Encyclopedia | Coffeepedia
As we know, coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Pure coffee (which is consumed without sugar or milk) contains high antioxidants and several nutrients that are beneficial to the body, such as riboflavin (vitamin B2), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), manganese, potassium, sodium, magnesium, and niacin (vitamin B3).Many people think that the benefits of coffee have only been considered as an energy booster or when they are sleepy. In fact, many studies reveal that coffee also has various health benefits. Here are some of the benefits of drinking coffee:
Reducing the Risk of Depression and Brain Function Disorder
Based on research conducted, drinking at least 4 cups of caffeinated coffee redues the risk of developing depression by 20%. Other studies have shown that coffee may be able to maintain brain health, thereby preventing dementia and stroke. To get the benefits of coffee on this one, it is recommended to consume coffee prod ucts that contain high caffeine.
Reducing the Risk of Getting Type 2 Diabetes
A study conducted by a leading university stated that people who consumed more than a cup of coffee per day for 4 years, had an 11 % lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.However, coffee is not the only thing that affects the risk of diabetes. In addition, keep in mind that adding too much sugar to coffee, can actually increase the risk of developing this disease.
Lowering the Risk of Liver Disease
A study revealed that coffee has the potential to reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis in alcoholics, by up to 22 %. Those who consumed 2 or more cups of coffee had a 66 % reduced risk of dying from cirrhosis (hardening of the liver). Drinking coffee can also reduce the risk of liver cancer, fatty liver, and bile diseases such as inflammation and gallstones. According to one study, coffee consumption lowers the risk of developing liver cancer by up to 40 %. From the same study, consumption of coffee as much as three cups a day, can reduce the risk of deveop ing liver cancer by more than 50%.
Keeping Your Body Slim
The caffeine content in this drink is able to speed up metabolism and help the fat burning process in the body. Black coffee without sugar is a drink that contains very low calories. Therefore, coffee is believed to be useful to help keep the body slim. Besides being drunk, this effect is also said to be obtained through coffee enemas. However, you need to know, the various benefits of coffee above still require further research to strengthen the existing evidence. For those of you who have stomach acid disease, high cholesterol, high blood pres sure, thyroid disease, sleep disorders, or are pregnant, it is recommended to reduce coffee consumption and consult a doctor to find out the safe limits of consumtion. This is important to prevent unwanted coffee side effects
THE RIGHT TIME TO DRINK COFFEE Coffee is commonly known as the morning drink. But from a medical point of view, drinking coffee in the morning is not good for the body’s metabolism. When is the right time to drink coffee? At the hour we know as the coffee break, 09.30-11.30 is the time when cortisol levels in the body decrease. Coffee should be consumed when the production of the hormone cortisol is low, while in the morning this hormone is usually at its peak. The hormone cortisol or commonly called the stress hormone plays a role in increasing alertness. And Also, drink coffee 30 minutes before exercising for maximum results and energy. Don’t drink your coffee when… The Cortisol levels rise at: 08.00-09.00 am. Then, 12.00-13.00 pm and finally 17.30-18.30 pm. For that, it’s good to hold yourself to drink coffee at the following hours. The effects of caffeine in the body can last up to 6 hours. For that, it is recommended to stop consuming coffee in the afternoon. Finally, coffee or other caffeinated drinks should not be consumed close to meal times.
