Benefit of Coffee

 Not only can your daily cup of joe help you feel more energized, burn fat and improve physical performance, it may also lower your risk of several conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In fact, coffee may even boost longevity.Sep 20, 2018

SUMMARYCaffeine blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain, which causes a stimulant effect. This improves energy levels, mood and various aspects of brain function.

Performance

Caffeine stimulates your nervous system, signaling fat cells to break down body fat (13Trusted Source, 14).

But it also increases epinephrine (adrenaline) levels in your blood (15Trusted Source, 16Trusted Source).

This is the fight-or-flight hormone, which prepares your body for intense physical exertion.

Caffeine breaks down body fat, making free fatty acids available as fuel (17Trusted Source, 18).

Given these effects, it’s unsurprising that caffeine can improve physical performance by 11–12%, on average (20Trusted Source, 29).

Therefore, it makes sense to have a strong cup of coffee about half an hour before you head to the gym.

 May Protect You From Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease and the leading cause of dementia worldwide.

This condition usually affects people over 65, and there is no known cure.

However, there are several things you can do to prevent the disease from occurring in the first place.

This includes the usual suspects like eating healthy and exercising, but drinking coffee may be incredibly effective as well.

Several studies show that coffee drinkers have up to a 65% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease (28, 29Trusted Source).

SUMMARYCoffee drinkers have a much lower risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease, which is a leading cause of dementia worldwide.