Think the author's case is extreme and so is his remedy.. For most that drink 3-4 cups a day or so there's no need to stop imho.
There's numerous benefits that keep appearing in medical lit, including protection vs atrial defibrillation, stomach cancer etc.
For me I stopped briefly during bad bout of gastritis with all the withdrawal symptoms listed but have resumed since. No known bad effects so far. Yes my tummy is not in ideal condition but that's due to other vices like alcohol.
There's numerous benefits that keep appearing in medical lit, including protection vs atrial defibrillation, stomach cancer etc.
For me I stopped briefly during bad bout of gastritis with all the withdrawal symptoms listed but have resumed since. No known bad effects so far. Yes my tummy is not in ideal condition but that's due to other vices like alcohol.
Ymmv