GOOD COFFEE
The moderate consumption of good coffee is a healthy habit ancestrally rooted in the history of many people.
The number of consumers continues expending and the study of its benefits has been deepened over the last few years.
Can stimulate brain activity
Several studies have demonstrated the power of coffee in the brain. It can relieve headaches and be a great stimulant in lack of concentration.1
Can provides cardiovascular protection
As a result of some studies, it is known today that moderate coffee consumption up to 3 cups a day can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.2
Can influence the mood
Coffee stimulates the transmission of dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and joy.3
Can ward off depression
Studies indicate that regular consumption of coffee helps to reduce depression as well as to preserve the memory at more advanced ages.4,5
Can reduce the risk of type II diabetes
Further investigations have demonstrated that regular and moderate consumption of coffee can reduce by 25% the risk of type II diabetes.6
Recent investigation shows that it can prevent certain types of cancer
New research reveals that coffee can reduce the risk of cancer, in particular in the liver and prostate in men.7,8
Can prevent neurological diseases
Studies suggest that regular and moderate coffee consumption may preserve age cognitive capacity and reduce the incidence of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s diseases.9,10
References:
1.http://coffeeandhealth.org/topic-overview/coffee-and-the-mind 2.http://www.livescience.com/50012-coffee-heart-attack-risk.html 3.http://www.blisstree.com/2012/11/20/mental-health-well-being/coffee-makes-you-happy-caffeine-study/ 4.http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/750420 5.http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/caffeine-healthy-diet-may-boost-memory-thinking-skills-alcohols-effect-uncertain-201406187219 6.http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-11/k-mcc111014.php 7.http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/291686.php 8.http://www.caffeineinformer.com/caffeinated-coffee-the-anti-cancer-wonder-drug 9.http://coffeeandhealth.org/topic-overview/coffee-and-alzheimers-disease 10.http://coffeeandhealth.org/topic-overview/coffee-and-parkinsons-disease