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In the modern world, most of the food we crave is bad for us. We are taught from a young age that fast-food, sugary treats and soft drinks are at the top of the food pyramid; only to be consumed in moderation on rare occasions. However, one welcome exception to this appears to be coffee. Not only is coffee a delicious beverage that we drink for enjoyment, it is actually good for us too. But what exactly are the health benefits of coffee? There are actually many answers to that question, and some may surprise you. From your heart to your liver to your brain, here are some of the healthiest effects of coffee drinking.
Coffee may cause you to live longer
Yes, believe it or not, coffee may actually lead to a longer life for its regular drinkers. In one study, amazingly, coffee consumption was linked to a lower risk of death, regardless of other factors such as age, weight and even alcohol consumption. How can this be? The truth is that scientists haven’t fully explained what it is about coffee that seems to lead to a larger lifespan. However, it appears that some of the leading causes of death, such as coronary heart disease, strokes, and kidney disease, are less likely to affect you if you are a coffee drinker.
Coffee may reduce the risk of contracting type 2 diabetes
Diabetes affects millions of people around the world. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that leads to your blood sugar levels being too high. This has serious consequences for the everyday lives of sufferers, with symptoms ranging from tiredness and thirst to serious issues with your organs. It appears that coffee drinkers are less likely to contract this common form of diabetes in the long term. It’s not certain why exactly that is, however, scientists theorise that it has something to do with the pancreas. Coffee is thought to help preserve beta cells in the pancreas which relate to insulin production.
Coffee increases your energy
We all know anecdotally that coffee gives you a boost and wakes you up in the morning. But how exactly does it accomplish this? The short answer is that coffee contains caffeine. After we drink coffee, our bloodstream absorbs the caffeine and it makes its way to our brains. Here, it blocks certain neurotransmitters that regulate the flow of dopamine and other substances that affect your energy levels, causing you to feel more alert. There are even some studies that suggest coffee increases athletic performance.
Coffee may boost metabolism
Another effect of caffeine is that it appears to increase our metabolic rate. This means that coffee drinkers’ bodies will potentially process and burn through more calories quicker than their coffee-free counterparts. This means that coffee has real potential as a means to help us regulate and lose weight.
Coffee may reduce the risk of depression
We’ve already seen how coffee affects the brain by reducing feelings of fatigue. As it turns out, it may affect the brain in other ways. A large-scale study of all the evidence concerning the effects of coffee on depression found that coffee is associated with lower rates of depression. Incredibly, the prevalence of depression was 8% less per cup of coffee drunk per day on average. Understanding exactly why this connection exists will take more work, but in the meantime, we can say with a reasonable amount of confidence that coffee drinking is good for your mental health.
Coffee is good for your liver
Although the liver isn’t the first thing that springs to mind when we think of coffee, it appears that there is a strong link between the two. When researchers measured enzyme levels in subjects’ livers, they found that coffee drinkers were far more likely to be in the healthy range, which is great for overall liver health. In addition to this, coffee drinkers were far less likely to suffer from liver scarring and liver cancer and were also less likely to contract liver disease.
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Of course, as the old saying goes, “Everything in moderation.” Coffee is not a miracle cure and you should limit your consumption to a reasonable level. That being said, it’s clear that the health benefits of coffee are wide-ranging and far-reaching. This is another great reason to provide great coffee for your office, as it is beneficial to health as well as being a morale booster for your employees. When you rent a coffee machine from Cuco, you will gain access to high-quality, barista-style coffee for the whole office, all for a great price. Don’t forget, this comes with free installation as well as a free, weekly service to keep your machine clean and running properly. If you’re interested in finding out more, don’t hesitate to get in touch today!
