Science Confirms: The Effects of Daily Coffee Consumption on Your Body
1. Coffee Makes You Smarter
Do you start your day with coffee and something sweet?
Research has shown that coffee can help increase your attention and concentration.
Researchers at the University of Barcelona have shown that the brain works more effectively when we consume a combination of coffee and glucose.
2. Happier Thoughts
A cup of coffee in the morning gives you more energy and helps you wake up. But it also reduces the risk of depression.
A study of over 250,000 adults at the American Academy of Neurology has found that the antioxidants in coffee are very good for health.
“This comprehensive, positive study recommends that regular consumption of sugary drinks reduces the risk of depression in adults, just like coffee,” the press release said.
3. Reduces the Risk of Diabetes
Diabetes is an umbrella term for diseases that affect the amount of glucose in the blood. Over time, the disease can have a devastating effect on the body.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common, affecting the way our bodies process blood sugar. Type 2 diabetes affects 90 to 95% of all diabetes cases.
Studies show that heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
“People who drink four or more cups a day have a 50% lower chance of developing Type 2 diabetes. And each additional cup of coffee reduces that risk by another 7%,” according to the Journal of Agricultural & Food Chemistry.
4. Protects Against Alzheimer’s
Italian scientists claim to know how much coffee you should consume to get the best protection against memory problems.
According to a study of 1,500 people between the ages of 65 and 84, one cup of coffee a day keeps Alzheimer’s away
The study looked at the development of mild cognitive decline, increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
“Therefore, regular coffee consumption can have neuroprotective effects against mild cognitive decline,” according to the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
5. Reduces the Risk of Heart Disease
If you are concerned about your heart, try to drink three to four cups of coffee a day.
Researchers have studied the link between arrhythmias and caffeine intake.
At least 2.7 million people live with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, and other heart-related diseases.
The results showed a link among the 23,000 participants. Those who regularly drink coffee have a much lower risk of atrial fibrillation than those who drink much less coffee.
6. Protection Against Parkinson’s
Coffee could also work wonders in protection against Parkinson’s.
Researchers at Linköping University have discovered a genetic variant that also provides protection against Parkinson’s, especially if you drink a lot of coffee.
7. It Makes You More Friendly
Something as simple as holding a cup of coffee can influence how outsiders perceive us.
In the journal Science from 2008, psychologists at Yale University showed that people view each other as friendlier and more pleasant when they have a warm cup of coffee in their hands.
These ‘compliments’ were not given to people holding a cold drink.
8. Protection Against Cancer
Some studies suggest that coffee can reduce the risk of cancer, but not cure cancer.
For example, women who drink up to four cups of coffee a day have a 22% lower risk of developing endometrial cancer than women who do not drink coffee. This was reported by Live Science.
9. Coffee Can Save Your Liver
Researchers have observed how a few cups of coffee a day can make a big difference in people with cirrhosis.
A total of 9 studies, involving 430,000 participants, found that coffee drinkers can avoid liver cirrhosis, especially in people who drink alcohol.
I knew coffee had some health benefits, but so many, that’s a surprise!
So, be sure to share this story with all your coffee-loving friends!
