Who of you can imagine a day without a cup of your favorite coffee?
...I guess nobody 😉
Coffee is a drink of roasted and then ground coffee beans
🌴 Among the many ingredients found in coffee, the key ones are caffeine, chlorogenic acid and diterpenes: cafestol and kahweol. However, the main effect of coffee is attributed to caffeine itself.
What is caffeine? ❓
It is a chemical organic compound, namely a purine alkaloid. It can be found not only in coffee, but also in tea, cocoa, chocolate, energy drinks and many medicines. This compound has a stimulating effect on our body.
IMPORTANT
Caffeine, like any other stimulant, should not be dosed too much. Normally we should not exceed 400 mg of caffeine per day (overdosing may result in overdose symptoms). This of course depends on individual predisposition and adaptation of the body. It should be remembered that our body gets used to the daily dose of caffeine.
Advantages of coffee:
1️⃣ Stimulates, eliminates fatigue and drowsiness (stimulates the action of the cerebral cortex and the entire central nervous system. Caffeine reduces smooth muscle tension, causing relaxation and better mood).
2️⃣ Coffee oxygenates the brain, improves concentration and short-term memory.
3️⃣ In the elderly, it prevents memory loss (caffeine changes the electrical activity of brain cells by strengthening gamma waves responsible for learning and remembering processes).
4️⃣ Reduces the risk of developing gallstones, colorectal cancer, liver and bladder.
5️⃣ Protects against Parkinson's disease and can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Coffee stimulates blood vessels in the brain, so more oxygen and nutrients reach the nerve cells.
6️⃣ The aroma and effect of coffee sharpens the senses.
7️⃣ Has a beneficial effect on the digestive and circulatory systems. It improves metabolic processes, including fat burning.
8️⃣ Coffee has a diuretic effect, so harmful substances are excreted more quickly with urine.
9️⃣ Prevents asthma by suppressing the histamine responsible for allergies.
🔟 Reduces the risk of type II diabetes.
Negative effects of drinking coffee:
1️⃣ Coffee in excessive quantities reduces the absorption of iron and zinc, so do not drink it for any meals or medication.
2️⃣ Excessive consumption of coffee (more than three cups a day) can cause shaking and nervousness.
3️⃣ In addition, it may affect the general condition and adversely affect the cardiovascular system.
4️⃣ Coffee may cause indigestion, irritate gastric and intestinal mucous membranes, make it harder to fall asleep, and affect mood swings.
5️⃣ Caffeine is alkaloid and addictive.
6️⃣ If consumed at high levels, the body becomes insensitive to caffeine.
So how much coffee can you drink? 🧐
Unfortunately, there is no clear answer to the amount of caffeine in one kawie😁. It depends on the type of coffee, the producer, the way it is brewed (from the machine, boiled, soluble) and its "power" itself. Different sources give different information. According to some, a cup of coffee from a coffee machine can have 58-76 mg of caffeine, and coffee brewed up to 130 mg in 240 ml😲. Caffeine tolerance in an adult varies. It is determined by many factors, such as dietary habits, age, sex, body weight or health conditions.
Optimal caffeine intake in adults should not exceed 400mg of caffeine per day.
Average caffeine content in drinks:
🌐 cup of black coffee - 70-140 mg
🌐 cup of instant coffee - 95 mg
🌐 cup of espresso - 57 mg
🌐 cup of iced coffee - 50-70 mg
🌐 a glass of black, spilled tea - 65 mg
🌐 a glass of black express tea - 46 mg
🌐 a glass of green tea - 31 mg
🌐 can (0.33l) Coca-Cola - 45 mg
Moderation and common sense! In this case it is the only right approach.🙂
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