Proffee: Meet the drink that became a hit on Tik Tok –

Have you ever heard of Proffee? The drink, which consists of a mixture of protein and coffee, is successful on Tik Tok and already has more than 14 million views on the social network.

“It is a protein and energy shake that consists of a mixture of coffee and protein, which can be served hot or iced. It consists of mixing a protein drink with a shot of espresso or strained coffee. It is also possible to make Proffee by mixing milk, whey protein and soluble coffee, mixing all the ingredients in a mixer”, explains nutrologist Karla Confessor, from Clínica Leger.

According to her, who is a postgraduate doctor in nutrology at the Brazilian Association of Nutrology, the novelty can be beneficial for health.

“It synergizes the benefits of its components. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and protein helps promote satiety. In this way, the combination of the two helps promote early satiety and accelerate metabolism due to the thermogenic effect of caffeine”, says Karla.

In addition, according to the nutrologist, the drink can offer focus, concentration, energy and satiety.

Despite being a mixture that can bring advantages, especially when consumed before training, the doctor warns that not everyone can drink it.

“It is recommended to drink the drink before training, as the caffeine in coffee has a thermogenic action, helping with caloric expenditure, increasing energy during exercise, minimizing fatigue and, consequently, helping with fat loss. And protein helps preserve lean mass,” he says.

“However, not everyone can drink this drink. People with heart or gastric problems, such as gastritis, reflux and ulcers, as well as children and pregnant women, should avoid consuming protein mixed with coffee. This combination stimulates the secretion of gastric juice and has a more difficult digestibility, requiring greater secretion of gastric juice for its metabolization”, he adds.

In general, the ingestion of Proffee poses no health risks. However, if consumed in excess, it can cause problems. “Risks only if intake is excessive, mainly due to excess caffeine in coffee or if someone with a known gastric problem ingests the drink”, concludes Karla.