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Fragrant, invigorating, delicious — this is all coffee. And also - it protects against cancer, helps to keep the mind clear and sharp until old age, supports the figure and health. It is high time that coffee is sold in pharmacies - it is so useful for our health. Do not believe? See what happens to our brain when we drink enough (two to four cups a day, no more!) of coffee.
We become more cheerful
Caffeine blocks the production of adenosine, a natural sedative substance that makes us feel sleepy and tired. Therefore, after a cup of coffee, we feel more energetic, and our brain is really ready to continue working, working and working.
Attention increases, memory improves
Do you come to work and go to the coffee machine first? Not such a bad habit: caffeine actually makes us more focused, increases attentiveness and helps us cope better with cognitive tasks. However, there is one small "but": all this is true only for those people who do not abuse caffeine. Simply put: one or two cups of coffee a day will help you gather and concentrate, but five or six will only harm you.
Work capacity increases
Caffeine supports not only our brain, but also our body: after a cup of coffee, we become more resilient and able to work. In addition, caffeine encourages the body to burn more fat, speeding up the metabolism.
The risk of developing Parkinson's disease is reduced
Adults who received at least 600 mg of caffeine per day (three to four standard cups) as a result reduced their risk of developing Parkinson's disease by 30% during the next 10 years: the authors of a study in which 300 volunteers participated came to these conclusions. The fact is that caffeine protects the nerve cells that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine - it is their death that occurs during Parkinson's disease.
... and Alzheimer's disease
Caffeine helps reduce the amount of beta-amyloid, a harmful protein that many researchers believe is the main cause of the disease. According to the results of a study in which 3500 volunteers took part, people who receive at least 400 mg of caffeine daily, as a result, reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 55%.
Headache passes
It may seem strange, but a cup of coffee can really help with a headache: firstly, caffeine expands the blood vessels of the brain, which constrict during a headache, and secondly, this substance itself has a pain-relieving effect. The main thing is not to overdo it!
