Coffee is a popularly used beverage in the modern world which is known for its unique taste and aroma. The popularity of this beverage is raised to such a level that many people start their day with coffee, while others prefer to have it in the evening. It is a popular belief that coffee infuses freshness and energy into the body. Apart from this, drinking coffee can also relieve physical fatigue and mental stress because coffee is very beneficial for the body. Diseases such as headaches, obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes can be reduced with their intake.

What is coffee?

It is a popular beverage that is prepared from the fruit on the tree called Coffee Arabica. The powder is prepared after frying and grinding the Coffee beans (legumes) procured from this tree. This powder is called coffee in simple language. Many types of coffee can be made from this coffee powder among these, cappuccino, espresso, cold coffee, black coffee, etc. are very popular.

Nutrients in Coffee

• Antioxidants
• Phosphorus
• Magnesium
• Folate
• Potassium
• Manganese
• Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
• Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
• Vitamin B3 (niacin)
• Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)

Benefits of drinking coffee

To lose weight-

Caffeine is present in coffee which increases the metabolism in the body. This metabolism helps in reducing weight. Apart from this, the heat generated by the metabolism also works to control obesity. Therefore, coffee has been considered a good way to lose weight.

To reduce stress-

Experts believe that the caffeine present in coffee plays a positive role in reducing stress because its intake increases the enzymes called alpha-amylase in the body which helps to relieve stress. Apart from this, for women, the fear of going into depression is reduced by coffee.

For skin-

Because the caffeine present in coffee is able to work well in the skin at the cell level, therefore, its main component works to protect the skin from the side effects of ultraviolet radiation. Apart from this, caffeine also helps in preventing the formation of fat in the skin cells. On this basis, coffee proves beneficial for the skin. Hence it is also used in many cosmetic products.

For diabetes-

According to experts, coffee contains ingredients such as quinic acid, chlorogenic acid, trigonelline, and lignin secosoleracinosol which help in reducing blood sugar by improving glucose metabolism in the body. In addition, regular intake of coffee helps reduce the risks of type 2 diabetes, increasing the activation of insulin in the body. Based on this fact, coffee intake is a good option to reduce diabetes.

To increase energy level-

According to a published report on NCBI (National Canter for Biotechnology Information), drinking coffee improves alertness and performance of daily activities. Apart from this, consuming caffeinated beverages also leads to positive changes in cognitive activities, therefore, coffee is considered an energy-enhancing beverage.

For Alzheimer's and dementia-

According to the report published on the site of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Alzheimer's is a common mental illness. Under this, the ability to remember and think starts to decrease due to which dementia also starts developing. Since the caffeine present in coffee stimulates the nervous system, it works to improve cognitive health. This is why coffee is effective in protecting against Alzheimer's and dementia.

For Parkinson's disease-

Parkinson's is a type of brain disease that affects the central nervous system due to which the nerve cells present in the brain are not able to produce sufficient amounts of an element called dopamine. As a result, the person has a lot of difficulty in walking and balancing. This condition is called Parkinson's disease. According to a published report on National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), coffee contains neurostimulators that stimulate the nervous system and its neuroprotective properties. For this reason, coffee is considered good for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Side effects of Coffee

According to the American Food and Drug Administration Association, sometimes an excess of caffeine-rich coffee can cause some health problems. These are as follows-

• Insomnia problem.
• Upset stomach.
• Increased heartbeat.
• Nauseated feeling.
• Feeling of anxiety and nervousness.
• Headache.