Coffee
There is a common assumption among people that drinking coffee is a bad habit, and many accuse coffee of being the cause of many health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer, but there have been many recent scientific studies that indicate the health benefits of coffee , which can outweigh its risks if What was consumed in moderate quantities, while the damage and health risks associated with drinking coffee in moderate quantities could be not due to coffee but due to unhealthy behaviors associated with drinking coffee that are higher in people who drink coffee who do not drink it, such as smoking cigarettes and lack of physical activity Also, adding sugar and bleaching cream to it makes it a source of high calories and fat, [1] which can cause weight gain and increase the risk of diseases related to it, [2] In this article, about the disadvantages of drinking coffee, and some of its benefits.
Damage to coffee
Damages occur from consuming coffee when it is consumed in large quantities, as it was found that consuming 400 mg of caffeine per day (equivalent to the content of 4 cups of coffee) is generally safe in most healthy adults, and the damages of consuming coffee in large quantities include the following:
- Several studies have found that drinking coffee in large quantities slightly raises levels of total blood cholesterol and bad cholesterol, [1] which is considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, [3] and filtering coffee reduces this effect by 80%. [4]
- Drinking coffee in large quantities increases the risk of cardiovascular disease . [3]
- Studies have found that consuming two or more cups of coffee per day increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in people with dysfunction.
Genetically, it slows down the body's ability to get rid of caffeine, which is a common disorder, and the speed at which the body gets rid of caffeine is one of the determinants of the risks and damages of coffee. [1]
- Can have coffee in large quantities eating more dangerous in the younger, where he found the scientific research that eating more than 28 Cuban adults coffee per week, or the equivalent of four cups of coffee a day raises the risk of premature death in men under the age of 55 years. [2]
- Drinking coffee in large quantities (5 cups a day or more) is not safe for people with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. [5]
- A study found that drinking coffee in large quantities increases the risk of stroke in men with high blood pressure, and this relationship needs more scientific research. [3]
- Drinking unfiltered coffee in large quantities raises the level of homocysteine in the blood, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. [3]
- Drinking coffee causes a direct increase in blood pressure in healthy people and in people with high blood pressure , and this effect is less in people who are used to drinking coffee regularly. As for the long-term risk of high blood pressure from drinking coffee, the results of studies differed, and it is not currently considered drinking coffee. A risk factor for developing high blood pressure, although there is some research that found an association between them. [3]
- Drinking coffee can affect the state of calcium in the body, which increases the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, [3] , [5] and calcium can be replaced by taking calcium supplements. [5]
- Taking coffee with meals can decrease iron absorption. [3]
- Drinking coffee can reduce the absorption of zinc. [3]
- Some studies have found that consuming coffee in large quantities may reduce the chance of fertilization and pregnancy, and although there is not enough information on this topic, it is better to avoid caffeine in quantities greater than 300 mg per day by women who are facing fertility problems. [3]
- Heavy coffee consumption increases the risk of miscarriage. [3]
- Drinking coffee by breastfeeding women causes disruptions in the sleep of infants, and it can also cause some digestive disturbances. [3]
- Coffee interacts with a large number of drugs, and this is a greater concern for the elderly, whose caffeine level increases more than young people, and studies suggest that coffee is more harmful to the elderly than others, [3] and care and caution must be taken when taking medicines and coffee at the same periods . [5]
- In general, drinking large amounts of coffee can cause some side effects, such as insomnia , increased heart rate, and breathing. [5] Headache, tremors, and some digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and increased urine production, [3] can also cause an addiction to coffee. [5]
- In people who drink it regularly, even if the quantities are low, stopping coffee causes withdrawal side effects such as headache, dizziness, fatigue , difficulty concentrating, and moodiness. [3]
- Drinking coffee is not considered safe for children. [5]
- Drinking coffee in large quantities can cause diarrhea and worsen IBS symptoms . [5]
The benefits of coffee
Benefits of consuming coffee in moderate quantities include:
- Scientific research has found that consuming unfiltered coffee, such as brewed coffee or espresso, reduces the mortality rate, but this may not be true in young people who drink large quantities of coffee. [1]
- Coffee can reduce some diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease , and some liver diseases. [1]
- Coffee contains high amounts of antioxidants. [2]
- Coffee is a stimulant drink that increases wit and alertness. [5]
- Coffee reduces the risk of colon and rectal cancer. [5]
- Coffee reduces the risk of gallstones . [5]
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