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Over two billion people drink coffee everyday, yet many still believe that coffee is bad for the health. Coffee has a lot of caffeine and it has been blamed for many disorders from sleeplessness to nervousness to headaches. There are many myths about coffee and caffeine and all its evils. The most ridiculous one I heard was that it would stunt my growth if I drink too much coffee. I am only 4'11" so my parents blamed it on all the coffee I drank when I was a child. Of course, they have not thought of the fact that no one in the family is towering over 5'3".
That aside; it is high time to celebrate the benefits of caffeine. Yes, coffee is actually good for your health.
Here are the 5 major reasons why coffee is good for you.
1) It reduces risk of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's
Research had shown that 80% of people who drink two cups of coffee a day could reduce their risk of Parkinson's disease. Coffee was also proven to reduce the risks of Alzheimer's disease by up to 60%.
2) It improves brain function
The caffeine in coffee is a stimulant. It stimulates the brain, making you more alert and it increases your concentration.
3) It is full of anti-oxidant
Aside from caffeine, coffee is also full of anti-oxidant, a compound that fights the free radicals in your body. Free radicals are the number one cause of the many ails, from wrinkles to cancer. Coffee also contains quinine, a compound that makes the body more sensitive to insulin. This means that the body can absorb insulin better and therefore reduces the risk of diabetes.
4) It increases the effectiveness of painkillers
Research also showed that caffeine found in coffee helps treat headache. If caffeine is mixed with ibuprofen, it makes the painkiller work faster and longer. In fact, some powerful painkillers contain up to 120mg of caffeine, the same amount of caffeine you get in a cup of coffee.
5) It helps reduce weight
Caffeine increases the metabolic process of the body and helps in weight reduction. Caffeine is one of the major ingredients of many weight loss pills contain.
So, go on, have that cup of coffee you are dying to have.
