Body’s Reaction to Drinking Coffee Every Single Day in Life

Gloomy or Not, A Cup of Freshly Brewed Coffee Does the Job

Coffee is a beverage that is enjoyed by people around the world alike. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee tempts any of us and there are some who cannot get out of bed without drinking their first coffee. Any time of the day when we feel lethargic or devoid of energy, a cup of coffee revitalizes the body and keeps us energetic. So, what happens to the body when we drink coffee every single day?

Drinking coffee might decrease the risk of heart diseases: Drinking around 3-5 cups of coffee a day is linked to decreased mortality rates, decreased risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s, dementia, liver cirrhosis and certain cancers including liver and endometrium. There are some studies that even promote drinking coffee for longevity. Experts in this field claim that black coffee works best due to its improved antioxidant effect.

Helps to improve overall mood: Apart from preventing the risk of diseases the caffeine in the coffee is related to brain health as well. When you restrict consumption to a minimum, the caffeine has a positive impact on the brain, improves mental alertness, uplifts your mood and makes you feel good. Upsurge in mood levels causes a down surge in suicide risks as it puts off chances of depression. A Harvard study also proved that individuals who consumed between 2 and 3 cups of coffee a day cut their suicide risk by 45%.

Brain health includes not only mood-related changes but cognitive abilities too. One of the latest studies show that caffeine improves memory skills after 24 hours of drinking confirming that it has long-term effects on memory in humans.

Benefits the athlete: Coffee has a great effect on the athlete’s mental and physical well-being. The caffeine content in coffee improves physical performance-aerobic and endurance. The optimal caffeine levels that promote performance in athletes include anywhere between 2 and 6 milligrams of caffeine per kilogram of body weight. For instance, a person weighing 68 kilograms can drink up to 4 cups of coffee daily. Caffeine blocks the realization of the adenosine chemical which is responsible for the tired feeling and hence decreases the chances of fatigue.

Daily routine gets hampered: As the saying goes ‘Too much of anything is good for nothing’, drinking too much coffee can cause anxiety, stress, insomnia, restlessness and caffeine addiction. Too much coffee consumption (up to 8 cups) can cause headache and show different effects on different individuals. Read more about the side effects of caffeine addiction and ways to combat it from the website www.firsteatright.com.

BP levels might rise: Coffee intake can increase BP levels sometimes, but this is a temporary effect that has no disastrous effects in the long term. The effects on BP levels due to food habits was not observed with caffeine consumption and coffee doesn’t have disastrous effects on blood vessels as well.