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2. Thyroid medication "Levothyroxine, the standard treatment for an underactive thyroid, is highly sensitive to timing – and your morning coffee can get in the way.

Studies show that drinking coffee too soon after taking levothyroxine can reduce its absorption by up to 50%. Caffeine speeds up gut motility (the movement of food and waste through the digestive ...

Here’s how to make sure it doesn’t interfere. Take levothyroxine or bisphosphonates on an empty stomach with water, and wait 30-60 minutes before drinking coffee or eating breakfast.

Background Many older persons use the thyroid hormone levothyroxine which is often continued for life. Scientifically, there is much uncertainty whether simple continuation is the optimal approach.