HEALTH BENEFITS OF COFFEE AND CAFFEINE

 

Caffeine is a natural stimulant most commonly found in tea, coffee, and cacao plants. It works by stimulating the brain and central nervous system, helping you stay alert and prevent the onset of tiredness.

Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages. Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients, it also seems to be quite healthy. Various Studies show that one can get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and vegetables combined. Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases and help to build a strong immunity. .

Caffeinated soft drinks hit the market in the late 1800s and energy drinks soon followed. Nowadays, 80% of the world’s population consumes a caffeinated product each day, and this number goes up to 90% for adults in North America.  

MYTHS FOR CAFFEINE!

People have so many myths related to caffeine. People thinks that Caffeine's effects are addictive. Caffeine is bad. Caffeine can cause heart related problems. Caffeine have some adverse effects on children. Well these all thoughts are true if and only if you are consuming caffeine in high amount or in excess. If you are sensitive to caffeine then need extra care. If you enjoy the taste and tolerate caffeine content, don’t hesitate to pour yourself a cup or more throughout the day.

You all have to know that caffeine has some health benefits also: -

• Caffeine will help you burning fat: - Caffeine is found in almost every commercial fat – burning supplement — and for good reason. It’s one of the few natural substances proven to aid fat burn. Several studies show that caffeine can boost your metabolic rate by 3–11%.

• Caffeine drastically improve physical performance: - Caffeine stimulates your nervous system, signaling fat cells to break down body fat. But it also increases adrenaline (hormone that prepares body for intense physical exertion)  levels in your blood.

• Contain essential nutrients: -Coffee contains several important nutrients, including riboflavin, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium and niacin.

• Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes: - For some reason, coffee drinkers have a significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Studies observe that people who drink coffee have a 23–50% lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes. One study showed a reduction as high as 67%.

• Protection to liver: - Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of cirrhosis, which can be caused by several diseases that affect the liver. People who drink 4 or more cups per day have up to an 80% lower risk.

• Caffein fights depression: - Coffee appears to lower your risk of developing depression and may dramatically reduce suicide risk. 

ENJOY YOUR DAY AND QUALITY TIME WITH CUPS OF TEA OR A COFFEE WITHOUT ANY HESITATION. BUT YES NOT IN EXCESS. 4 TO 5 CUPS IN A DAY WILL NOT HARM YOU. 

-Sakshi Verma