Helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease and prostate cancer, prolongs life
Coffee has many health benefits. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]
Many people start their morning with morning coffee. Even though we are well aware of the harmful effects of caffeine addiction, we cannot escape from the sweet temptation of coffee. That’s what makes coffee so enticing. If you can’t avoid it, you should enjoy it. Many studies have shown that drinking coffee in moderation is good for your health. The American science and culture portal ‘Studyfinds’ pointed out ‘7 health benefits of coffee’. Here are some examples of when to avoid coffee.
1. Coffee Lowers Your Risk of Death
According to the results of a study that analyzed more than 185,000 adults at the University of Southampton in the UK, drinking coffee in moderation lowers the risk of death from various diseases and symptoms. A cup of coffee a day was found to reduce the risk of dying from heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease, kidney disease (kidney disease) by 12%. People who drank two to three cups of coffee a day had an 18% lower risk of death.
In another study, the University of Southampton in the UK analyzed 218 papers on the health effects of coffee. The results showed that drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee a day lowered the risk of suffering from or dying from heart disease and reduced the risk of developing diabetes, liver disease, dementia and certain cancers.
2. Coffee increases test scores and has an awakening effect with just its scent
A research team at Stevens Institute of Technology in the United States analyzed the effect of 100 college students taking the algebra test in the Graduate School of Business Admissions Test (GMAT). The study found that college students who took the test in a computer room that smelled of coffee performed significantly better than those who did not. Smell is one of the most powerful senses. In another study of 871 people, the scent of coffee showed an arousal effect, such as increasing concentration and vitality and increasing heart rate.
3. Coffee burns fat by activating ‘brown fat’
A study from the University of Nottingham, England found that drinking a cup of coffee activates brown fat in our body. Brown fat helps you lose weight by burning much more fat (calories) than white fat. Previously, brown adipose tissue was thought to be present only in children and hibernating mammals, but it has been found to be present in human adults as well. Brown fat burns calories to keep the body warm.
4. A cup of coffee lowers your risk of prostate cancer
Drinking coffee every day can prevent prostate cancer (prostate cancer) and increase the survival chances of these cancer patients. According to a study by Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, people who drank coffee every day had a 10% lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those who did not. Participants drank 2 to 9 cups of coffee daily. Those who drank more coffee had a 12% lower risk of developing prostate cancer. There were limitations, such as relying on participants’ answers for data on coffee consumption. Coffee improves blood sugar levels, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, and affects sex hormone levels, lowering the risk of prostate cancer, the researchers said. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that 1 in 8 people will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
5. Coffee Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk
According to a study conducted by a research team at Ediscowan University in Australia that followed more than 200 men and women for 10 years, drinking two cups of coffee a day significantly lowered the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, it was found that drinking coffee had a positive effect on aspects related to brain health, such as planning ability, self-control, and executive power. In particular, coffee slows down the accumulation of amyloid protein in the brain, which is considered a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. The research team did not define an ideal daily amount of coffee or an upper limit for coffee consumption. Professor Samantha Gardner of the research team analyzed, “If a cup of home-made coffee weighs 240 grams on average, drinking two cups of coffee a day can reduce cognitive decline by 8% after 18 months.”
6. Drinking two cups of coffee daily can help lower blood pressure
A research team from the University of Bologna in France compared and analyzed the blood pressure levels, coffee consumption habits, and clinical data of 720 men and 783 women. The results showed that people who drank 1 to 3 cups of coffee a day had significantly lower blood pressure than those who did not.
7. Coffee boosts cardio performance
It was found that coffee drinkers completed the cycling exercise (5km section) faster than non-coffee drinkers. This is the result of a study by a research team at Coventry University in the UK that analyzed the effect of coffee on exercise targeting 38 men and women.
◇If you need to refrain from drinking coffee= People with insomnia, people with stomach problems, people with frequent urination, people with severe osteoporosis, and people taking cold medicines and pain relievers should refrain from drinking coffee. Caffeine’s stimulating effect may exacerbate sleep disorders. Coffee promotes gastric acid secretion and diuretic action. Caffeine ingredient sends calcium related to bones out of the body. When the caffeine in coffee and the caffeine in drugs combine to cause an overreaction, it can cause heart palpitations and insomnia.
