The health benefits of Coffee that You probably Didn't Know about

Coffee is one of those products about which experts do not agree in any way whether it is harmful or useful. It is understandable — in addition to caffeine, which can be addictive and negatively affect heart health, the effect of adding sugar, high-calorie cream and other ingredients is also taken into account here. Nevertheless, there are many studies claiming that coffee is not only not harmful, but even a very healthy drink. At the same time, experts agree that it is better to consume black coffee and, of course, it is very important to know the measure! Therefore, pour yourself a cup of fragrant coffee and enjoy it without any remorse while reading this post…

Do you feel how your back hurts from constantly sitting in the office? Get up and get some coffee! First, you will relax. And secondly, according to a study published by BioMed Central, drinking coffee can relieve lower back pain. Coffee, of course, will not solve the problem of a really sore back, but a break for a cup of coffee during an eight-hour working day at the computer will not hurt anyone.

We all know how important and useful it is to consume a sufficient amount of antioxidants. To achieve this goal, you can eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, and you can drink your favorite coffee. According to a study by the University of Scranton in In Pennsylvania, coffee is not just full of antioxidants, but is "the number one source of antioxidants in the American diet."

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, which in the worst case can lead to death. Coffee is one of the products that can contribute to the fact that you don't have to worry about it. According to a study published by Oxford University in early 2015, drinking coffee can lead to a "slight reduction" in the risk of melanoma. Despite this, those who drink coffee in liters, of course, should not, armed with this information, run to sunbathe for hours under the scorching sun. And by the way, pay attention — the participants in this study drank less than four cups of coffee a day.

Those who drink one cup of coffee at a time may have noticed the appearance of a feeling of nervousness and anxiety caused by an overabundance of caffeine. It turns out that in order to use coffee, on the contrary, to fight stress, you just need to use your nose. The Washington Post cites studies that have shown that the smell of coffee beans alone can reduce stress levels. Do you remember the commercials in which people enjoy inhaling the aroma of freshly brewed coffee? Perhaps their creators knew something about it…

The conventional wisdom is that coffee can't be good for the heart in any way because of the caffeine it contains. However, according to a study published by the British Medical Journal, moderate coffee consumption leads to "a decrease in subclinical coronary atherosclerosis." Again, the key word here is "moderate." We do not encourage you to drink a liter of coffee a day, but a couple of cups of your favorite drink may well reduce the risk of heart disease.

Former professional wrestler and now Hollywood star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says he likes to drink coffee before his epic workouts. NY Times confirms that Dwayne knows what he's doing. Researchers have found that the caffeine contained in a cup of black coffee has the ability to "postpone the feeling of fatigue and improve mood." However, before you run to Starbucks right in front of the gym, it's worth considering that strong coffee can also cause a feeling of satiety, and this is not very good for training.

What could be better than a cup of strong coffee in the morning after a stormy night spent at the bar? Moreover, unlike alcohol, the use of which is known to greatly harm your liver, coffee and tea can have the opposite effect. In an article published in the medical journal Gastroenterology, drinking coffee and tea was associated with a reduced risk of chronic liver disease.

Anyone who has ever encountered Parkinson's disease among their loved ones knows how serious and terrible it is. The results of a study published by the American Medical Association have brought good news for those who are concerned about this disease. The study links more coffee consumption with a significantly lower number of cases of the disease. Researchers believe that it is the caffeine contained in coffee that is a crucial factor in reducing the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

It is unlikely that anyone will think of a connection between coffee and suicide. However, according to a Harvard School of Public Health study, coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of suicide. Here is more information from this study:

According to the US National Institutes of Health, drinking coffee can make you happier. And interestingly, it's not just about caffeine. According to a study, drinking some sweetened beverages increases the risk of depression. However, drinking coffee, on the contrary, you can reduce it. Everyone wants to be happy, and a regular cup of hot coffee in the morning can definitely help you feel like that sooner or later.

In general, dear coffee lovers, be healthy and happy!