Addicted to coffee? You do not entirely wrong

Addicted to coffee? You do not entirely wrong - Cappuccino, cream, Viennese ... Goes well with coffee breaks in our daily lives. But it is also rich in antioxidants, and therefore beneficial to health, within certain limits.

The virtues of coffee antioxidants come to him

The first benefit of coffee, of course, is to give us a welcome "boost" thanks to the caffeine it contains. It increases alertness, concentration and attention - in short, a café, it wakes ... at least for a while!

But its benefits do not stop there. In fact, coffee contains many antioxidants, including polyphenols. Antioxidants, as a reminder, protect the body against oxidation.

This natural and inevitable phenomenon degrades the molecules that make us. It is linked to aging and the development of cancer, among others. We know that a cup of coffee 200 ml contains more antioxidants than a serving of fruit that are already rich, like blueberries or cherries (1). Antioxidants are not the only asset that coffee has up his sleeve. It is also a very good source of magnesium, vitamins B2 and B3 and copper.

This is why coffee may have a preventive effect on several diseases:

- cancers of the liver, colon and breast,
- other liver disease (including cirrhosis)
- Parkinson's disease,
- diabetes,
- drop
etc..

The cafe also has its flaws

However, all is not rosy in the land of coffee. Some of its effects are more damaging:

- Caffeine causes the release of stress hormones. If you are very stressed  or anxious  better reduce your consumption.
- It accelerates intestinal transit. People who suffer from irritable bowel must be avoided.
- It also increases the secretion of acid in the stomach if you have of gastroesophageal reflux, gastritis or ulcer in the stomach, beware!
- Coffee reduces iron absorption by the body. It is therefore not recommended for people who suffer from anemia.
- Caffeine in high doses is harmful during pregnancy. We recommend that pregnant women be limited to two cups of coffee per day, maximum (and without adding any other caffeine-rich drinks).
- Finally, caffeine increases the heart rate. Better watch your intake if you are taking medicines for heart rhythm disturbances.

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