Coffee is second only to green tea. Recent studies show that coffee lovers are less susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, cancer, colon cancer, and diabetes. And the probability of dying from heart disease among coffee lovers are also lower.


Of course, coffee is not suitable for all. In some people this drink can cause insomnia, restlessness and disturbance of heartbeats. Large amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of miscarriage. Besides some coffee drinks (naprimer, your frappuccino) are very high in calories. But if your favorite coffee drink, then you will be interested to know what benefits it can bring to your health. So, coffee will help:

1. To prevent Alzheimer's disease

A 2009 study showed that middle-aged people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day, the probability of getting at more Mature age Alzheimer's disease is reduced by 65 percent compared with those who drinks coffee in smaller quantities or does not drink at all. Caffeine reduces the production of the protein beta-amyloid, the accumulation of which occurs in the brain with Alzheimer's disease.

2. To reduce the risk of cancer

The antioxidants in coffee, can prevent several types of cancer. The study of Japanese scientists showed that women who drank three or more cups of coffee a day, the risk of colon cancer was twice lower compared with those who did not drink coffee. In addition, the coffee lovers the risk of cancer of the liver was 41 percent lower than in those who do not drink coffee at all. Other studies showed a decrease in Coffeemania the risk of endometrial cancer, kidney cancer and oral cavity.

3. To protect against diabetes

The results of a study of people with high risk of diabetes have shown that drinking coffee reduces the risk of 2nd type diabetes to 60 percent. Even beginners coffee risk of developing the disease was lower, than those who never drank coffee. Antioxidants, minerals and caffeine in coffee, improve glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity.

4. To reduce the pain before and after training

The study of young people revealed that drinking caffeinated coffee per hour to heavy physical exercise helps to avoid pain during exercise. During earlier studies of young women, it was found that caffeine intake before exercise reduces pain after exercise by 50 percent. This is due to the caffeine, which blocks the activity of such chemicals, as adenosine. It activates the pain receptors in cells.

5. To reduce the risk of gout

Studies have shown that drinking coffee reduces the risk of gout, and painful disorders of the joints (especially on the big toes of the feet). In one study men middle-aged and older who 4-5 cups of coffee a day, it turned out that they had a 40 percent lower than the probability of occurrence of gout than those who abstain from this drink.

Another study of women and men have shown that drinking coffee reduces the level of uric acid in the blood, that is the substance that is associated with the occurrence of gout.

6. To save from death due to heart disease

Recent studies show that coffee lovers are less likely to die from heart disease. For example, a 2008 study showed that women who drank 2-3 cups of coffee a day, the risk of dying from heart disease was less than 25 percent than those who drank less than one Cup per month. The antioxidants in coffee, have a beneficial effect on the heart, for example, improves the function of blood vessels, reduce inflammation and protect cholesterol of low density from oxidation.

7. Save memory

According to the study, coffee helps to maintain a solid memory. One study of older women who use more than three cups of coffee a day, showed that they experienced less difficulty in performing tests on memory than those who drank one or fewer cups of coffee a day. In the tea-drinkers had the same success, as tea also contains caffeine. During one study of older men who use three cups of coffee a day, it was revealed that their cognitive performance is higher than those who drank more or less than the number of cups.

8. To protect against Parkinson's disease

Several studies have linked the consumption of coffee with a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease. For example, in a study in 2007 found that people who use 1 to 5 cups of coffee a day, the chance of developing neurodegenerative disorders reduced by 50 percent. Scientists believe that caffeine may protect against Parkinson's disease, because it helps deliver to the brain such chemical substance, such as dopamine.

9. To reduce the likelihood of stones

Coffee reduces the risk of gallstones and kidney. The study found that women who drank at least four cups of coffee a day, the need for surgery to remove gall stones was less than 25 percent in contrast to those who did not drink coffee.

An earlier study found that men who use coffee, also decreased the risk of gallstones. Caffeine prevents the formation of gallstones due to the launch of the mechanism of reduction of the gall bladder and the increased secretion of bile. As for kidney stones, caffeinated coffee without caffeine reduces the risk of their appearance due to its diuretic effect.

10. To reduce the risk of stroke

The study found that women who drank four or more cups of coffee a day, the risk of stroke is less than 20 percent compared with those who drank one Cup per month. Protective effect of coffee was more clearly expressed in non-smokers. In women who never smoked or dropped, and drank at least four cups of coffee a day, the risk of stroke was reduced by 43 percent. As in the case of heart disease, antioxidants improve blood vessels.

PS: I Advise you not to drink a lot of coffee, better lean on tea and coffee a couple of times a week.