The intoxicating aroma and an ensuing shock of alertness, indeed coffee serves as the daily wake up call for many people and provide an energy boost to our lives. It's not surprising that coffee is one of the most utilized beverages in the world. Coffee is not only a drink, but It is also a lifestyle, and it's a habit that people have taken very seriously. People usually need a cup or two to get up in the morning.
Previous studies, however, have said that caffeine addiction is not pretty. Take a look at the arguments on coffee through the centuries; the news on coffee has not always been positive. Almost all of us often hear that excess coffee consumption is harmful to health.
But... There is good news for coffee drinkers. Many coffee addicts who are very fond of coffee will be relieved after knowing this. According to two recent studies greater consumption of coffee leads to a longer life. One study surveyed more than five hundred thousand people in ten European countries and found that more consumption of coffee could significantly lower the risk of mortality. The second study focused on non-white populations. After surveying over the two hundred thousand Native Americans, African-Americans, Hawaiians, Japanese-American people, the researchers found that coffee can increases the longevity of life across various races.
Researchers suggest people to increase their consumption of coffee from three to five cups in a day, though the five cups of coffee really sounds extreme. But do you know that five cups in a day can save you from having hepatocellular cancer? That means if you drink five cups of coffee a day, then this habit can save you from liver cancer.
A small cup of coffee can increase productivity at work. Almost half of the U.S. workers agree that if they go to work without coffee, they are less productive. It is also reported in the research that caffeine-free coffee has a positive effect on health, but its effect is less than caffeinated coffee. There are so many benefits of drinking coffee as coffee is rich in antioxidants and also helps to lower the risk of cancer, heart attacks, and diabetes.
Researchers have shown that moderate consumption of coffee can be associated with many benefits like:
- Reduction of the risk of Type 2 Diabetes.
- Can reduce the chances of liver cancer by up to 50%.
- Drinking coffee also lowers liver enzyme levels.
- It helps to increase athletic endurance.
According to another survey, drinking coffee can contribute to ramp up your productivity at work — and here are two reasons why:
Helps You To Learn Things Faster
It helps you to learn new things faster. There’s a reason college campuses are home to numerous coffee shops. It’s because coffee is fuel for our brain and it helps us to work over time and learn quickly. If you are working in a hectic environment and you can't stop learning then you need a cup of coffee.
The study states that two hundred milligrams dose of caffeine prods the brain and helps to identify words and phrases more quickly. The psychologists behind the research gave a caffeine and lactose pills to healthy subjects. Those who take caffeine were able to tell more rapidly whether a sequence of letters made an exact word or a made-up word. Whether you are preparing for an exam or trying to be the master of new skills, then coffee can help you.
Helps You Stay More Alert
Caffeine contained in coffee does not wake you up. It just puts a halt in that main compound which makes us feel sleepy. A substance named as adenosine builds up in the body throughout the day which lowers the energy level of our body, and in turn promotes sleepiness. When you drink coffee in the morning, you still might be feeling tired because the adenosine is still leftover in your body. But gradually caffeine helps to block your brain’s adenosine receptors.
When you want to concentrate on an important project at the office, then you can heighten your focus by drinking a cup of coffee. That will help you to sort out the most complicated issues of the day and keep you refresh and alert.
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