While coffee does have its downfalls, we tend to only focus on the negatives and never hear anything good that coffee can do for us. Many studies have shown coffee health benefits in both the short-term and long-term.
If you’re a regular coffee drinker, congratulations! You’re helping your body gain nutrients and protect itself against disease. So next time your friend makes you feel guilty for being on your third cup, just show them this list of amazing things that coffee can do.
Just one 8oz cup of coffee contains B-vitamins, Potassium, Magnesium, and more. I bet most people drink more than 8oz, not to mention multiple cups a day, so that can double or even triple your amount of vitamin intake.
The best part? One study has shown that people get more antioxidants from coffee every day than from fruits and vegetables.
Many studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing various diseases. In most cases, the more cups of coffee a person drank, the lower their risk of disease became.
According to research, coffee drinkers have a lower chance of developing common neurodegenerative diseases; with up to a 65% decrease of Alzheimer’s and a 60% decreased risk of Parkinson’s disease.
One study that involved almost 458,000 individuals concluded that every cup of coffee reduced the risk of Type 2 diabetes by 7%.
Your liver also benefits from the more coffee you drink. Studies show up to an 84% reduced chance of developing cirrhosis and a 40% reduced risk of liver cancer.
Not only will coffee decrease your risk of being diagnosed with deadly diseases, drinking good 4-5 cups of coffee a day can make you live longer.
According to a study published in New England Journal of Medicine that followed individuals for almost 13 years found that men reduced their chances of death by 12% and women by 16%.
Caffeine seems to be the #1 reason people steer away from coffee. I can’t deny caffeine has a downfall – it’s addictive. This drug can lead to withdrawal symptoms of headache and irritability, and the more caffeine you have, the more tolerant your body becomes to its effects. So getting that energized feeling may take longer to achieve than your first cup of coffee.
But we should note that caffeine is also found in soda pop, tea, and even chocolate, with coffee simply being the biggest source. So if you’re looking to eliminate caffeine from your diet, be sure to eliminate it from all sources.
Caffeine increases brain activity and leaves us feeling more alert and energetic.
Many studies also show a short-term boost in cognitive function and mood improvement, as well as an 11% boost in metabolism and 12% increase in exercise performance.
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