About Coffe - Frequently asked questions

 

Coffee, gods' nectar

 

"Coffee must be black as night, strong as death but sweet as love", an old Turkish proverb says, but many of us don't know that this "nectar", besides its refreshing properties, stimulates the serotonin (happiness hormone).

Coffee contains proteins, fat and carbohydrates. Studies show that a coffee in the morning is the equivalent in proteins and acid of three mandarins.

However, coffee is as controversial as it is consumed. Many negative things are said about it, such as it yellows teeth, increases acidity, retains water in tissues, which are all true. But there are many myths associated with coffee for free.

Does coffee increase heart attack risk?

 

Starting with 1978 research has been made on the links of excessive consumption of caffeinated products and heart attacks. However, this theory has never been proved.  

It is however true that coffee abuse is associated with a sedentary lifestyle and anxiety feeling. Coffee together with cigarettes and stress are one of the potential factors that cause heart attack.

Does coffee affect nervous system?

As for the influence that coffee has over the nervous system, it indeed sharpens the senses and essential functions of the brain. The monks from the Cheodet Monastery, those who discovered the coffee, noticed these effects. They realized that those who drink coffee have an increased mental and psychic agility. It is important though not to reach the stage where because of caffeine abuse, we alter our nervous system.

 

 

Does Coffee produce insomnia?

The connection between coffee and insomnia is still a controversial subject for those who have sleep problems. It is preferable not to drink coffee before going to sleep. This is the reason why the decaffeinate coffee was invented. However, there are well known the benefits of coffee when we are tired.

 

 

Is coffee the link between coffee and cancer?

Scientific studies haven't confirmed that there is even one reason for which coffee would be guilty for producing cancer.

 

 

Is it dangerous to drink coffee while pregnant?

It is important to mention that coffee shouldn't be drink in excess during pregnancy. However, a recent research has revealed that coffee has no influence on fetal malformations. But pregnant women who drink coffee tend indeed to be agitated and nervous. Young mothers should limit to one cup of coffee per day.

 

 

Does coffee increase cholesterol?

Yes, it has this property, but it also depends on which type of coffee you drink (espresso drinkers should be careful). A study made by American doctor Steven Haffner proved that the persons who drink more coffee tend to eat more saturated fats, thing which convinces us that not only coffee is guilty for cholesterol increasing, but what we eat also.

 

 

Does coffee help us lose weight?

A cup of coffee after each meal improves our digestion. Besides its influence on energy balance it also stimulates the thermo-genesis of weight loss.

 

 

Does coffee stimulates sport performances?

Before starting a race, many bicycles drink a huge cup of coffee, as it was proved a person who drinks coffee can stand better the physical effort.  Apparently, coffee prevents muscle fatigue and increases body capacity to transform fats in energy, keeping sugar in tissues to be exploited in moments of maximum effort.

 

 

Which are the benefits of caffeine?

Taken in moderate "doses", caffeine has benefic effects. It acts over respiratory tube helping muscle mobility (coffee is recommended for those suffering from asthma). It is also used against headaches for dilatation of the blood vessels and it is used as a medicine against migraines. Caffeine is a good diuretic which stimulates the activity of excretory apparatus and eliminates toxins from the body.  

 

 

Can excessive consumption of coffee produce addiction?

"Caffeine doesn't produce addiction", many specialist declared. Numerous persons who consumed large quantities of coffee over time and who have tried to reduce the consumption declared they felt a temporary physical discomfort which consisted of headaches and nervousness. It does not have other side effects.

If you want to quit coffee, it is recommended to do it gradually, to be free of troubles.