Coffee in the morning serves to decrease drowsiness and increase alertness. The natural content of caffeine - which is a central nervous system stimulant - has beneficial effects on attention span and memory.
The main function for which coffee is served, is in its nutritional function, which is taken regularly as an infusion, prepared in various ways. Like drinkable coffee, candy, ice cream, and even some stews.
It serves as a source of caffeine for the manufacture of drugs, as do other plants that contain caffeine, such as tea, cocoa, mate and cola.
But its main uses are the alimentary and pharmacological, for its stimulating properties of the nervous system.
Some of the benefits of moderate coffee consumption (thanks to caffeine) is to increase the
Alert, lowers fatigue and helps to have a high mood, thanks to its stimulating effects.
It is known that caffeine helps short-term memory, and it is believed that caffeine can help delay and prevent the appearance of alzheimer's and some types of cancer by the various substances contained in coffee, among which are counted Various antioxidants.
It is recommended to consume it in small quantities, (not more than three cups a day) because the excess consumption of coffee, can cause harmful effects to the body, by the different substances it contains, mainly by caffeine, which in large quantities and Taken on a regular basis, can cause various disorders in the body. Disorders such as insomnia, nervousness, excitement, headache, gastrointestinal problems such as gastritis due to irritation of the intestinal mucosa, tachycardia due to over stimulation of the heart, increased urine due to its diuretic effects, and dehydration. Caffeine causes vasoconstriction and elevation of blood pressure, which can damage the circulatory system, with consequent danger to the heart.