Does coffee have some health benefits?
August 28, 2009
I am a coffee addict. But many says that it will make you feel more nervous. How about health benefits?
Yes.. Coffee does have some health benefits. It has been proven to reduce the chance of several types of cancer.
What are some health benefits from coffee?
August 19, 2009
Can it speed up your metabolism a little?
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is one of the most common forms of dementia today and its prevention and treatment have become a major public health challenge worldwide. Understanding the role of coffee as a protective factor has been growing, as scientific studies show that caffeine intake is associated with a lower risk for AD Many people suffer from headaches, so new research that suggests a cup of coffee may help relieve the symptoms is good news to us all. In a recent study (6) 301 regular headache sufferers took a combination of a recognised painkiller (ibuprofen) and caffeine. 80% of the patients saw a significant improvement within six hours compared with 67% of those taking only the painkiller. Caffeine is often added to pain medications because it improves their absorption and increases their pain killing effect. Many claim that the caffeine in a strong cup of coffee can help relieve a migraine or even end it if consumed in the very early stage of a headache. It is known that substances that dilate blood vessels, like alcohol, can cause vascular headaches. Substances that constrict blood vessels, like caffeine, can help counter the painful effects of blood vessel dilation in the head. There’s also some evidence that coffee may help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, stop a headache, boost mood, and even prevent cavities But you can get other benefits from coffee that have nothing to do with caffeine. “Coffee is loaded with antioxidants, including a group of compounds called quinines that when administered to lab rats, increases their insulin sensitivity” he tells WebMD. This increased sensitivity improves the body’s response to insulin. That may explain why in that new Harvard study, those drinking decaf coffee but not tea beverages also showed a reduced diabetes risk, though it was half as much as those drinking caffeinated coffee.
