In 1991, the WHO classified coffee as a potential carcinogen, but almost 30 years later the situation has changed.
Nowadays, there are more and more statements about the health benefits of coffee, provided it is consumed in moderation.
Let's explore what properties of the drink can be useful for us.
Reduces the risk of certain types of cancer
Coffee contains components that have anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects. For this reason, coffee is associated with a reduced risk of melanoma, leukemia, prostate cancer, uterine cancer, and intestinal cancer.
Protects against type 2 diabetes
The more coffee you drink – both regular and decaf – the less likely you are to suffer from diabetes, research suggests. But there’s a side effect: Too much espresso can lead to sleep problems and migraines.
Serves as a protection for the heart
While some doctors recommend that patients with heart rhythm disorders give up coffee, others cite experimental data according to which this drink can reduce the frequency of atrial fibrillation by as much as 13%.
Also, drinking coffee reduces the risk of heart attacks by 19% and heart attacks by 30% compared to those who deny themselves a cup of invigorating cappuccino or latte.
Extends life
Drinking four cups of coffee a day can delay death from various causes, including heart failure and cancer, according to the authors of a study published in 2016 in the European Journal of Epidemiology.
