Coffee has been a best friend of breakfast for a long time. Recently, more and more researches have proven that coffee is not only good for energy boost but also has a lot of health benefits.
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- Coffee can help people more energetic and increase energy levels. This may be obvious but because of the caffeine, coffee can wake you up in the morning.
- Coffee can help people burn fat. Caffeine in coffee can increase the burning of fat and physical performance so it’s a good idea to drink a cup of coffee before exercising, however, this effect of fat burning can diminish in long-term coffee drinkers.
- Coffee may lower type 2 diabetes. Several studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of getting type 2 diabetes.
- Coffee may lower the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Some studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
- Coffee may lower the risk of Parkinson’s. Some studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease because of the caffeine.
- Coffee can protect liver. Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of cirrhosis, and liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
- Coffee can fight depression and make people happier. Studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing depression.
- Coffee can lower the risk of stroke. Some studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of stroke.
- Coffee is a good source of antioxidants. Coffee contains a big amount of antioxidants, which prohibits oxidation of molecules in our body and are very important for our health.
However, drinking too much coffee can have negative effects. Some studies have shown that excessive amount of caffeine can cause anxiety, depression, and it may reduce a women’s chances of getting pregnant. But as long as the amount is moderate, coffee has a great health benefit.