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Current research reveals that moderate coffee drinking can benefit your health. The contents in your average morning wake up call can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and liver and gallstone disease. Drinking coffee also reduces the risk of certain types of cancer and is anti-diabetic. It naturally improves the body’s insulin production and glucose metabolism.

Coffee’s caffeine content improves alertness, concentration, cognitive performance and mood. Java is filled with antioxidants, and antioxidants reduce the risk of cell damage and disease. The caffeine inside coffee is also an analgesic. Caffeine enhances the working properties of pain and headache medicine. Pain relievers like Excedrin include caffeine for this very purpose. Coffee naturally enhances mood and makes your body feel better. No wonder some people can’t live without it!

The popular drink is also known to prevent cavities. Trigonelline, the ingredient which makes coffee taste tart, is an antibacterial anti-adhesive. Bacteria are less likely to stick to teeth of coffee drinkers than non-coffee drinkers. The acids and minerals aide digestion and prevent constipation.

Despite its natural health benefits, coffee has some downsides as well. It is known to enhance anxiety and disrupt sleep patterns. It can also cause increased blood pressure with negative affects on the cardiovascular system. But with everything in moderation, coffee is good for your health. The pros outweigh the cons. So enjoy your coffee without guilt. A few cups of java per day can do the body good.

Elizabeth Woodward wrote this on April 25th, 2008 and filed it under Healthy Living, Healthy Eating, Natural Remedies |