Studies on how coffee affects the human body, showed very interesting and slightly unexpected results. So, when you sit down tomorrow morning at a table with a cup of coffee, you will know a little more about this amazing drink.
Pros:
1. Coffee reduces the risk of developing diabetes
Scientists found that people who drank from 4 to 6 cups of coffee a day lowered their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30% when compared to those who drank 2 or fewer cups a day. This figure increased to 35% for those coffee lovers who drank more than 6 cups a day. And if you have already submitted how many cups you drink per day of work in the office - you approximately know your results. But even if you do not drink coffee at all, there is no room for concern, at least in connection with this. By the way, coffee with caffeine and without it in this case give close results.
2. Coffee fights against the effects of free radicals
We often forget that coffee is really a natural drink and, like all edible plants, coffee beans contain more than 1000 natural compounds. These phytochemicals can help prevent various diseases. Many of them are antioxidants, i.e., protect cells from damages that cause free radicals. These properties of coffee are considered the most useful.
3. Coffee improves memory and cognitive functions
Researchers describe how the participants in the experiment who drank coffee every morning with caffeine presented the best test results associated with remembering new information. Coffee can improve cognitive abilities - especially with age. Another study showed that the combination of coffee with something sweet has even greater impact. The main conclusion: the combination of two substances of natural coffee improves the memory and quality of cognitive activity in terms of constant attention and the effectiveness of working memory. Coffee increases the efficiency of all areas of the brain responsible for these two functions. This conclusion supports the idea of interaction between two substances in which each enhances the action of the other.
Minuses:
4. Coffee increases the risk of osteoporosis
It is true that coffee can lead to the elution from the body of calcium in the urine. About 5 mg of calcium is lost when consuming every 200 ml of coffee. But these harmful properties of coffee can easily be compensated with two tablespoons of yogurt or milk per cup.
5. Coffee is the cause of early wrinkles
Although this drink contains antioxidants, if you drink too much coffee, it can cause earlier wrinkles on the face. This occurs as a result of dehydration, which is the most damaging to the skin. Therefore, when you drink a cup of coffee in the morning, do not forget to drink water in parallel.
6. Coffee can lead to weight gain
Sugar swelling in the blood due to caffeine can contribute to a significant extent to the emergence of a strong sense of hunger. Coffee is closely related to food. For example, we usually combine coffee with sweet dessert or a bun for breakfast. In addition, when energy is depleted by caffeine, people often feel an increased appetite for fatty foods - to replenish energy and replenish nutrients.
7. Standard coffee is treated with pesticides
Coffee, as a factory product, is one of the most pesticide-treated crops. At its cultivation chemicals, pesticides and herbicides are used - none of these substances is useful. If you want to get maximum protection, you should drink coffee with the name "organic". If it's decaffeinated coffee, it's best to make sure that caffeine is removed naturally, without the use of chemicals. Often a standard decaffeinated coffee contains more chemicals than "normal", i.e., than caffeine.