Coffee is the result of roasting and grinding the coffee plant (coffee tree), its main component is caffeine and antioxidants. Most humans prefer to consume it at breakfast time, although it can also be taken at any time of the day. day.
In addition to its economic importance, coffee is a beverage with a high impact worldwide, it is recognized as the second most consumed beverage in the world, this importance lies above all in its stimulating properties and its exquisite flavor, it is a beverage complex that has created controversy by the pros and cons of the consumption of it. Many health experts highlight the positive aspects of coffee, but it is also important to take into account that the abuse of this substance is harmful.
Although it is also true that most of the studies that have been conducted reveal contradictory results as to the benefits or the negative effects that are generated by the consumption of this drink.
With the consumption of coffee you can for example obtain benefits such as:
- It has a vasodilator effect and preventive effects in the appearance of diseases such as diabetes or some types of cancer.
- It improves a large number of aspects of brain function, including memory, energy levels, mood, vigilance.
- Reaction times and cognitive function in general, improves physical performance, contains essential nutrients such as riboflamin, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium and niacin, protects the liver from suffering from cirrhosis.
- In exchange for these advantages coffee can cause sleep disorder.