Caffeine puts your kidneys to work — but is that a good thing or a bad thing? In this episode of Trust Your Health, we explain how caffeine’s mild diuretic effect influences hydration, what kidney stones really are and how caffeine impacts your risk, and what people with kidney disease need to watch for. Learn how to keep your kidneys healthy while still enjoying your daily coffee or tea.

For some, coffee is no problem — but for others, it leads to bloating, cramps, diarrhea, or heartburn. Why does caffeine seem to upset some people’s digestion and not others? In this episode of Trust Your Health, we uncover how caffeine affects your gut motility, stomach acid, microbiome, and even conditions like IBS. Learn why genetics and baseline gut health matter, and what you can do if caffeine is making your digestion miserable.

Your liver is the unsung hero of caffeine metabolism — but how much can it really handle? In this episode of Trust Your Health, we break down how your liver processes caffeine, why some people metabolize it faster than others, and how your genetics and caffeine’s half-life affect your tolerance and sleep. Learn how to spot the signs of overload, and how to adjust your habits to keep your liver — and your whole body — working at its best.