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Facts about Coffee for coffee lovers

Voltaire drank up to 50 cups a day and lived until year 83 of age so, coffee addiction isn't too bad after all. Here are some benefits of drinking coffee. 

1. It boosts our brain's energy. Combining caffeine and glucose can turn you into a temporary little genius. Coffee is a stimulant in a portion of your brain to our central nervous system. It releases adrenaline that will affect our response in several ways. 

What is an Adrenaline rush? 

An adrenaline rush is one of the body's vital defense mechanisms. A stressful situation will trigger the release of the hormone adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, into the bloodstream. 

It means your heartbeat increases, the blood pressure rises, the breathing tubes open up, then sugar is released into the bloodstream for extra energy. It also improves attention and concentration depending on the level of intake. The downside is that caffeine increases blood pressure, so ask your doctor beforehand to avoid complications and life-threatening problems. 

 2. A cup of coffee may help a hypertensive episode, a situation where your blood pressure is too low. You can add a cup of caffeinated beverage to each meal to raise your blood pressure in case of emergency. 

 3. A cup of coffee boosts your immune system. Coffee has essential micronutrients that can aid our immune system to make it stronger and healthier. It contains antioxidants such as magnesium found naturally in coffee that play a crucial role in cancer prevention and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. 

I am talking about natural coffee and organic coffee, not instant coffee that contains fewer nutrients and more chemical additives. 

 4. Coffee relieves a headache. Caffeine can help to relieve pain fast. It is an ingredient in a lot of popular pain relievers. It can be 40% more effective to stop the pain in tracks by just having caffeine alone. Hypnic headache is a rare condition that responds well to caffeine. Most older people experience this kind of pain. It wakes them in the middle of the night with severe pain. Doctors typically advise having a cup of coffee before bed. 

 5. Coffee reduces stress. Caffeine can inhibit the absorption of adenosine, which calms the body. 

What is adenosine? 

It is a naturally occurring substance that relaxes and dilates blood vessels. It also affects the electrical activity of the heart. It helps restore normal heartbeats in people with certain heart rhythm disorders. 

 6. Coffee improves your memory. Caffeine may enhance long-term memory based on the studies. 

 7. Coffee helps you lose weight. It can temporarily suppress your appetite and may stimulate minimal calorie burning. 

 For coffee lovers' information and quest, enjoy your natural coffee to the brewed.