How Healthy Is Coffee?

By Gwuin Ridofob


We often hear that you shouldn't drink too much coffee due to the caffeine and other elements that it has. It is true that coffee is a stimulant and that if you drink it with lots of cream and sugar there can be empty calories adding up. However, when it comes to coffee and your health, there are plenty of benefits that you may not know about.

Antioxidants

Coffee contains powerful antioxidants that can flush toxins from your body. Even if you eat right and exercise, you can't control exposure to free radicals in the air you breathe. These antioxidants also help to improve the skin cells by repairing damage that has been done to them. In that regard, drinking coffee can help you to look younger without spending a fortune on those various anti-aging products.

Caffeine

Caffeine isn't necessarily as bad for you as some claim. If you look at pain medicine, you can see that some does contain caffeine. This can help you to feel alert and to have more energy through the day. You can even find that a cup a day will cause you to become more productive. That is one of the reasons why people seek out a cup in the afternoon.

This can come at a price though. What you might not realize is that when you drink coffee too late, it can impact your sleep. You will need to look at what time of the day you need to stop drinking coffee to ensure you are able to sleep well.

Asthma

For those who have trouble breathing, asthma is a real concern. Those who drink coffee on a regular basis are less likely to have asthma attacks. When one does occur, it is also possible to be less severe.

Teeth

Trigonelline that can be found in coffee is responsible for the aroma and bitter flavor. It is also an anti-adhesive that has the benefit of being an anti-bacterial. Studies have shown that there is a chance that this can protect your teeth and prevent cavities.

Prevention

Coffee has been associated with helping to prevent various health problems too. Studies show that drinking coffee daily can reduce the risk of dementia as well as Alzheimers disease. There are experts that believe it can also reduce the risk of Parkinson 's disease. Drinking a couple cups of coffee per day can lower the risk of colon cancer by 25%. The risk of liver cancer can be reduced by 50%. The risk of Cirrhosis to the liver can be reduced by as much as 80%.

Coffee can also help to fight heart disease. When you add it to a healthier lifestyle, there is a good chance you can decrease health problems that include arrhythmia, hypertension, and Atherosclerotic Disease.

The risk of gall stones is also reduced when you drink coffee on a regular basis. There are compounds found in coffee that help the body to maintain the necessary liquids for the gallbladder and to have enough bile. When there isn't enough bile, there can be obstructions in the intestine. Gallstones can cause a great deal of pain as well as fatigue and jaundice. Drinking coffee daily can reduce that risk by half.

It comes as no surprise that most people know what type II Diabetes is. With it, there are some health concerns that are also a concern for people. But, when a person drinks 3 cups of coffee daily, men could possibly reduce their risk by 60%, while most women can see a decrease in their risk by 30%. This is in part largely due to the antioxidants known as Tocopherol and Chlorgenic. Even the magnesium coffee offer will help you to ensure you maintain proper glucose levels and blood sugar.

Men that have fertility problems will also see concerns with low sperm count will drop. As you begin to increase the amount of coffee you drink, there is a boost to the chances you have of having a baby. This is all done without having any fertility drugs.

Conclusion

As you can see, there is a link between coffee and good health. If you love coffee, then you can now also feel good about drinking it. Like other things, you will need to be sure you do it in moderation and monitor what goes into the coffee. If you drink it black, you will have the most health benefits. You just need to be careful about things like artificial sugar that can be harmful to your health.




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