In spite of coffee's unquestionable popularity, many people wonder whether the health benefits that result from drinking it outperform its possible negative side effects.
On the one hand, coffee has been found to reduce the possibility for moderate drinkers to develop a series of cardiovascular diseases.
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Moreover, it promotes an overall sense of feeling good, while it also helps the body to unwind.
Due to the fact that coffee is rich in antioxidants, it can play a preventive role in the development of many diseases by boosting the function of the immune system.
Perhaps, one of the most known effects of coffee on humans is associated with its ability to stimulate the brain and accelerate its function.
On the other hand, findings through research conducted by health professionals, based on observations made on patients, cast a shadow of doubt on the alleged positive impact of coffee on health.
The biggest concern results from the fact that excessive drinking of coffee causes the development of the caffeine dependence syndrome (caffeine use disorder), which associated with symptoms of sleep disorder, nervousness, frequent urination, tachycardia, muscle spasms, and oversensitivity.
However, even if someone decides, and finally manages, to cease his/her coffee intake, then he/she is most likely to show even worse symptoms, such as the syndrome of withdrawal, which is caused by the shortage of caffeine in the body.
Other common symptoms that are observed during the period of abstinence from caffeine can result in severe headaches and a feeling of exhaustion.
In fact, exhaustion is part of the withdrawal syndrome and it is due to the fact that, over-stimulation is not there anymore, and this retardation of the pace of the human body's functions is interpreted as a feeling of exhaustion. An already bad situation can become worse, when drinking coffee is combined with smoking. This proves to be a literally deadly combination.
As in many other issues, the truth lies somewhere in-between the two extremes. We have to discover the golden mean.
When it comes to health concerns arising from drinking coffee, as opposed to the health benefits derived from its consumption, the golden mean is interpreted as moderation in drinking it.
This makes sense, because, if a person suffers from any of the above illness symptoms, he/she is strongly recommended to reduce the amount of coffee intake or even stop drinking coffee at all.
Although, in extreme cases, visiting a GP is the only option left, the decision to cut down on coffee always lies with each person individually.
Sources and further reading:
Can your coffee habit help you live longer?-https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-your-coffee-habit-help-you-live-longer-201601068938
Coffee — Good or Bad?-https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/coffee-good-or-bad
What Really Happens to Your Body When You Drink Coffee Every Day-https://www.livestrong.com/article/13775852-is-it-bad-to-drink-coffee-everyday/
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