8 Health Benefits of Coffee

Coffee, a delicious aromatic beverage that starts the day for many people around the world. Although many people drink coffee each morning to help them wake up and prepare for the day ahead, have you ever considered the health benefits of coffee? That’s right, coffee is good for you, and can help to reduce the risks of many health problems as well as having other beneficial effects. Here are a few of the health benefits of drinking coffee. 

8 Health Benefits of Coffee

Increases Energy 

Drinking coffee increases energy levels, and improves the brain functions of memory, mood, reaction times, and vigilance. That is why so many people like to drink coffee first thing in the morning or during the afternoon when energy levels start to wane. 

Reduces Pain

Studies have shown that people who drink two cups of coffee after a workout has reduced their post-workout level pain by as much as 50%. 

Decreases Type 2 Diabetes Risk

There have been many studies that have shown drinking coffee helps to reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The more coffee that you drink the more it helps to decrease the risk, and decaffeinated coffee is almost as effective as caffeinated coffee. 

May Decrease the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Studies have shown that people who drink coffee regularly have as much as a 65% decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Even for patients with the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia drinking coffee can help to slow the progression of the disease. 

Protects the Liver

Drinking coffee has been found to have beneficial effects on the liver. The liver is a very important organ for the body and many common diseases can affect how it functions such as fatty liver or hepatitis. These diseases can frequently lead to cirrhosis of the liver which essentially means the liver is covered in scar tissue. Drinking one to three cups of coffee per day can lower the risk of liver cancer and the risk of cirrhosis. 

Increase Heart Health and Decrease Heart Attack Mortality Risk

Contrary to older studies from many years ago coffee does not cause heart disease, and in fact, it may protect your heart and keep it healthier. Drinking coffee may also lower your risk of stroke. One recent study found that those who drink two to three cups of coffee daily after suffering a heart attack had less risk of dying from a heart attack. 

Protects Against Periodontal Disease and Cavities

Drinking coffee daily has been found to reduce the risk of periodontal disease, and may even prevent cavities from forming on teeth. The cavity protection only occurs when the coffee you drink is black, not when you add sugar, milk, or flavored creamers to it. 

Contains Essential Nutrients and Antioxidants

Many people don’t know it, but coffee contains several essential nutrients like riboflavin, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and niacin. Coffee may also be the biggest source of antioxidants in many of our diets. Some studies have suggested that many people get more antioxidants from their daily coffee consumption than they do from their fruit and vegetable consumption combined. 

There you have it, some of the many health benefits of coffee. There are still many others that weren’t listed here like increased weight loss, and increased hair growth. So go ahead and enjoy that first cup of coffee each day, and maybe even consider adding a second cup or two, it is for your health after all.  Cheers!

 

 

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