Coffee is a popular drink that many people rely on to start their day and give them a pick me up throughout it. Simply smelling the rich aroma of the roasted beans brewing in the morning is enough to start getting a person to feel more alert and prepared. When that first cup is consumed and kicks in it gears a person up and gets them motivated for action. However, what they may not know is that by consuming 2-3 cups of this aromatic beverage a day they may be providing preventative health benefits on a mental and physical level. These benefits have been documented by researchers in scientific fields based on conducting studies.
One of the benefits realized by researchers is that the minerals and elements of coffee help boost the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain, which in turn will help to reduce feelings of depression and allow a person to be in an uplifted
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The consumption of coffee also contributes to aiding the liver in people who drink alcohol, so the stereotype of giving a person coffee after a night of drinking actually does have a use in aiding to stave off liver damage. The likelihood that a person may have a heart attack or stroke is slightly lower for a person who includes coffee in their routine as well.
Coffee does have its side effects. It is best to drink it black, adding sugar or creamers not only add calories, but may give you a jittery feeling. According to other sources, adding half and half or liquid creamers can add almost 50 calories in coffee, whereas coffee alone is only 7 calories. Coffee will make you urinate frequently as it is a natural diuretic which causes more frequent urination, and it contains acidic elements that may cause heartburn in some certain
Conclusion: There are many reason we like to go to energy drinks including their taste and their energy boost they give us. We should really think about what they do to our bodies, and consider an alternative to keep us going. Studies have shown that coffee may actually have some health benefits like lowering the risk of diabetes, boosting energy, and decreasing the risk of
Can someone tell me why they drink coffee? Well, most people think of it as a powerful drink that gives them energy whenever they need it. I am here to tell you that coffee works a lot differently than most of us think. It does something completely different than what you might expect to your body. And coffee is not the same for everyone, to some living things it’s even poisonous. Even its name is deceiving because coffee is not even a bean at all. I am not here to dissuade you from drinking coffee, but rather inform you about how coffee affects us and how our bodies deal with it. So next time when you chug down a cup you should know what you’re doing to your body.
Coffee contains many different compounds and not just caffeine alone. Therefore, consumption of coffee results in diverse health outcomes. This means that coffee can have its advantages and disadvantages.
Coffee may help you burn fat because caffeine can boost the metabolic rate by 3-11% as well as increase the burning of fat by up to 10% in obese people and 29% in lean people(1). Caffeine can improve physical performance by stimulating the nervous system, increasing adrenaline (or epinephrine) levels in the blood, and releasing fatty acids from the fat tissues(1). There are also essential nutrients in coffee such ad vitamin B2, B5, Manganese, potassium, and B3(1). Coffee may be even more beneficial as you get older(3). Coffee can reduce the risks that are a lot more common as you get older(3). There is a semi-large association between lesser risks of death as you get older and coffee consumption in many studies(3). The reduction in risk of early of death was more significant as people reached the age of 45 or higher(3). Coffee may also lead to a lower risk of depression(2). A study looking at 208,424 depressed people found that those who had 4 or more cups of coffee a day had a 53% less chance of suicide(2). Another study found that women who drank four or more cups of coffee a day had a 20% lower risk of having depression(2). Coffee makes you happy by stimulating the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which causes euphoria and pleasant feelings(2). Drugs such as cocaine, amphetamine, and ecstasy, act on dopamine in the
Transition: When consumed safely there are many benefits. B. Benefit Caffeine can lower the risk of some diseases Recent research has shown that coffee, in particular, may help prevent diseases like stroke and certain cancers, lower our risk of Parkinson's and dementia.
According to Yahoo news the article “Go Ahead, Drink More Coffee” informs individuals that coffee decreases the risk of diseases and suicide. A study conducted in Harvard University discovered that people who consume one to five cups of coffee or regular coffee are at lower risk of dying from heart disease, neurological disease, and type 2 diabetes (Miller, 2015). Moreover, the study identified a link between lower risks of suicide in people that drank coffee. Rates of suicide have increased throughout the years and research always related the cause to depression. If the results from the research are true, than coffee can help save many lives.
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. Eighty-three percent of Americans drink coffee daily, and some more than one cup. Coffee is made by the grinding of roasted coffee seeds, also known as coffee beans, adding hot water allowing it to flow through the coffee grinds. Coffee was traditionally introduced as an energy booster to get people through the day. Today, coffee is also a social mechanism where people feel required to drink it every day. The aspect that makes coffee so addictive is the caffeine. Caffeine is not addictive the way meth or cocaine is but regular use of caffeine as a stimulate, can cause mild physical dependence. However, coffee is addicting it does allow many health benefits. Coffee can reduce the risk of type two diabetes and increase the possibility of preventing oral cancers. But like all good things, drinking coffee should not be abused, like coach Phil from Kicking & Screaming, who throughout the main part of the movie, chugged cups after cups of cappuccinos. Drinking a large amount of coffee does pose several cons. A con of coffee is an increase in anxiety, and have a negative effect on prescribed medicine.
Just as there are positive effects from caffeine there are also negative effects. Caffeine is addictive. If you are a dedicated daily coffee drinker and one day decide to give it up you will have withdrawal side effects which could include: headaches, anxiety, agitation, and restlessness.
Coffee is one of the most consumed drinks in the nation and is known to give consumers an extra burst of caffeine into their system. Coffee is a flavor that can be thrown to protein shakes, dessert, milkshakes, and even ice cream! Being one of millions of people to drink coffee it is no doubt that it is very helpful to stay awake and energized. However, with these many consumers of coffee including myself, it has come into question wither the caffeinated drink that millions of people are consuming is healthy for long term mortality, and how many cups can one drink to have it still be included in a healthy diet?
Coffee can be good for you because it wards away diabetes. According to Kris Gunnars, “The studies show that people who drink the most coffee have a 23-50% lower risk of getting this disease, one study showing a reduction as high as 67%.” People who drink a lot of coffee have a less chance of getting type 2 diabetes. If type 2 diabetes runs in your family and you drink coffee, you will have a less chance of getting it. Another reason why coffee wards away diabetes is according to www.Healthline.com, “Researchers
Black coffee is typically composed of caffeine, potassium, magnesium, manganese, riboflavin, niacin, and low levels of sodium (Coffee & Health n.pag). Coffee’s ingredients also depend on the type of added flavors, sugars, etcetera. Coffee contains the excess of about 95 percent water, in moderation, drinking coffee cannot lead to dehydration (Coffee & Health n. pag). Though, because coffee contains slightly elevated levels of caffeine in comparison to energy drinks, it impacts the central nervous system more quickly. This means that caffeine will elevate the heart rate more than an energy drink would. Adam Sinicki, from Health Guidance for Better Health, says that because of the caffeine contents, coffee would not be a suitable drink while doing rigorous physical activity. Coffee, like most things, has it’s good and bad sides. Studies have shown that coffee works against the protein said to cause Alzheimer’s disease, lowers risks of some cancers, and may improve response to hepatitis C
If you love your daily morning brew of coffee, you will also be happy to learn that coffee may lower risk of a stroke, lower your chance of developing type 2 Diabetes and even possibly lower depression. All these are plenty of reasons to indulge in the guilty pleasures of your favourite specialty coffee.
Today coffee might be the most popular drink in the world. It is said that 7 out 10 adult people drinks coffee three times or more a day. But let’s take a look of the advantages and disadvantages of coffee and how it affects the workplace. First the advantages, coffee protect you from having type 2 diabetes. Coffee has natural sugar content that makes it more blood sugar friendly. It is advisable though that you put less processed sugar when preparing coffee drinks and consume in small quantities. Coffee has anti-oxidant contents. It helps fight cancer especially colon cancer. As an active antioxidant producer, coffee can help reduce the risk of developing certain cancers. Coffee is good for the heart. It contains Tannin which promotes good cardiovascular health. In contrary to known effects of coffee to the heart, coffee does not constitute highly on having cardiovascular diseases which medical practitioners had been described. Consuming a small amount of espresso coffee can benefit your heart and have no negative effect. Coffee is good for liver therapy as it can prevent the risk of having cirrhosis. Coffee can reduce asthmatic attacks. Coffee has caffeine which helps promotes good respiratory health. Coffee is a good anti-depressant drink. Drinking coffee can bring mental focus and relaxation. The fresh scent aroma of coffee can calm mood
Cancer unfortunately is such a common tragedy that many people encounter personally or through a family/friends lifetime. I wanted to know the specific components of coffee that decreased risks of developing cancer and how effective this was. I found that as of 2010 there were nearly 400 published studies of epidemiologic research on the topic of coffee and cancer [4]. This shows that there is a large amount of interest in this topic and much research dedicated to discovering findings. Coffee consumption has claims to most typically help lessen the risk of developing liver, renal, skin, ovarian, colorectal, esophagus, and pharyngeal cancer [1]. The rich phytochemisty/antioxidant component of coffee is what lowers the risk of developing cancer. One study taken showed results of a 36% decrease risk for nonmelanoma skin cancer from six or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily [1]. Malignant hepatoma (HCC) is a common form of liver cancer which can be prevented more so with coffee consumption [1]. Liver cancer is the 5th most common cancer in males and 8th in females [5]. Three separate studies showed the results of a high consumption of coffee (6+ cups) compared to a almost never consumption (<1 cup) which gave a 50%, 55% and 43% reduction rate for liver cancer in subjects [5]. Between 1990 and 2003 among 147,227 subjects, 3 cohorts, and 15 case-control studies, and 11 countries, the results showed a 24% lower risk of colon cancer per cup consumed from
The coffee bean is one of the big sources of caffeine and coffee is the most famous beverage all around the world. Coffee plants are now cultivated in over seventy countries such as Asia, India, and Africa. In 2013/14 Brazil as the leader in the production of green coffee was 8.9 million tons, followed by Vietnam, Indonesia, Colombia and India and overall record is 150.5 million bags and it was increased in previous years. Currently, coffee has become more trendy in new generation than previous generations, the majority of adolescent caffeine consumers intake amount more than the amount needed it. coffee contained ingested to relieve or prevent drowsiness and to improve performance during sleep deprivation. Like every Drug, advantages and disadvantages, coffee has some positive and negative effects on health, dependents amount of consumption. For example coffee may confer a moderate positive effect of some major disease, including Parkinson 's disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, certain types of cancers, it may protect people from liver cirrhosis, and it can be used to treat bronchopulmonary dysplasia of prematurity, during therapy. It may help to gain the weight and decreases the incidence of cerebral palsy and cognitive delay. Caffeine also treats apnea of prematurity as a primary treatment, not a prevention. Some studies show that non-decaffeinated coffee over 5 cups per day may have a positive effect on cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease