Sea Moss Gummies + Coffee?? Safe or nah?
Alright, so I've been taking sea moss gummies for about a week now (the berry flavor from that one brand, you know the one). I usually take them in the morning with my coffee. But then I saw some TikTok saying you shouldn't mix sea moss with coffee because it cancels out the benefits? Something about the caffeine blocking nutrient absorption? I'm an intermittent faster so coffee is basically my breakfast lol. Anyone know if this is legit or just fearmongering? Also I sometimes add a scoop of collagen to my coffee, is that too much? Pls help, I don't wanna waste my money.
Ooh I've tried those berry ones! Taste like a fruit snack, honestly. But to answer your q: I've been mixing mine with coffee for months and I'm still alive lol. Not sure about the nutrient absorption thing but I feel fine. I will say tho, if you're adding collagen too, watch out for the texture... sea moss gummies + coffee + collagen = kinda weird aftertaste? Maybe its just me. I usually take mine after my first meal to be safe, but thats just cuz I like the taste better with food.
Namaste, Sam. From a yoga/ayurvedic perspective, sea moss is a cooling food and coffee is heating, so combining them might disrupt your digestion if you're sensitive. But if you feel good, no worries. I personally take my sea moss gummies with warm lemon water in the morning, not coffee. Maybe try spacing them out by 30 mins? Also, intermittent fasting + coffee + supplements can be rough on the stomach. Just listen to your body. And yes, collagen in coffee is fine, I do it sometimes.
Med student here, not a doctor yet, but I've done some research on this. The claim about coffee blocking nutrient absorption is mostly overblown. Caffeine can inhibit iron absorption slightly, but sea moss is mainly known for iodine, zinc, and some vitamins. The bigger concern is that sea moss can be high in iodine, which can affect thyroid function if you overdo it. Coffee won't 'cancel' it out. As for collagen, no known interaction. But if you're taking sea moss for thyroid support, talk to your doc before combining with other supplements. Also, that TikTok probably just wanted views.
Thanks everyone! Sounds like I'm overthinking it. I'll just keep taking them with coffee but maybe not every single day. And I'll skip the collagen sometimes to see if the taste improves lol. Appreciate the help!