Coffee has a beneficial effect on he alth as it has numerous healing properties. That is why coffee beans are a raw material highly valued by the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, including because they contain substances that delay the body's aging processes. Check what properties coffee has and what it is used for.

Contents:

  1. Coffee - a source of caffeine
  2. Coffee - anti-cancer properties
  3. Coffee improves memory and concentration
  4. Coffee and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease
  5. Coffee - nutritional values ​​(per 100 g)
  6. Coffee reduces the risk of diabetes 2
  7. Coffee supports weight loss
  8. Coffee helps with allergies and asthma
  9. Coffee with milk is bad?
  10. Coffee and drugs
  11. Coffee - side effects, contraindications
  12. Coffee flushes magnesium out of the body?
  13. Coffee - care properties

Coffeeis obtained from the seeds of the red fruits of evergreen coffee trees (Coffea) grown in the tropics, mainly in Africa and South America, where theirhealing properties are knownandapplication . The seeds are dried and roasted, as a result of which they turn brown.Coffeeis also a drink brewed from roasted and ground coffee beans.

Most of the coffee you consume comes from Robusta or Arabica varieties. As much as 70 percent World-produced Arabica variety is aromatic and mild in taste. Robusta comes from Southeast Asia and Brazil, has a slightly bitter taste and contains approx. 50 percent. more caffeine than Arabica.

It is worth knowing that every day in the world people drink over three billion cups of coffee. The highest consumption per capita is recorded in Scandinavia (even over 10 kg per year). In Poland, consumption is estimated at 1-1.5 cups per day, which corresponds to an annual consumption of approx. 2-3 kg .¹

Coffee - a source of caffeine

Caffeine is the most famous and valued component of coffee, which determines its healing properties. Caffeine has been used in anti-migraine, anti-asthmatic, analgesic and stimulant preparations. The treatment dose is 200 mg, which is the equivalent of approximately 4 cups of espresso, 3 cups of instant coffee, 2 cups of ground coffee and approximately 20cups of decaffeinated coffee .¹

Caffeine content in different types of coffee¹

Coffee typecaffeine content
cup of black coffee70-140 mg
cup of instant coffee95 mg
espresso cup57 mg
iced coffee cup50-70 mg

For comparison, an incomplete cup of black loose tea contains 65 mg of caffeine and a bottle (0.33 l) of Coca-Cola - 45 mg.

Coffee - anti-cancer properties

Coffee is also a source of valuable antioxidants - chlorogenic and coffee acids, which not only neutralize oxygen free radicals in the body and facilitate cleansing the body of harmful toxins, but also improve the body's defenses. Scientists believe that thanks to these properties, antioxidants can protect the genetic material in cells from damage and thus protect against certain types of cancer. It has recently been found that the level of these valuable antioxidants in coffee increases significantly during the roasting of the beans.

The most expensive coffee in the world is extracted from the faeces of the Laskuns. Copy Luwak coffee costs approx. EUR 1,000 per kilogram! In Poland, in a cafe in Ćmielów, a cup of this drink costs PLN 100.

Scientists from the University of Southampton have shown that drinking coffee reduces the risk of liver cancer. Increasing coffee consumption by one cup a day was associated with a 20% lower risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). ³ Drinking two cups more - by 35%. and so on, up to five cups (few people drank more than five).

Coffee improves memory and concentration

The caffeine, theophylline and theobromine found in coffee beans act on the central nervous system, accelerating the flow of electrical impulses in the brain, i.e. thought processes. Therefore, it stimulates the mind, increases short-term memory and facilitates concentration. The body begins to absorb caffeine from the gastrointestinal tract after about a quarter of an hour after drinking a cup of coffee, and it reaches its highest concentration in the blood and has the strongest effect on the nervous system after about three hours.

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Coffee and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease

Long-term coffee, specifically caffeine, theophylline and theobromine, reduces the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. this was proved by scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago (USA). Their research showed that the onset of Parkinson's disease in coffee drinkers is later (72 years) than in non-coffee drinkers (64 years) .¹

Other studies have confirmed the beneficial effects of caffeine consumption in lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease. The risk reduction compared to nondrinkers was approximately 30%. Such a protective effect was achieved with the consumption of 3 cups a day, and a further increase in the dose of caffeine did not correlate with its intensity. This phenomenon was more noticeable in men than in women .¹

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Coffee - nutritional values ​​(per 100 g)

Caloric value - 0 - 0.5 kcal Protein - 0.1 g Fat - 0 g Carbohydrates - 0 g Fiber - 0 g

Minerals

Sodium - 2 mg Calcium - 2 mg Potassium - 49 mg Magnesium - 3 mg

Vitamins

-

Caffeine- 40 mg

USDA Nutritional Value,% of Recommended Daily Allowance: Nutrition Standards, Amendment IŻŻ, 2012

Coffee reduces the risk of diabetes 2

Coffee can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This is according to a study by Dutch scientists from the National Institute for Public He alth and the Environment, which was published in the journal Lancet. Among those who drink more than 7 cups a day, compared to 2 cups a day, the risk is reduced by up to 50%.

Coffee supports weight loss

Caffeine accelerates metabolic changes in the body, especially fat burning. That is why coffee has become one of the desirable ingredients in weight loss preparations.

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Coffee helps with allergies and asthma

The results of studies conducted by numerous laboratories around the world to date suggest that caffeine may be useful in the treatment of allergies because it lowers the concentration of histamine - a substance involved in allergic reactions. However, it is proven that in people with asthma, caffeine reduces the frequency and severity of attacks of breathlessness, because it dilates the bronchial tubes.

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Coffee with milk is bad?

Some scientists argue that frequent drinking of coffee with milk is harmful to he alth. In their opinion, the acids in coffee react to the proteins in the milk, making digestion difficult. After drinking a cup of coffee with milk, the consumed food remains in the stomach. Other researchers have shown that you can drink coffee with milk without harming the body.

Coffee and drugs. Drinking coffee with drugs may be harmful

You should not take your medications with coffee, because they weaken or intensify the effects of some of them. For example, coffee, due to the presence of tannins, limits the absorption of many substances (e.g. neuroleptics). By lowering the pH of the gastric juice (by stimulating the secretion of hydrochloric acid), it reduces the effectiveness of proton pump inhibitors .¹ People who are struggling with anemia and are taking iron supplements should also not drink coffee as it prevents iron from being absorbed. Other drugs that must not be mixed with coffee include: ¹

  • statins
  • aminophylline and theophylline
  • antibiotics (e.g. ciprofloxacin)
  • contraceptives
  • cimetidine
  • magnesium and calcium preparations
  • any pain medication
  • antifungal medications

Coffee - side effects, side effects, contraindications

Caffeine increases the symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. In addition, it stimulates the secretion of hydrochloric acid, which promotes the development of gastric ulcers. Therefore, patients with gastroenterological diseases such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease should be advised to limit coffee consumption.

The daily dose of caffeine for a he althy adult should not exceed 600 mg. In extreme cases, excessive consumption can cause paralysis of the nervous system, seizures and even death. It is assumed that the lethal dose is set at the rate of 150 mg of caffeine per 1 kg of body weight (about 80 cups a day for a he althy person, not overweight). A safe dose is 600 mg per day, which is around 6 cups.

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Coffee flushes magnesium out of the body?

It is commonly believed that coffee flushes magnesium out of the body. Yes, after consuming coffee there is a slightly increased excretion of magnesium in the urine, which lasts for several hours. The caffeine contained in coffee leads to the loss of magnesium in the amount of several mg per day. However, coffee is a source of not only caffeine, but also … magnesium. 100 g of beans provides 3 mg of this element. In the light of the American food composition tables, a serving of coffee, depending on the brewing method, provides 7-24 mg of magnesium, while according to national data, 100 ml of coffee infusion provides 12 mg of this element.5Wtherefore, coffee is a source of magnesium for the body ( although not very good, the average cup of coffee covers approx. 5% of the recommended daily intake of magnesium, so the increase in the supply of this nutrient through coffee does not seem significant)5, however, the most important thing is that a cup of coffee provides more magnesium than it flushes out of the body. Therefore, the balance is positive.

Coffee - care properties

In many anti-aging cosmetics, caffeine is one of the most important ingredients. Not only because it improves microcirculation in the skin, but also because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help fight various skin imperfections. More importantly, however - the polyphenolic compounds contained in coffee (mainly chlorogenic acid) delay the process of vitamin C decomposition and thus smooth out skin irregularities and prevent the formation of new ones.

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Caffeine in body cosmetics inhibits the lipogenesis process, i.e. the formation of new fat cells, and at the same time stimulates the lipolysis process - the breakdown of triglycerides in the tissue. By accelerating fat burning, it significantly reduces the visibility of cellulite - with the systematic use of caffeinated cosmetics, the skin becomes smoother, firmer and tighter.

Caffeine is an ingredient often used in eye creams. It has a beneficial effect on the microcirculation in the capillaries of the skin - it expands them and thus improves blood flow, which in turn eliminates bothersome dark circles under the eyes.

Coffee also strengthens your hair. Caffeine in shampoos and hair conditioners stimulates their growth and reduces the sensitivity of the hair follicles to the adverse effects of hormones - mainly male baldness caused by the action of dihydrotestosterone. In addition, caffeine reduces the negative impact of stress on the hair follicles, significantly reducing hair loss.

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Coffee - selection and storage

The best and most delicious drink is made from freshly roasted and ground beans. They should be aromatic and free of cracks.

The darker the roasted coffee, the stronger and bitter the taste will be.

Store coffee in a tightly closed box in a dry and cool place. Ground coffee that is not used in a week can be stored in the refrigerator, but should not be frozen. It's good to know that coffee absorbs odors.

Coffee - application

Coffee is best ground just before serving. The finely ground will brewthe fastest.

A strong coffee can be obtained by pouring two tablespoons of coffee for every 150 ml of water.

Cold water brings out the flavor of the ground coffee.

The coffee grinder should be cleaned several times a month with a 1: 1 mixture of vinegar and water. This removes the build-up of fat which oxidizes and gives the coffee a bitter taste.

Strong black coffee can be added to cakes and other desserts.

You can make a marinade for meats from the leftover ground coffee.

Coffee - why is it worth drinking coffee?

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The article uses excerpts from Anna Guttman's text from the monthly "Zdrowie".

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