Is coffee constipated?

Coffee can cause constipation. Because coffee contains a substance called caffeine, caffeine will inhibit gastrointestinal motility, but also absorb water in the gastrointestinal tract, so it shows symptoms of constipation. And caffeine also has the effect of exciting the brain, people drink too much will cause excitement at night, not conducive to rest, the body is also harmful. After showing constipation, drink plenty of water to promote the metabolism of the body, but also eat light diet, digestible food, reduce the burden on the digestive tract, relieve constipation. If constipation is very serious, after diet conditioning can not be relieved, to go to the hospital in time to follow the doctor's advice correct treatment.