Coffee, a stimulant beverage prepared from roasted coffee beans, has been in consumption since 9th century. It was discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia, from where it slowly spread to Armenia, Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa. Europe, Indonesia and the Americas were introduced to it by the Muslim countries. Today, coffee is regarded as one of the most popular beverages, consumed across the globe. Do you know that many positive as well as negative effects accrue from coffee? If no, then go through the following lines and explore the health effects of drinking coffee.
Health Effects Of Coffee
Negative Effects
Coffee might have the following harmful effects on an individual:
- Coffee can become addictive and leave you with withdrawal symptoms
- When consumed in large quantity, it can cause jitters and anxiety
- Excess coffee consumption can stain teeth
- Insomnia and disruption of sleep patterns
- Tremors, nervousness, restlessness, and irritability
- Headaches
- Increased heartburn
- Greater risk of anemia
- Elevation of blood fatty acid levels
- Irregular heartbeats and palpitations
- Increased risk of cardiac arrhythmia and heart attack
- Greater gastric acid production and aggravation of peptic ulcers
- Rise in blood pressure and/or serum cholesterol levels
- Increased symptoms of PMS
- Higher risk of the birth of a low-birth-weight child
- Increased urinary calcium losses
Positive Effects
Coffee has been associated with the following health benefits:
- Dilates airways, proving beneficial for asthma patients
- Good for those suffering from constipation
- Protects against the pain of gallstones
- Enhances exercise and sports performance
- Decreases risk of colon cancer
- Increases endurance
- Reduces the risk of getting Type 2 diabetes
