Reported by the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, too much coffee consumption can lower confidence and concentration when under stressful situations. This is certainly contrary to the beliefs of coffee enthusiasts.
But, that does not mean you have to turn away from the drink. A recent research shows that coffee can be a helpful stimulant when consumed in the right way and amount. What's the point?
Here are 9 amazing benefits that you can get from coffee.
1. Fight cancer
Previously, coffee is suspected as a carcinogen. However, the opinion was denied by The World Health Organization which states that there is no relationship between coffee with cancer-causing.
In fact, after reviewing more than 1000 studies, the world health organization found the conclusion that consuming a cup of coffee every day can reduce the risk of liver cancer by 15 percent.
2. Helps overcome liver damage due to alcohol
Overall, researchers have observed over 430,000 participants and found that drinking two cups of coffee a day reduced the risk of liver cirrhosis by up to 44 percent.
The study also found that the daily consumption of coffee increases the risk of cirrhosis.
One cup of coffee a day can reduce the risk of cirrhosis by 22 percent, while two cups of coffee may reduce the risk of cirrhosis by 44 percent.
Meanwhile, three cups of coffee can reduce cirrhosis by 57 percent. In fact, four cups of coffee can reduce up to 65 percent.
However, too much coffee will be bad for other body parts.
3. Burn fat
Do you feel more excited after drinking a cup of coffee? More than that, coffee not only keeps you awake but also increases your metabolism.
A study in 2013 published by Nutrition and Metabolism found that consuming caffeine before physical activity can generate body energy through fat burning.
Before exercising, drink a cup of coffee and do a movement that focuses on burning fat to get maximum results.
4. Accelerate recovery
There is a sense of pride and satisfaction when the muscles in the body feels sore after exercising. However, the constant feeling of stiffness sometimes makes us lazy to exercise again the next day.
To fix this, you can drink coffee before starting activities and sports.
A 2013 study published in the Journal of Strenght Conditioning and Research found that muscle pain was significantly reduced after strength training in participants who drank coffee one hour before weight training.
5. Improve memory
Would not it be better if we could remember the conversations and events in more detail? You can do a perfect office presentation and will probably win more arguments with your partner.
A study of 2014 found that coffee can help do all those things. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that caffeine increases the brain's ability to create long-term memory.
Consuming 200mg or one cup of coffee every day can improve the brain's ability to record and remember many things.
6. Improve endurance
The athletes are always looking for ways to get better and break the record. Two studies in 2013 found that coffee can help a person move stronger and longer.
Research conducted in the UK found the fact that athletes triathlon who drink coffee before the race can race 5 percent faster.
While research from the University of Rhode Island found that atllet who coffee before practice can do more reps than those who do not mengkomsumsinya.
7. Protecting DNA
Antioxidants have many benefits, from skin care to cancer fighting. Well, it turns out coffee beans contain these antioxidant compounds.
Research from the University of Scranton explained that coffee is a source of antioxidants that exceed the content of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables.
So change your soda consumption with coffee (even decaffeinated coffee) to strengthen the DNA and fight free radicals that can cause cancer, Alzheimer's and heart disease.
8. Lacking sorrow
According to research from Harvard's School of Public Health, coffee can make a person's mood better.
Research in 2013 found the fact that coffee acts as an antidepressant and significantly curbs the risk of suicidal tendencies. Drink two to four cups per day to boost your mood.
9. Improving performance in bed
Caffeine stimulates the rising adrenaline that is beneficial not just to boost your physical strength. Research from McKendree University found a positive correlation between the level of adrenaline and attraction-alias increase stamina on the bed.
But, drink only one glass per day to maximize this benefit. Too much caffeine can have the opposite effect, which increases the anxiety and buildup of libido.
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