Drinking coffee in the morning is a habit of many people. So is this habit good or not? Should it be maintained or abandoned to ensure the best health?
Coffee and health issues
How coffee affects and impacts health has been a topic of particular concern for humans for a long time and continues to be today. In the 17th century in Europe, coffee was identified as helping to support digestion and treat gout, however concerns about causing impotence (in men) and paralysis brought coffee back under scrutiny once again.
In reality, studies have shown that for people who don’t drink coffee regularly, the caffeine in two cups of coffee increases blood pressure by 2-3 mm Hg, a relatively small change. For people who drink coffee regularly, this phenomenon does not occur, meaning that coffee does not significantly affect blood pressure issues.
Does coffee cause heart attacks?
The active ingredient in coffee is caffeine, which acts on the central nervous system and creates a feeling of excitement because it produces a slight increase in heart rate when you enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning. This slight increase does not have long-term effects and is only temporary, so drinking one or two cups of coffee per day, one cup after breakfast and one cup after an afternoon nap, will help you avoid fatigue and sluggishness at work.
Regarding the information that coffee is the cause of initial manifestations of blockages in the arteries of the heart, the answer is “yes”. However, the risk of coffee causing heart attacks is very small, and only occurs in a small number of coffee ‘fanatics’ or depends on genetic factors. Boiled but not carefully filtered coffee contains oil that can increase LDL cholesterol plaque, which also contributes to the development of coronary heart disease that you need to be aware of.
Is drinking coffee in the morning good?
You should drink coffee wisely, especially at breakfast, when the body prepares for a new day’s work cycle. When you drink coffee every day, the body will activate strong antioxidant properties. This is very important for protecting the beta cells of the pancreas and spleen from oxidative destruction. Beta cells have the ability to produce insulin. Adult diabetes (type 2 diabetes) appears because the body gradually loses the ability to produce insulin.
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If you add sweeteners and cream, you should consider the calorie content and fat ratio to ensure consistency with your diet. To suit the tastes and health conditions of many consumers, the market now has coffee with reduced or completely removed caffeine. Caffeine has a stimulating effect that increases acid secretion in gastric juice, so avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach to protect the stomach lining, especially for those who already have weak stomachs. Only drinking coffee in the morning without eating breakfast is also harmful to health. Caffeine can interact with some components in medicines, causing loss of sedative effects, or quinolone antibiotics… so be careful to avoid using coffee together with medicines.
