The Health Factors of Coffee

Many people drink coffee without knowing the effects that it possesses. A cup of coffee contains some harmful compounds that might affect ones body. If the beans are grown in an inorganic way, it will contain certain harmful substances, which are considered to be toxic in vast amounts. Students use coffee to stay awake studying for examination or just to keep themselves awake. Since it is a stimulant, it is mostly taken in the morning or when it is needed. Studies have shown that caffeine is not the only stimulant in coffee; other compounds do play a role. These chemical substances increase the production of adrenaline, which stimulates the hormones.

However, a coffee that has no stimulating effect is also available. This type of coffee is called decaffeinated coffee or decaf. In this type of coffee, the caffeine has been removed through a process that is called the Swiss water process. The way the Swiss water process is by soaking in the beans so that it sucks out the caffeine. The yield product is sold as natural decaf. The strength of flavor in a decaf coffee is lower compared to a regular coffee.

BENEFITS

Studies have shown that two cups of coffee per day would help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in their future life. A more recent study conducted in 2009 has also shown that those who drink three to five cups per day have decreased the risk of Dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Dementia is a cognitive impairment. A cup of caffeinated coffee a day will help reduce the risk of having gallbladder disease or gallstones, in both males and females. Coffee helps increase ones reaction time and short term recall, and basically will help cognitive attributes. Other medical illness’ which coffee helps reduce are liver disease, certain cancer types, diabetes mellitus rate, heart disease and reduce plaque.

RISKS

Many of those chemicals found in roasted coffee have been tested and over fifty percent have been proven to be harmful. Some have been proven to cause cancer. Coffee has been said to affect the inner walls of gastrointestinal organs. If someone knows that have ulcers, they should terminate the consumption of any type of coffee. Other common risk issues related with coffee are anxiety, dental health issues, blood pressure rises, cholesterol, coronary artery disease and anemia. It is highly recommended that pregnant women do not drink coffee at all.

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