Did you know there are numerous health benefits of drinking coffee?
Here are 20 reasons why drinking coffee is good for you and has health benefits. Now everything should be done in moderation, however coffee has so many positive health benefits to ignore. The freshness of the coffee is directly proportionate to the benefit. So, making sure your coffee is roasted fresh and keeping it in the whole bean, up until you are ready to brew makes a better cup of coffee, but also helps maximize the health benefits below.
1. Reduces the Pain– Two cups of coffee can cut post-workout pain by 48%.
2. Protects against cirrhosis of the liver– Coffee lowered the liver enzyme levels of coffee drinkers.
3. Lowered risk of Type 2 Diabetes– Those who consumed 6 or more cups of coffee per day had a 22% lower risk of diabetes. Risk of Type II diabetes decreases by 9% for each daily cup of coffee consumed. Decaf coffee decreased the risk by 6% per cup.
4. Lowered risk of Alzheimer’s disease– There is considerable evidence that caffeine may protect against Alzheimer’s disease.
5. Reduce risk of depression– Women who drink 4 or more cups of coffee were 20% less likely to suffer from depression.
6. Protection against Parkinson’s– A study found that caffeine combined with EHT (a compound found in coffee beans) provided protective benefits to rats that were genetically predisposed to developing Parkinson’s.
7. Coffee drinkers have less risk of heart disease – People who consumed 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day were less likely to show the beginning signs of heart disease.
8. Coffee drinkers have stronger DNA– Coffee drinkers have DNA with stronger integrity since the white blood cells of coffee drinkers had far fewer instances of spontaneous DNA strand breakage.
9. Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis– 4 cups of coffee a day may help protect against the development and reoccurrence of MS. It is believed that the coffee prevents the neural inflammation that possibly leads to the disease developing.
10.Coffee reduces colorectal cancer risk and helps those with colon cancer survive longer– Even moderate consumption of coffee can reduce the odds of developing colorectal cancer by 26%. This protective increases with more consumption. Colon cancer patients who increased their coffee consumption during treatment survive longer and have better health outcomes than patients who do not consume coffee.
11. Reduced Liver Cancer Risk – Those that consume 1-3 cups of coffee a day have a 29% reduced risk of developing liver cancer.
12. Less Gout Risk – Risk of developing gout (in men) decreases with the increasing coffee consumption.
13. Longevity– Women who consume coffee had a lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease and other factors, which therefore promotes a long lifespan. Men who drink at least 3 cups of coffee per day have a 24% less risk of dying early from disease.
14. Prevent Retinal Damage – Chlorogenic acid (CLA) which is one of the strong antioxidants found in the coffee bean, may prevent retinal damage due to oxidative stress.
15. Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter- Caffeine blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain, which causes a stimulant effect. This improves energy levels, mood and various aspects of brain function.
16. Can Help You Burn Fat – Several studies show that caffeine can increase fat burning and boost your metabolic rate.
17. Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance – Caffeine can increase adrenaline levels and release fatty acids from your fat tissues. It also leads to significant improvements in physical performance.
18. Contains Essential Nutrients – Coffee contains several important nutrients, including riboflavin, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium and niacin.
19. The Biggest Source of Antioxidants in the Western Diet– Coffee is rich in powerful antioxidants, and many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and veggies combined.
20. The Biggest Source of Antioxidants in the Western Diet– Coffee is rich in powerful antioxidants, and many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and veggies combined.
*caffeineinformer – https://www.caffeineinformer.com/7-good-reasons-to-drink-coffee
**Healthline – https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-13-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee#TOC_TITLE_HDR_14
