subject: Common Health Benefits Of Coffee Today [print this page] Today, a good number of people will often start a day with a hot cup of coffee. This is because it usually rejuvenates a person making them feel sharper. However, it has recently been found that this is not the only reason that people take a hot cup of coffee. Coffee has been found to have a number of health benefits, and they can be gained by any person who takes it in moderately.
Coffee was first discovered in the Ethiopian highlands, from where it was later taken to Yemen; from here it seems to have spread all over, and today it is grown in multiple locations, and sold in all places in the world.
The main subspecies of coffee that are grown all over the world are the Robusta and the Arabica coffee sorts. The Arabica is well liked since it tends to have a great flavor, and it also has a lower level of caffeine. The coarser flavor of the Robusta species is not as well liked.
Coffee is filled with a good number of antioxidants and nutrients. Chromium and Magnesium which are also found in it also help the body process and regulate insulin in blood. This is important because it is a great way through which diabetes can be prevented from occurring.
Coffee is also a great source of omega-6 fatty acids that are important in the body since they support brain functions, aid in the growth and promotion of skin, bones, and also help the bodys metabolic processes. Omega-6 fats are the good fats and matter a lot in the body. Therefore, every time you take a cup of coffee you are doing yourself a favor by giving the body these much needed fats.
Another benefit of coffee is that it helps people reduce the incidence of getting Parkinsons disease. The reason that has been given for this is that the caffeine in the coffee delays the onset of the disease, and in some cases the disease does not occur at all. In addition, it has also been reported to reduce the risk of dementia by over sixty percent. Therefore, it is quite important, having so many potential benefits for ones health.
Nonetheless, just like most things, if you take too much of it, you may experience some side effects. Therefore, it needs to be taken in the right amounts or else it may bring problems. For example, women who take coffee while pregnant have a higher risk of miscarrying, or they may give birth prematurely. People who get heartburn should also avoid it since it may aggravate their condition. Measure and moderation, as well as knowing your body and health condition, are key when it comes to any substance to take in, and coffee is no exception.
So, coffee has many benefits, but in order to reap their benefits, a person should not overdo it since they may get addicted to the brew, or suffer some consequences. But, when taken in the right amount, there are many benefits to be had.
