[ Lifestyle ] For Skin to Longevity, Here Are 5 Health Benefits of Coffee

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There are many people who find it difficult to start the day without sipping a cup of coffee. You're one of them? Yes, the very quick taste and jolt of caffeine can indeed make a big difference to starting the day. But there may be other things we haven't realized about the real health benefits of drinking a cup of coffee.

On closer inspection, coffee has tremendous health benefits. A series of studies in the scientific community have suggested coffee can reduce the risk of chronic disease. Well, here are at least 5 health benefits of coffee, which you may not have realized or felt.

 

•  Increase metabolism

Of course, these benefits will not compensate for the impact of being in the gym. However, the caffeine in coffee is a stimulant that can indeed increase the body's metabolism. The potential benefits are very clear for people who enjoy enjoying black coffee without sugar. Black coffee is also known to help prevent the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. A study in 2013 found that there was a 12 percent reduction in risk for people who drank two cups of coffee every day. In fact, the findings seem to have a stronger impact on womenThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sti[CENSORED]tes that consumption of 400 mg of caffeine per day is a safe standard for adults.

 

•  Rich in antioxidants

A study in 2004 found that coffee is likely the single largest contributor to antioxidant intake. Coffee is a rich source of antioxidant chlorogenic acid, among other antioxidants. Researchers at Cornell University, New York, United States, previously found these nutrients can prevent vision loss to blindness, and glaucoma. This is because chlorogenic acid, as you age, can lead to retinal damage. Antioxidants such as caffeic acid, consumed in 1-2 cups of coffee can also fight inflammation throughout the body, and help prevent certain chronic conditions. If you are really interested in enjoying the antioxidant benefits of coffee, stick to the caffeinated option, as the antioxidant capacity is reduced by the decaffeination process. Apart from antioxidants, coffee contains a variety of well-known micronutrients. For example, one cup contains 14 percent of the recommended dietary allowance for a vitamin called riboflavin.Riboflavin plays a role in helping to produce energy and regulate the nervous system properly.

 

• Make exercise easier

Having trouble finding inspiration for going to the gym? Sipping a cup of coffee before the activity, maybe it can help. Coffee is associated with an ergogenic effect on exercise performance, which means that it can increase endurance if you drink it before you start exercising. One study in the Journal of Applied Physiology asked researchers to add caffeine to an athlete's routine before hitting the gym. Athletes who received caffeine rated their exercise as easier, and more enjoyable, than those who did not.

 

• Maintain heart health

This may seem controversial. But research shows that coffee can help our hearts age well. In one 2015 study published in the journal Heart, people who drank 3-5 cups of coffee a day had a lower risk of artery blockage and heart attack, but when it comes to heart protection, it may be better to avoid filtered coffee. like a drink made with a French press. Because studies have shown, unfiltered coffee can increase LDL cholesterol, a type of bad cholesterol.

 

• Helps regulate emotions

Coffee may lower the risk of depression. A decade-long study published in JAMA Internal Medicine previously revealed this.

That said, research describes a reduced risk of depression for people who regularly drink coffee.

More and more researchers are looking for this connection.

For one, neuroscientists at Harvard University recently released a review showing that coffee has the potential to reduce the risk of depression by 33 percent.