We've all heard the old proverb, "one apple a day keeps the doctor away." Perhaps you've heard the expression "take two and call me in the morning." But, could coffee completely replace the apple, aspirin, and doctor?
Cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression...
What if I told you that something as easy as your daily cup (or cups) of coffee could lower your risk for all of these conditions and more?
So Question is that
How many cups should you drink each day?
1 cup
According to research, persons who increase their coffee consumption by one cup each day:
- Reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by 11%
- Reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by 11%
- Cut their risk of heart failure and stroke by 8%
- Cut their chance of mortality from liver cirrhosis by 23%
- Reduce your risk of liver cancer by 15%.
In the case of women, a single cup of coffee per day can:
- Lowers the risk of endometrial cancer by 8% and the risk of depression by 15%.
In another study on total mortality, Americans reduced their risk of death by 12% by drinking one cup of coffee every day.
2-3 cups
So, now that we know that coffee is more than simply a morning pick-me-up, are there any benefits to drinking another cup (or two)? According to research, YES!
People who consume 2-3 cups of coffee every day are 45% less likely to commit suicide.
- Two to three glasses per day can also help with:
- Reduces men's risk of prostate cancer
- Lower the incidence of gout by 22% in women,
- Lower the risk of colon cancer by up to 50% even with decaf,
- Lower the risk of cancer overall by 18%, and
- Lower the risk of cirrhosis by 43% with 2 cups and 57% with 3 cups.
3-5 cups
You might say that coffee gives your day more vitality, but can it give you more days? According to some studies, drinking 3 cups of coffee each day, whether regular or decaf, reduces all-cause mortality by 17%.
Drinking 3-5 cups of coffee each day can also:
- Reduce the risk of liver cancer by 50%
- Reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 65%
- Reduce the appearance of coronary artery calcium, and
- Reduce the likelihood of heart disease by 20%.
4-6 cups
While "everything in moderation" and "nothing in excess" are appropriate guidelines when it comes to health and wellbeing, what is considered moderate and what is considered excess when it comes to coffee consumption? Heavy coffee consumers consume four or more cups of coffee each day. However, according to the following research, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
Those who drink 4-6 cups of coffee every day have a:
- Lower metabolic syndrome risk
- A 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes (the risk lowers by 7% for each daily cup, with heavy drinkers having a 50% lower risk), and
- A 50% lower risk of throat and mouth cancers.
Men who drink 4-5 cups of coffee per day reduce their risk of gout by 40%, and increasing that to 6 cups reduces it by another 20%. Men who drink four or more cups of coffee each day may reduce their risk of Parkinson's disease by up to five times.
In addition, women who drank 4 or more cups of coffee per day had a 25% lower risk of endometrial cancer when compared to those who did not drink coffee at all.
Quantity does not imply quality:
We've seen the benefits of coffee in terms of quantity, but those are lost in the absence of quality. Not all coffee is the same. Coffee sold in supermarkets may include dangerous chemicals, moulds, and poisons. Quality coffee is essential for reaping the advantages outlined throughout this essay. Kabsanka sells the healthiest coffee available. Our coffee is the healthiest on the earth since it is shade-grown, non-GMO, and single origin.
Some points to consider:
To reap the full benefits of premium coffee's disease-fighting characteristics, avoid additives such as processed sweeteners. Also, while the benefits are numerous, be wary of overdoing it on caffeine, which can have negative consequences. If you have any specific health concerns or queries, please visit your doctor.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
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