Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It is with him that many people start their day, with the help of it, everyday vigor is maintained, and we pamper ourselves with it in a cafe on weekends. There are a lot of myths around coffee. Let's find out the truth about our favorite drink.
Is coffee bad for the heart?
The claim that coffee harms the heart is completely wrong. Moderate consumption of coffee is not capable of having any negative effects on the heart. When consumed excessively, it can have a bad effect on health. Doctors in Boston in the United States observed 85,747 women, of whom 712 had cardiovascular diseases. The disease was noted in those who drank more than 6 cups a day and in those who did not drink it at all.
Doctors from Scotland examined 10,359 women and men and found that diseases are less common in people who drank coffee. In everything, you need to know the measure and the research carried out confirms this.
Coffee can negatively affect pregnancy
Another lie. Through numerous studies, it has been found that moderate consumption of coffee by nursing and pregnant women is safe for their own health and the health of the child.
The acceptable dosage for nursing and pregnant women, according to studies, is no more than 200 mg of caffeine per day, that is, 2 cups of coffee.
Coffee can be addictive
This is a moot point. Some scientists say caffeine is not addictive. Others believe that people who stop drinking coffee suffer from distraction, headaches, irritability and drowsiness. After a while, of course, these symptoms disappear.
Instant coffee is not natural
Instant coffee is a completely natural product. Natural coffee beans are used for its production. The production includes the creation of a coffee extract. To get it, coffee beans are roasted, ground and brewed. The result is an extract - identical to coffee that is brewed in a coffee machine or a Turk.
Before placing coffee in bags, tin or glass cans, the extract is turned into powder or granules. This is done by spray drying - agglomerated coffee is obtained or by drying at low temperatures - freeze-dried coffee is obtained.
Increases cholesterol levels
Moderate consumption of coffee cannot raise cholesterol levels. A very large amount of unfiltered strong coffee can have a cholesterol-raising effect. Nobody can drink such a drink.
Coffee is a diuretic
This is not true, moderate consumption of coffee is not able to have a significant effect on water-salt metabolism. On the contrary, the drink is capable of covering 40% of the daily need for body fluids when consumed 3-4 cups per day.
Coffee can stimulate brain activity
Coffee has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system (CNS). Hence the tonic, awakening effect, improved response. The effect occurs within twenty minutes after drinking coffee, and can last for several hours. There are some observations that people who drink coffee in moderation are less likely to get Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Flushes calcium out of the body
If a person consumes the required amount of calcium, then this statement is a myth and no washout occurs. However, excessive consumption of caffeine can increase the excretion of calcium from the body in women who do not get enough of it. Drink coffee together with milk and reduce this effect to naught.
Contraindicated in hypertension
This is another mistake. Australian researcher Jack James conducted research in 1998 and claimed that coffee can increase blood pressure.3-4 cups a day, he says, increases the lower (diastolic) blood pressure by 24 mm Hg. However, the same uplift can be obtained in a normal emotional dispute.
Scientists from many countries have conducted various studies, but have not been able to identify a link between heart disease and coffee consumption.
Coffee is bad for the liver
On the contrary, coffee can have a protective effect on the liver and reduce the risk of cirrhosis. Also, coffee can reduce the formation of stones in the gallbladder.
