The average person in the United States and many other countries begins their day with a cup or two of coffee. In fact, the drink is very important to the productivity of many people. The question that is on the minds of many is whether or not the drink has health benefits in addition to keeping us all awake.Some people have reported that coffee gives them an irregular heartbeat or a headache. This might mean that there is some variability with respect to the ability to tolerate the drink.Coffee contains many different compounds. It is a truly complex substance. The amount of caffeine that is in coffee is variable. It ranges from 30 mg to 175 mg per cup of home-prepared coffee. Caffeine is the most common psychoactive drug that is used around the globe. It achieves its effects through the antagonism of the adenosine receptor. Adenosine is a brain chemical that causes feelings of drowsiness.
Also, caffeine elevates blood pressure, increases metabolic rate, and causes diuresis. As long as a person is not pregnant, moderate caffeine intake is not linked to any adverse effects. Coffee is the number one dietary source of antioxidants in many countries. Coffee beans contain phenolic antioxidant compounds. The major polyphenol in coffee is chlorogenic acid. Coffee has been featured in more than 8000 professional medical studies over the past 40 years. The research has been generally positive, but some of the data has been difficult to interpret, for various reasons.Many studies indicate that coffee consumption can help prevent some chronic illnesses. The remainder of this article will go into the details of this topic. It should be emphasized that research has been generally positive, and so there doesn't seem to be any reason to quit a coffee habit.The following are the health advantages of coffee:
