What is the connection between coffee and health? Know where the maximum consumption is done in the world: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Be it morning freshness or office fatigue, a cup of coffee is the first choice of most people. But have you ever wondered what effect this black drink has on your health? According to recent research and reports, coffee consumption is not limited only to insomnia, both its benefits and disadvantages are shocking.

Coffee and health: what does the science say?

present in coffee Caffeine And Antioxidants Have a deep impact on the body.

Benefits:

Improves Metabolism: Coffee increases the body’s ability to burn calories.

Prevention from diseases: According to many studies, drinking black coffee in limited quantities can reduce the risk of diseases like type-2 diabetes and Parkinson’s.

Mental Alertness: It increases the level of ‘dopamine’ in the brain, which improves mood and increases concentration.

Disadvantages (Side Effects):

Insomnia: Drinking coffee late in the evening can spoil your sleep cycle.

Heart Rate: Excessive caffeine can cause rapid heartbeat and anxiety.

Acidity: Drinking coffee on an empty stomach can increase the level of acid in the stomach.

Who are the world’s biggest ‘coffee lovers’?

The statistics regarding coffee consumption are quite interesting. Although we often think of America or Italy, the Nordic countries lead in terms of per capita consumption:

Finland: People here drink the most coffee in the world. An average person spends about 12 kg Consumes coffee.

Norway and Denmark: These countries come in second and third place. The cool climate here is the main reason for the popularity of coffee.

Situation in India: India is mainly a tea loving country, but in South India (Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu) there is a huge craze for filter coffee and now ‘cafe culture’ is growing rapidly among the urban youth.

How much coffee is safe?

According to experts, for a healthy adult in a day 3 to 4 cups (about 400 mg caffeine) Consumption is considered safe. However, pregnant women and high blood pressure (BP) patients should take it in limited quantities only.