by Amber Yang and JoJo Novaes
In addition to caffeine, there are other even more important components in coffee, such as the antioxidant chlorogenic acid, cafestol, and caffeic acid, that remove free radicals from the body.
Studies have also recognized that coffee positively affects Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gout, heart disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and even liver, colorectal, and breast cancers.
Drinking coffee can help dilate the bronchi to a certain extent, which is helpful for asthma, and it is also helpful for fighting body inflammation and metabolic issues.
Brewing by filtering can help reduce cholesterol, grease, and impurities in coffee, and filtering with filter paper or iron mesh can both achieve the same effect.
Black coffee is always best; adding other things makes it more difficult to control the amount consumed. However, recent research has found that when coffee is mixed with milk, an amino acid in the milk will combine with caffeic acid, which can double the antioxidant capacity. Milk can also protect the stomachs of those prone to gastroesophageal reflux or hyperacidity.
If you suffer from constipation, drinking coffee is definitely a good choice, but if you have diarrhea, it’s better to avoid it.
Source: Epoch Health
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