The answer to the question: "is coffee good for health?" is yes, it is, but as long as you don't drink in excess. Regular consumption of coffee is associated to a 20% decrease in the risk of acquiring cardiovascular conditions and stroke, according to the ABC of Health Magazine of Germany. This is due to the fact it contributes in keeping the elasticity of the artery walls as it might be a natural renin blocker. Let us remember that renin is an enzyme secreted by the kidney and triggers the production of angiotensin I and II, which harden the walls of your arteries.
Because caffeine is a very bitter alkaloid, coffee is also good for your liver and its consumption is linked to a significant drop in the risk of getting liver cancer and cirrhosis. It also decreases the chances of acquiring gallbladder stones. Aside from being protective agent of your liver, coffee is a good anti-inflammatory for your prostate gland as it helps a senior man to urinate more fluidly and easily. It is also rich in antioxidants, such as polyphenols, caffeoylquinic, and hydrocinnamic acid, which neutralize free radicals.
Due to its caffeine content, it stimulates mental focus and concentration when you are reading or writing, or doing other intellectual activities. However, if you drink more than four cups of coffee a day, then it will overstimulate your central nervous system too much as you might get anxiety, agitation, and even tachycardia in rare cases. Nevertheless, since it is an stimulant, it helps you in burning your belly fat. The health benefits coffee gives you completely offset the symptoms you get if you drink it too much.
Below, a cappuccino, an espresso coffee with steamed milk, which is very popular in Italy, France, Argentina, and Uruguay.
