While coffee may be an integral part of many people’s diets, some individuals may find that drinking it causes stomach discomfort or heartburn. The good news is that not all coffee affects everyone similarly – some varieties are even low acid which may alleviate acid reflux symptoms for certain individuals. Furthermore, organic beans may be better for digestion because their harmful chemicals won’t be readily absorbed by your digestive tract.

Coffee’s caffeine content can make it hard on your stomach, as a stimulant that can cause various forms of digestive distress including indigestion, nausea and heartburn. Exact effects vary according to genetics, how much coffee is consumed and an individual’s tolerance level; but caffeine’s primary action on these effects lies within stimulating the central nervous system into producing more norepinephrine/epinephrine, stimulating muscles of the GI tract into producing acid that then leads to discomfort and pain; especially true for people sensitive to caffeine who consume too much at once.

Conventionally-brewed coffee may contain chemical residue from its production process that gets consumed by consumers during consumption, according to research. While organic varieties tend to contain lower levels of residue as farmers don’t use pesticides on crops as often, acid levels in each cup still vary and may impact how much can be drunk before experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort.

Other factors that can influence stomach sensitivity of coffee include eating before drinking it, pregnancy or lactose intolerance. Roasting process and other factors also have an effect.

To determine whether coffee will affect your stomach negatively, the best way is to give it a try and monitor how it makes you feel. All organic or non-organic coffee may not necessarily have lower acidity than others, so it’s essential that you pay close attention to the type of bean, roasting process and brewing method being utilized. Notably, some manufacturers claim that double-fermented or green coffee has less acidic qualities for all people; however, no evidence supports their claims. Bottom line, organic coffee should only be consumed if your health priorities include minimizing pesticide exposure and supporting sustainable farming practices. Otherwise, experiment with different brands and varieties until you find one that suits you. In any event, buying organic helps support an industry which prioritizes healthy ecosystems, sustainable methods and superior-quality coffee.