9. Hormone fluctuations | Coffee on an empty stomach
Drinking coffee on an empty stomach reduces the mind’s Ability to make dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure, calmness, and well-being. In certain people, this may bring about depression and anxiety. Coffee is known to increase levels of cortisol (the body’s stress hormone), epinephrine and norepinephrine that could leave you feeling nervous and nervous.