For women, drinking coffee in moderation will be very beneficial to health, preventing a number of diseases including Alzheimer's and heart disease.
"Caffeine is the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to coffee. But coffee also contains antioxidants and other active substances that can reduce internal inflammation and protect the body against disease." Dr. Diane Vizthum, a nutrition research expert at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine said.
What is the effect of coffee on women?
Referring to coffee, you will immediately envision the drink that will help wake up and increase energy. But you know, it has many positive health effects, especially for women. Women who drink coffee in moderation will receive the following specific effects of coffee:
- Increasing life expectancy: A study by the National Cancer Institute shows that coffee drinkers have a longer life span than those who do not drink. Women who drink coffee are less likely to die from a number of causes: Coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease.
- The body handles blood sugar better: University of California researchers found that among women who drank four cups of coffee a day, about 60% of people were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. 2 compared to those who did not drink. Coffee has a lot of minerals like magnesium and chromium that can control blood sugar. It is the theory that people who drink a lot of coffee are less likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes.
Coffee also has many positive effects on health, especially for women.
- Less heart failure: Drinking 1-2 cups of coffee a day can help prevent heart failure, avoid the risk of weakened heart and make it difficult to pump enough blood into the body.
- Low risk of Parkinson's disease: Caffeine not only reduces the risk of developing Parkinson's disease but also helps people with this disease to control their activities better. According to Duke Medical University researchers, people who regularly drink coffee are less likely to develop neurasthenia.
- Good for the liver: Both regular and decaffeinated coffee can protect your liver. Research shows that coffee drinkers are more likely to contain liver enzyme levels in a healthier range than those who do not drink coffee.
- Healthier DNA: Drinking coffee reduces the disruption in the DNA sequence - a condition that occurs naturally but can lead to cancer or tumors if not repaired by the cells.
