Few people can think of an ideal morning without their favorite cup of Joe. Caffeine is a powerful energy booster that can ensure your day starts off well. Beyond that, coffee has also been linked to various long-term health benefits. Here are six benefits of drinking coffee.
Increased Energy Levels
Caffeine works as a stimulant for the central nervous system. It helps boost energy and fight fatigue. It blocks adenosine receptors in the brain, which prevents you from feeling sleepy or sluggish.
Lower Risk of Depression
Coffee drinking can lower your risk of depression, with four or more cups per day having a vastly more noticeable effect. Drinking coffee might also lower the risk of death by suicide.
Lower Risk of Type-2 Diabetes
Regular coffee drinking could decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes. This could be because coffee can protect the beta cell function in your pancreas, which is what produces insulin that regulates blood sugar. One study suggests cumulative effects, with more cups (research tested up to five per day) lowering the risk further.
Improved Heart Health
Coffee drinking may help your heart health and it may lower risks of stroke by around 20% for three to four cups per day. Keep in mind that since coffee has caffeine, it could raise your blood pressure, so limit your caffeine consumption if you have a history of blood pressure issues.
Increased Longevity
You may lessen your risk of diseases like stroke, kidney disease, and coronary heart disease, especially in women.
Lesser Risk of Alzheimer’s
Drinking two cups of coffee daily has been shown to protect from developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially in women over the age of 65.
A Cup of Java
Although coffee may provide certain health benefits, too much caffeine isn’t good for you. It could give you a hard time going to sleep, possibly give you anxiety, and could increase your heart rate. Studies suggest keeping to about four cups per day.
