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People often consider coffee as an unhealthy choice for a beverage because it has Caffeine in it. Although, it is a known fact that coffee is loaded with antioxidants, and numerous antibacterial and pain-relieving agents, there have always been doubts about the beneficial properties of coffee. However, now, there are studies that throw light on the positive side of coffee.

Studies show that coffee can reduce the chances of diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Just one cup a day, can significantly reduce the chances of anyone ever getting Parkinson’s. The chemical adenosine has been classified as the chief cause of Parkinson’s. The Caffeine present in the coffee can counter the chemical adenosine that destroys brain cells.

Caffeine in coffee can also make a person think faster, especially when doing tedious tasks. For those who are sleep deprived, coffee can increase their extent of cognitive tasks, improving their memory, decision making, learning, and attention. Caffeine also perks up the mood of such people as it provides them with the burst of energy they need. For this very reason coffee is the best thing to take when suffering from jet lag, you can take coffee as a measure to stay awake at the times when you feel jet lagged. You can take 1 cup of coffee for every 2 -3 hours, starting from breakfast and discontinuing 4 - 6 hours before sleeping.

Anyone, who is regular coffee drinker, knows that coffee can make the bladder active; this characteristic of coffee is often considered a problem by most people. However, it is not really so, due to this very aspect, coffee can prevent the formation of kidney stones. Because of the Caffeine, the bladder becomes active and less diluted urine is discharged, this reduces the chance of a kidney stone. Women who drink the most coffee per day have the least chances of a kidney stone.

Caffeine is not the only good thing about coffee; it is also considered a beverage rich in antioxidants. The antioxidants like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid help reduce the chances of Diabetes type 2 by helping in the delivery of Insulin to the tissues, thus Insulin resistance is less likely. If a woman drinks 3 cups of coffee per day then she can reduce her likelihood for diabetes by 20 – 30 percent.

If you are into muscle building then coffee is a boon for you; muscle pain caused by exercise can be significantly reduced if you drink one 16 ounce cup of coffee just before the workout. Coffee can not only help build muscles, but it can also help build strong teeth. The antibacterial compounds found in coffee fight the bacterium Streptococcus mutan that is the main cause of tooth decay. Coffee has other antibacterial agents that don’t allow the harmful bacteria to stick to the enamel of the teeth. Studies are still going on to check, if coffee can reduce the occurrence of cavities.

For ideal health and to get the most out of the benefits of coffee, doctors recommend 3 cups of coffee, each approximating 8 ounces per day.

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