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7 REASONS WHY COFFEE IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR YOU & YOUR HEALTH

In recent years and decades, scientists have studied the effects of coffee on various aspects of health and their results have

been nothing short of amazing. !

Here are 7 reasons why coffee may actually be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet. As long as it is carefully

selected, well roasted and freshly served.

COFFEE CAN MAKE YOU SMARTER

Caffeine potently blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, leading to a net stimulant effect. Controlled trials show that caffeine improves

both mood and brain function. By blocking the inhibitory effects of Adenosine, caffeine actually increases neuronal firing in the brain and the

release of other neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine

COFFEE CAN HELP YOU BURN FAT AND IMPROVES PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Caffeine raises the metabolic rate and helps to mobilize fatty acids from the fat tissues. It can also enhance physical

performance. !

Caffeine, partly due to its stimulant effect on the central nervous system, both raises metabolism and increases the oxidation of

fatty acids

COFFEE MAY DRASTICALLY LOWER YOUR RISK OF TYPE II DIABETES

Drinking coffee is associated with a drastically reduced risk of type II diabetes. People who drink several cups per day are the least likely to become diabetic. In observational studies, coffee has been repeatedly

associated with a lower risk of diabetes. The reduction in risk ranges from 23% all the way up to 67%

COFFEE MAY LOWER YOUR RISK OF ALZHEIMER'S AND PARKINSON'S

Coffee is associated with a much lower risk of dementia and the neurodegenerative disorders Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s. In prospective

studies, coffee drinkers have up to a 60% lower risk of Alzheimer's and dementia. Coffee may lower the risk of Parkinson's by 32-60%

COFFEE MAY BE EXTREMELY GOOD FOR YOUR LIVER

Coffee appears to be protective against certain liver disorders, lowering the risk of liver cancer by 40% and cirrhosis by as much as 80%. Multiple studies have shown that coffee can lower the risk of cirrhosis by as much as 80%,

the strongest effect for those who drank 4 or more cups per day.

COFFEE MAY DECREASE YOUR RISK OF DYING

Coffee consumption has been associated with a lower risk of death in prospective epidemiological studies, especially in type II diabetics. In two very

large prospective epidemiological studies, drinking coffee was associated with a lower risk of death by all causes.

COFFEE IS LOADED WITH NUTRIENTS AND ANTIOXIDANTS

Coffee contains a decent amount of several vitamins and minerals. It is also the biggest source of antioxidants in the modern diet. A cup of coffee contains:

!6% of the RDA for Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5).

11% of the RDA for Riboflavin (Vitamin B2). 2% of the RDA for Niacin (B3) and Thiamine (B1). 3% of the RDA for Potassium and Manganese.

7 REASONS WHY COFFEE IS ACTUALLY GOOD FOR YOU & YOUR HEALTH

this presentation is based on the scientific research provided by: Caffeine and coffee: their influence on metabolic rate and substrate utilization in normal weight and obese individuals. K J Acheson, B Zahorska-Markiewicz, P Pittet, K Anantharaman, and E Jéquier Effects of caffeine ingestion on NE kinetics, fat oxidation, and energy expenditure in younger and older men P. J. Arciero , A. W. Gardner , J. Calles-Escandon , N. L. Benowitz , E. T. Poehlman Effects of caffeine on energy metabolism, heart rate, and methylxanthine metabolism in lean and obese women D. Bracco , J. M. Ferrarra , M. J. Arnaud , E. Jequier , Y. Schutz Does caffeine intake protect from Alzheimer's disease? L. Maia andA. De Mendonça

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