The times I’ve gone off it have been out of guilt that I’m drinking it. I’m finding that that isn’t a reason to not drink it. Possibly experimenting with how I’m feeling may be a better reason. 😊

[@adelarsen9776]

I was on a clean strict carnivore diet for 18 months before introducing 2 cups of coffee each morning for a period of 4 months. It ruined my sleep and made me gain 18 pounds by dysregulating my hormones. I stopped the coffee experiment and my sleep went back to normal and I started losing weight again. I did not change my diet of fatty red meat.

[@luisv007]

You can’t gain weight without consuming more calories. Coffee is a stimulant, as you described by poorer sleep. Stimulant is the important word here. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

[@adelarsen9776]

@@luisv007 It's what your body does with food that matters. I don't eat calories. I eat the same 1.2kg of fatty red meat a day and lose weight. My diet has not changed. Consuming coffee caused dysregulation of hormones and the energy went to the wrong tasks and I put on weight. That's what happened. My body isn't an internal combustion engine. It's not energy in energy out.

[@luisv007]

@ Your body digests the foods, turning them into the smallest units. They are absorbed and either used as energy, building and repairing the body and any excess stored as fat. You eat calories, food is calories. A bomb calorimeter is used to measure energy from food. How do you know that coffee causes dysregulation of hormones, which actually is not a term? Emotional dysregulation is. Energy does not go to wrong tasks. What are they? Where did the extra energy come from, if you didn’t change what you ate. The body works on the laws of physics. Energy can neither be created or destroyed. You can’t gain weight without more calories. It’s that simple. A rule of nature.

[@adelarsen9776]

@@luisv007 Thank you. I wish you good health and prosperity.

[@gsts379]

@@luisv007 CICO is too simplistic to fully explain the complexity of human metabolism. It is not simply a math or physics issue. You are forgetting about the hormones, enzymes, gut biome, and feedback systems in the body. An obvious example is an untreated Type 1 diabetic who can eat mountains of food but will become severely underweight and die.

[@TheCarnivino]

I have been carnivore for 10 months and still drink 1-2 cups of coffee early in the morning. Like, I’m done by 7 am. I put butter and my Lugol’s iodine drops in my coffee. I am sleeping much better than before carnivore and without drugs. But there is still room for improvement in that area. I may experiment with removing coffee in the near future. Thanks for the insight.

[@glaight6362]

I drink coffee because of the taste and became I'm probably addicted to it even though I rarely get that caffeine buzz anymore.

[@SilverPenguin-kc5qp]

I am 69, drinking coffee since I was 9. Have been carnivore for about 6 years and have battled with the coffee issue. Quit several times and ended back on it. Found that Yerba Mate makes it easy to quit for awhile but going without that becomes the issue. When I drink coffee I get sore longer after lifting weights and it gives me gas after eating, sometimes really bad. Coffee doesn't seem to affect my sleep but might contribute to a sinus issue that does. Yerba Mate does not give me gas or makes me sore longer. Going to give it another try and stay on the Mate until I can wean off that if possible.

[@chris6245]

I drink coffee out of enjoyment in the afternoon but in the morning it helps me get going. I drink it black 99% of the time. I suppose it’s a bit of a habit than a need, but I enjoy it.

[@DrTonyHampton]

It’s also a hard habit to break Because coffee is delicious

[@shannonhaley8068]

Love my coffee

[@DrTonyHampton]

❤️

[@earmarkaudiologyllc8444]

Love the positive attitude

[@DrTonyHampton]

It makes life so much easier to frame things through a positive lens 😊

[@miriamcedillo4431]

I drink coffee, usually just one 'souper' mug a day, and not EVERY day. When I was diagnosed with a heart murmur as a young person, I was told not to drink coffee or other highly caffeinated drinks, which I didn't. Besides, I never liked the taste of coffee or soft drinks, so this wasn't a problem. However, in 2015 I did suffer a heart attack, brought on by a Pulmonary Embolism. Still, for two or three years afterward, I did not drink coffee; but after seeing several You Tube doctors & influencers pointing out from various studies, that it actually seem to help some heart patients, I decided to start drinking some. I don't like plain black coffee, so I put a 'ton' of other things, like Laird's Powdered Coconut Creamer; different Functional Mushroom powders; Cacao Powder; Liquid Stevia (sometimes French Vanilla flavored); Cinnamon; ground Cloves; ground Nutmeg (year round, not just for Winter holidays); ground Ginger and Cardamon. I also, occasionally put a couple of tablespoons of Collagen Powder or Whey Isolate Protein Powder. I even use to put ground Flax-seed meal, which made it taste a little like soggy cereal, which I use to love as a child. I must admit I do feel better, not only temporarily energetic, but the coffee seems to soothe any palpitations, murmurs or uncomfortableness in my chest. Lastly, I take some of my supplements and prescription pills with it, and they seems to go down well with the coffee.

[@mnewton66]

Great video. I didn't grow up drinking coffee because my parents didn't drink coffee. But I decided to try coffee about 10 years ago. I don't even think that I really liked coffee all that much, but for some reason I drink it pretty often.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for sharing!

[@suzannereeves7768]

I drink coffee for taste and now the many benefits you mentioned.

[@DrTonyHampton]

That’s exactly what my wife would say For some reason, she can even drink it at night and it doesn’t keep her awake

[@NasirBukhari-dd1cq]

I like coffee becoz of its smoky kinda bbq cozy taste

[@DrTonyHampton]

🙌

[@ultramiddle4991]

Reading that is like listening to smooth jazz wow

[@suzannereeves7768]

I drink coffee and especially for all the benefits you mentioned.

[@DrTonyHampton]

❤️

[@Bama_J]

Good morning! Drinking coffee now

[@DrTonyHampton]

Morning And I hope you’re enjoying every single sip

[@Bama_J]

@ I am😂

[@TreehouseLover]

I enjoy the taste and ritual of decaf black coffee but I have GERD and I’m an insomniac, so I quit. I don’t miss it because I was never addicted and never experience any withdrawals.

[@GrandmaDecande]

I drink one cup of organic instant coffee in the morning. It has never bothered me in any way. If I don't have it for some reason, I don't feel any different.

[@jeannacav]

As you were talking I realized the many reasons I do drink coffee. I quit coffee twice in my life but I felt so much more alive when I did drink it I started again. coffee is different in different parts of this country. Everyone is familiar with starbucks which is a Seattle based coffee co, It is very harsh - tough on my stomach. All the coffees from Seattle are sort of the same. San Francisco coffees although dark are not harsh. So I drink Pete's French because it is dark and delicious but not harsh - my stomach doesn't hurt from drinking it. I was living in Boston the 2 times i quit and the reason was the headaches and stomach aches I live in wash state now and if I had to move back I would quit again.(unless Pet's is available there now) The one last piece is that dark roasting cooks off most of the caffeine so withdrawl is hardly noticeable.

[@AnneMB955]

We have great coffee where I live in Melbourne, Australia. You’re right, the quality can be different in other parts of the world and within our country and even town. ☕️

[@lindahughes9573]

👋 from a fellow Washington. I don't drink Starbucks, either. 🤢 I do like Pete's and Seattle's Best. 😊

[@RosauraS]

I just ❤my black coffee. My Colombian coffee ☕️ the best 😁

[@DrTonyHampton]

Enjoy 😉

[@stevelanghorn1407]

I echo your cautious opinion of coffee (5:20). That's my coffee experience in a nutshell...or a bean...or a pip!

[@DrTonyHampton]

I totally hear you

[@christinenason9477]

Awesome video, Dr. Tony. I struggle on and off with coffee. Love it, but love my sleep too. Even with one good strong cup of coffee in the morning I still feel the effects of my sleep. Thank you for this video.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Peet's has a Swiss water process decaffeinated 👌

[@Smokeycam1]

I suffered from low iron levels for several years. I am carnivore-ish and wondered why my iron levels were unaffected. I recently came across information that coffee can block the uptake of heme iron. Within a week of stopping coffee my iron levels rose from 12.2 to 14.

[@IngridnCarlos]

@Smokeycam1 I am having this issue too and am considering stopping coffee to see if my ferritin improves. I have heard that not having it with your meal like waiting 2 hours before or after a meal helps. Dr Hampton what do you think?

[@IngridnCarlos]

I am having this issue too and am considering stopping coffee to see if my ferritin improves. I have heard that not having it with your meal like waiting 2 hours before or after a meal helps. Dr Hampton what do you think?

[@elzirabettencourt2439]

I love coffee too much, I’m hooked! I have at least 4 cups a day! 😢

[@all4jesusCarnivore]

I like the taste, and gives me energy.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Ditto

[@nate4nate5]

Coffee has the most antioxidants of any food source, but because of the caffeine content moderation is definitely key!

[@vinnyquintal9011]

I like it

[@jessie9653]

I quit coffe but im still having indigestion on carnivore i wish i could find videos to help. I took out bacon 😢. If i eat chicken for 2 days i feel fine. But when i go back to ribeye and burgers its bad again. No dairy either. It just makes me sad i also just stopped sparkling water topo chico, not sure if thats bad or not 🤷 im running out of ideas

[@wendyharris2124]

@@jessie9653 do you take baking soda in water?

[@jessie9653]

@wendyharris2124 no never tried that, just tums

[@mjones1122]

Have you tried having some vinegar before eating beef? It triggers more stomach acid which helps digestion. Baking soda reduces the acid....

[@jessie9653]

@mjones1122 no I have not I plan on not drinking any fluids before and after my meal to see that helps. I have to sleep sitting up. I eat one meal a day, I don't want to fast more because I only weigh 95lbs. But more fasting might help with inflammation

[@Milana_Kay]

Don't. Gives me the runs and messes with my digestion overall: cramps, heartburn and just inflammation. Something to take when constipated, but not in normal conditions. I also observe something Dr. Chaffee mentioned, where I get more sore after going to the gym than without. And that soreness effects lasts for about two weeks. When I don't drink it months on end, I practically don't get sore if at all just a little weak and fatigued but NOT sore. And don't get me even started on sleep, it's bad. I drink a cup of hot meat stock in the mornings instead ;)

[@DrTonyHampton]

Nice

[@karenscott8099]

I enjoy my coffee . I like bullet proof coffee as well. I have to have cream

[@DrTonyHampton]

Whenever I break from my Carnivore and have coffee, I definitely like to have butter and cream added

[@kwagnert]

At least one cup a day, but decaff and always with a couple of teaspoons of allulose ( which IS beneficial to gut bacteria and has neurological benefits. So before anyone jumps in saying no to allulose, do your research, specially the one done by professor Ben Bikman and Dr. David Permutter. Watch their episode )

[@DianaBSuteu]

I drink coffee, black, and i love the taste. It was a ritual back home. Every day, at 4PM, grampa took the manual grinder and grinded fresh coffee. Granda made it, turkish style, in ibric, on stove top. We kids had a tiny quantity. Adults had a 4 oz cup. I started drinking it regularly at around 14... I am 50 now, and reduced the intake to max 3 cups (5-8oz) a day. (In my 40s, i was drinking 8 or more a day!). Drinking it after 4 pm now days though delays my bed time. I can function without coffee, and i do not notice enhanced energy, when i wake up at 5 am, i am up. I should mention that in 2016 (when i was drinking a lot of it) i did an experiment and quit it cold turkey, and the withdrawls were horrible, like I had sciatica pain, my back, the back of my legs had pain, pins and niddles, headaches! For 2 days, then subsided and was ok. I have been carnivore since June 2024. For reducing inflamation reasons (all my life bmi 20-22, but developed hashimotos and tyroid nodule, otherwise on no meds). Thank you for you insightful video!

[@DrTonyHampton]

And thank you for commenting

[@ultramiddle4991]

Love the smell of coffee, cannot tolerate the bitterness, no matter the brand. I drink hot cocoa with fake sugar because it gives me an emotional pick up that meat cannot and it cuts the richness of meat. I have an aversion to meat’s flavor and texture plus my BP always goes up too high with salt. I’m sensitive to eggs and dairy does not digest well. I’m stuck in boredom and cocoa keeps me on meat.

[@jayhoggard92]

😊😊😊

[@DrTonyHampton]

What’s up Jay

[@andrewrivera4029]

I drink a cup of green tea first thing in the morning between 5 am and 8 am with the expectation of certain effects: wakes me up, stirs the bowel and well I love the taste. The downside for me is any caffeine later in the day I will not sleep at night also the caffeine raises my blood pressure to 130/90 ish which is supposed to be the danger zone. At noon I’ll have a decaf espresso so I don’t suffer the caffeine side effects, this routine seems to be fine with my gut.

[@hiraijo1582]

Pensionierte Ärztin hier. Ein Blutdruck von 140/90 wurde vor einigen Jahren noch als normal angesehen. Die Zielwerte werden kontinuierlich gesenkt. Meiner Meinung nach um mehr Medikamente zu verkaufen, nicht weil es gesünder wäre.

[@GlennMarshallnz]

Hi Tony, coffee is pressed seed juice which defeats the purpose of a carnivore diet. Water for the win. 👍

[@DrTonyHampton]

I’m sure that’s why it bothers my stomach whenever I consume it No argument here

[@Senergy20]

I drank coffee by the pot when I quit smoking in 2007. By 2014, after having my second child, it started causing gut problems and stomach ache. It took me a year to figure it out, and a few more years to believe it😂. I did finally give it up in 2019 when I found out I like unsweetened hot tea. It still smells amazing to me though, and still makes me ill with even a few sips.

[@DrTonyHampton]

That gut definitely does not like coffee for many people, including me

[@dirkdil8268]

I drink coffee because I'm an addict. My one last vice. Get away, get away, don't touch my coffee!

[@earlbell9030]

I drink at least 1 cup a day

[@roberttengler7100]

I stopped drinking coffee at the first of the year. Wanted to stop the addiction. Tried it again around July and thought it tasted so bad I spit it out and decided I was better off without it.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Coffee does have an interesting taste so although I haven’t given it up completely, I only use it sparingly

[@Lloue-kg3sr]

I had to switch to decaf because it makes my heart race and will increase my blood pressure. And I don't drink it very often anymore.

[@terrymccusker7779]

I drink good quality bullet coffee for the taste & buzz

[@DrTonyHampton]

Whenever I drink coffee, it’s gotta be bullet coffee

[@gwb8445]

I only occasionally drank coffee before carnivore. Upon going carnivore 5-years ago I started drinking 4-5 cups daily. For me it acts as appetite suppressor. I put one teaspoon of goat milk cream in each cup. This is about one gram of carbs per cup.

[@tlewis5901]

I drink coffee to help warm me up and for the caffeine to help pick me up, I used to do heavy cream and heavy sugar; now I do a 'bullett-proof coffee. Coconut oil and Butter every once in a while I will add heavy cream.

[@marlysleony7211]

I’m trying the new Dave Asbury “ Danger Coffee” that has electrolytes in the coffee… it’s expensive but tastes great and gave me a better energy and no cramping from extra magnesium loss thru water. I noticed less hunger. Has anyone else tried this coffee?

[@DrTonyHampton]

Thanks for the recommendation and I personally have not, but it will be interesting to see what others think

[@DLee756]

I have not tried this coffee, and I’ve never heard of it before. Thank you.

[@barbaralopez265]

I drink green tea

[@michaelstephens9852]

Should do a poll

[@winterslush]

It wakes me up

[@DrTonyHampton]

It is a powerful tool to do just that

[@arwenhardy1995]

Almost five years Keto, now carnivore. My intuition tells me that coffee has benefits for me, my heart and brain.

[@jes4026]

I like the tase of coffee but, I don't drink it right now. I was drinking too much and as a result I was getting muscle cramps in my feet and legs. It depletes magnesium in the body because of increased urination. I have oxalate toxicity and losing magnesium isn't helpful for me.

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

TBH, I'm not enamored with the taste of coffee. But when I step away from my carnivore sphere and enter my endurance performance sphere, the enormity of studies related to the positive effects on endurance performance is undeniable. I take coffee only before a long workout or race, and it's an electrolyte-infused coffee which all endurance athletes need. Win-win.

[@DrTonyHampton]

That’s pretty cool

[@MyFatAdaptedLife]

@DrTonyHampton Thanks, Dr H

[@kaweka260]

I drink coffee wirh ghee. No sugar or cream.

[@DrTonyHampton]

Delicious 😋

[@Carnivore_Resident]

The only issue is that I identify myself to socialize since I don't drink alcohol.

[@Dakiniwoman]

I drink strong black Organic Free Trade coffee every morning, first thing... I usually only drink one large cup per day. I only drink it because I am hopelessly addicted and not at all because I enjoy it. I have tried over and over to kick it, but always go back. I have been mostly Carnivore for the past six years, and for a few months now nearly 100% Carnivore. I want desperately to kick this habit as I think it is problematic for me. I do have extreme anxiety and chronic diarrhea and I think coffee is the reason, but as I say, I am an addict have not been able to kick it.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

☕️ 😉👌 Time for a cup ! _{ decaffeinated }_

[@DrTonyHampton]

👏

[@harrybloom9213]

I used to drink black coffee without any sugar or sweetener but I quit when I went on carnivore. I dont need it.

[@NasirBukhari-dd1cq]

A quick question. Is it ok to have coffee with heavy cream on carnivore

[@DrTonyHampton]

Using heavy cream in coffee on a carnivore diet is generally acceptable for most people, as it aligns with the principles of staying animal-based. 1. Carb Content: While heavy cream is low in carbs, it’s not carb-free. It typically contains about 0.5 grams of carbs per tablespoon, so moderation is key, especially for those with strict carb goals. 2. Sensitivity to Dairy: Some people on carnivore may find that dairy, including heavy cream, triggers inflammation, digestive issues, or stalls progress. If they notice any issues, they might want to try eliminating it temporarily to see if it helps. 3. Fat Intake: For those aiming for a high-fat carnivore approach, heavy cream can be a good addition, as it’s rich in fat and can help meet daily caloric needs. 4. Alternatives: If someone finds heavy cream doesn’t work for them, options like butter, ghee, or even plain black coffee could be good substitutes.

[@NasirBukhari-dd1cq]

Thank u for a comprehensive answer, I appreciate it❤

[@karenscott8099]

I drink a cup of coffee daily

[@DrTonyHampton]

If it works for you, it works for me

[@kimfairbanks2069]

Coffee was killing me 100%! On carnivore full year. Flu symptoms almost every night. Dropped coffee totally fixed! Beef, salt, water only = super thrive!

[@thecosmicbug]

Coffee makes me anxious. Gives me too much energy! It also made it hard for me to lose weight drinking it. I only use it, yes! USE it days i need it! I drink matcha 3x a day with fairlife milk and raw honey.

[@rayjames6870]

Harms.

[@Carnivore_Resident]

I drink coffee but I want to stop because I think caffeine it's messing me up with my sleep and it's very easy to over consumed so better nothing.

[@ingloid]

I don’t drink coffee but I do drink tea

[@DrTonyHampton]

Nice compromise

[@itawambamingo]

I drink coffee because I roast my own coffee in a popcorn popper.

[@DrTonyHampton]

That’s interesting 🤔

[@Savanna4318]

Respect! I also roast my own. Its been a fun learning experience. I also enjoy knowing how long the coffee has been sitting on my shelf lol fresher usually tastes better

[@violinnettespeed680]

Hi, Why isn't drinking coffee with milk allowed on the carnivore diet, even though milk is an animal product?

[@mrstoner2udude799]

I cant drink any. Ruins my sleep, even a little. And it raises my BP significantly.

[@raybarbosa2630]

Is there a difference in the benefits if you drink coffee or espresso? Europeans drink espresso all the time.

[@stavross3321]

I like to drink coffee ❤with friends socialising or just have a nice morning relaxing with a warm cup in my hands.😊 Otherwise i have not seen any benefits. All coffee studies all BS, i really do not care .

[@09roadraider40]

Foe

[@SteakmanTexas]

I quit coffee because I didn’t want to be addicted to any substance. Mission accomplished. My mornings are simple now, watching the sunrise. Plants are not helpful to human health. The good doctor cites studies, but studies are not true. They are manipulated and misleading.

[@DLee756]

Good morning, Dr Hampton. Thank you for the video!😊 GREAT information! & thank you for the sources!😊 I drink coffee most days, because I like the taste. However, I have to add heavy whipping cream, and a little sweetener, so really, I probably don’t like the taste of coffee. lol But also, I don’t feel great after I drink it, so I know that I need to eliminate it. I think that it has just become a habit at this point.🫤 I hope you have a great day! 🙏 😊

[@DrTonyHampton]

Sounds great! Whenever I have my coffee indulgences, I’ll sometimes add a little monk fruit

[@DLee756]

@ Thank you for the tip, Dr!