Drinking coffee occasionally has an invigorating effect, but drinking too much may not be beneficial. Below, I will explain the pros and cons of drinking coffee and the correct way to consume it.
What are the benefits of drinking coffee?
1. Weight loss
Coffee has benefits for the skin. Using coffee powder for bathing is a form of thermotherapy and can aid in weight loss.
2. Metabolism
Coffee can stimulate metabolism and improve digestive function.
3. Hangover relief
Coffee has the function of relieving hangovers. Drinking coffee after consuming alcohol can quickly oxidize acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol, and eliminate it from the body in the form of water and carbon dioxide.
4. Fatigue relief
Coffee can help alleviate fatigue.
5. Gallstone prevention
Coffee can prevent gallstones.
6. Cardiovascular protection
Coffee helps protect the cardiovascular system.
7. Improved constipation
Coffee has diuretic properties and can increase urine output, thereby increasing the frequency of going to the bathroom.
What are the effects of drinking too much coffee on the body?
1. People with hypertension, coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and other diseases who drink coffee in large quantities or for extended periods of time may develop cardiovascular diseases.
2. Individuals with vitamin B1 deficiency should not drink coffee because coffee can disrupt the balance and stability of the nervous system, which is maintained by vitamin B1.
3. After menopause, women need to consume ten times the normal amount of calcium daily. Drinking coffee can reduce calcium levels and lead to osteoporosis in elderly women.
4. Excessive consumption of coffee can worsen stomach problems in individuals with gastric diseases.
5. Pregnant women who consume excessive amounts of coffee may cause fetal abnormalities or miscarriage.
6. Drinking excessive amounts of coffee can be carcinogenic for normal individuals.
7. For most people, the best way to feel invigorated is to drink one cup of coffee in the morning and one in the afternoon. Drinking more than this amount not only fails to provide an invigorating effect but can also cause restlessness and anxiety.
8. Drinking coffee while experiencing diarrhea can worsen the condition as the diuretic properties of coffee can further increase fluid loss.
9. Coffee can stimulate the contraction of the gallbladder, so individuals prone to gallstones should avoid drinking coffee.
10. Drinking more coffee than what you are accustomed to can have similar effects to consuming the same dose of a stimulant, causing nervousness and sensitivity.
How to drink coffee in a healthy way
1. Drinking coffee when tired can prevent physical and mental fatigue. When a person feels tired due to exercise or mental labor, adenosine gradually accumulates in the brain as a byproduct of energy metabolism, causing fatigue. Drinking coffee at this time allows caffeine to attach to adenosine receptors in the brain, preventing the sensation of fatigue and preventing drowsiness.
2. Drinking coffee after taking a nap can provide a good mental state after 20-30 minutes.
3. During the day, the body resists aging factors through the polyphenols in coffee, while at night, it fights aging by secreting melatonin.
4. Coffee can stimulate excessive gastric acid secretion, so individuals with excessive gastric acid should consume less coffee, especially on an empty stomach.
