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Is coffee on an empty stomach bad for you?
Gastroenterologists say coffee on an empty stomach is not automatically harmful, and claims it sharply raises cortisol are often overstated. Still, caffeine and coffee’s acidity may trigger reflux or stomach discomfort in some people, so symptoms matter.
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