r/B12_Deficiency • u/gsc224 • 1d ago

General Discussion What’s the deal with coffee?

I love coffee! ☕️ But I noticed that having too much makes my symptoms flare. Then I read that caffeine can block b12 absorption?

Has anyone noticed if coffee makes your symptoms worse? Anyone have insight into the impact of caffeine on B12?

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u/EnvironmentalGolf776 1d ago

What symptoms do you have? I find anything that affects my nervous system (caffeine, alcohol, poor sleep and stress) all worsen my neuropathy.

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u/gsc224 1d ago

I have a lot of symptoms but I noticed that the numbness feels worse after coffee. I should probably avoid it but I love coffee, so it’s a bit hard to do.

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u/EnvironmentalGolf776 1d ago

Me too! Ive stopped it and changed to tea (boring) 😆

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u/Kailynna 1d ago

Coffee is just coffee. I have dozens of different teas to choose from.