The Medicinal Benefits of Coffee
The medicinal benefits of coffee have been used for hundreds of years . In the past 20 years, coffee has become associated with name brand companies with sugar-laden, artificially sweetened, calorie compact drinks. The beauty and benefits of the black cup of coffee are discussed below.
Health Benefits of Coffee, Based on Science
- Can Help You Burn Fat by increasing your metabolism.
- Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance stimulating the nervous system to produce epinephrine and increasing blood flow and influencing performance.
- Contains Essential Nutrients such as Riboflavin, Pantothenic acid, Manganese, Potassium, and Niacin
- Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter by increasing neuron firing in the brain.
Current research is also verifying the protection of the liver, decreasing the chance of Alzheimers, reducing the chance of Type II diabetes, stroke and dementia by drinking coffee.
These benefits would be eliminated if overuse (as with any substance) is abused. Drinking 10 cups of coffee/day can negate all the good benefits of caffeine and increase anxiety, decrease digestion and elimination and reduce sleeping abilities.
Coffee combined with sodas, sugars and artificial sweeteners will also have a negative affect on your body. Remember, balance and homeostasis is the goal. The lighter the bean, the stronger the coffee. Work with your Chiropractor on the right amount of coffee/caffeine that will benefit you.