Can You Combine Altavera And Coffee? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

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Expert opinion from Cassia D Muller

Bechelor in Nutrition · 2 years of experience · Brazil

You can, but carefully. Altavera, like any drug containing ethinyl estradiol, may potentiate the side effects of caffeine by increasing its concentration in the blood. Too much caffeine can cause effects like nausea, nervousness or insomnia.

Expert opinion from Kenny Putri Kinasih

Bachelor's degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Indonesia

Alta-vera is a hormonal drug that prevents pregnancy. On the other hand, coffee contains caffeine. This substance could prevent the absorption of the drug so that the effectiveness of the drug is disrupted.

Expert opinion from Maria Arienti

Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina

You may combine caffeine with birth control pills, although you must know that this, may generate a few mild side effects, including headaches, jitteriness and insomnia.

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