Some Effects Of Drinking Coffee Are Not Good For Your Health
Each day all around the world, millions of people wake up with a cup of coffee. While it's been long known that the stimulant properties of coffee can help some people feel more awake and alert, there are some other health effects that could arise from heavy coffee drinking. Research has shown some of the effects of drinking a moderate amount of coffee may be beneficial. But on the other hand, some of the other effects of drinking plenty of coffee might not be so good for your health. This article will look at some health effects drinking coffee can have.
Short term memory is one of the first positive effects many people experience from drinking coffee. Coffee beans contain an ingredient that actually stimulates short-term memory. This is great news especially for students facing exams.
Studies have also shown that students who consume moderate amounts of coffee had higher test scores than those who do not drink coffee at all. Other studies have shown an increase in cognitive memory among those over the age of 80. Drinking coffee is believed to have a direct impact on reducing the risk of developing diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.
Coronary artery disease, or heart disease, is a severe condition researchers are linking to drinking large doses of coffee. The research tells about how coffee drinking can be linked to the higher of the markers in the body that have to do with inflammation. In most cases, studies showed the inflammation negatively affects the cardiovascular system. These larger doses of caffeine can really increase cholesterol levels, which is a major factor for having a larger risk of coronary artery disease. It was also shown that many of those negatively affected patients were also exposed to other factors that can lead to heart disease, such as smoking, drinking large amounts of alcohol and living an inactive lifestyle. Researchers seem to think that people that drink less than three cups on a daily basis may help the health of their hearts and not negatively impact it. The main thing is to drink coffee in moderate amounts and decrease your exposure to things that can raise your risk of coronary heart disease.
Consuming too much coffee, by women, has been shown to cause anemia and/or an iron deficiency. Drinking too much coffee negatively impacts the body's ability to properly absorb iron. Our bodies need healthy levels of iron for many reasons. Not only does iron help to carry oxygen to the body and the lungs, but it's also an integral part of many enzyme reactions. Iron also works to help control infections within the body. Iron deficiencies have a largely negative impact on almost everything the body does. Anemia and constant fatigue are common results of prolonged iron deficiencies.
Research does indicate that drinking coffee in moderation is good for your health. The same study reveals that drinking too much coffee has a negative effect. Be sure to limit the amount of coffee you drink to no more than 2 - 3 cups each day. Limiting your coffee consumption will help you enjoy all the benefits without any of described risks.
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