There is no doubt that one of the most popular drinks in the world is coffee. You may be wondering why it's considered one of the best beverages of all time.
Coffee contains antioxidants that cleanses your body and reduces the risk of some diseases. It also has a body stimulant called caffeine, which keeps you on-the-go but on the other hand, this stimulant is getting few claims saying it has negative effects on the human body too.
Here are some good and bad health benefits that you might want to know in drinking coffee.
Rich in vitamins and minerals.
Coffee contains some of the B-complex vitamins which are B1, B2, B3 and B5. These vitamins helps convert food into energy that our body needs. It also has minerals like Manganese, Magnesium and Potassium that can contribute to our body's daily needs.
Caffeine can enhance your brain functions
This makes you think better and feel alert. Caffeine blocks the brain hormone called adenosine. This is the hormone that promotes sleep. By blocking the adenosine, the brain increases its activity rate.
Reduces the risk of getting Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
As posted by Medical Daily, a study has proven that a cup of coffee contains an antioxidant called polyphenols. This antioxidant prevents the primary markers of Alzheimer's disease which are known as amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.
Those who are drinking coffee daily reduces 25% risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to Coffee and Health. Approximately three cups of coffee daily reduces the risk up to 32% of getting PD.
Lowers the risk of getting type 2 diabetes
Coffee stops the toxic accumulation of human islet amyloid polypeptide (hiAPP) that increases the risk of diabetes. The coffee compounds that prevents diabetes are Caffeine, Caffeic acid, and Chlorogenic acid.
Chinese researcher, Dr. Kun Huang said, "We exposed hIAPP to coffee extracts, and found caffeine, caffeic acid, and chlorogenic acid all inhibited the formation of toxic hIAPP amyloid and protected the pancreatic cells."
People who drinks coffee have high chances to live longer than those who don't as long as they take in the right amount that the body needs.
Too much caffeine can lead to sleeping disorders and anxiety.
Coffee is a good brain stimulant so if you have taken too much of it, you will be in trouble. Too much caffeine in the body can cause jitteriness and anxiety. This can also cause heart palpitation. Your brain activity will be too high and you won't feel any sleepiness.
Once the effect of caffeine is gone, your body will feel very tired and restless. There may be decaffeinated coffee available but the good health benefits won't be the same compared to the coffee with natural caffeine content.
