After the holidays, people are back to work. When they are busy with work or study, they may want to drink a cup of coffee, which has the effect of fighting fatigue and refreshing the mind, and is sought after by young people. However, some people believe that drinking coffee frequently will harm their health. In fact, drinking the right amount of coffee can bring certain benefits to the body.

What are the benefits of drinking coffee?

1. Can improve body resistance and immunity

There are many free radicals in our body. When the number of free radicals increases, some chemical reactions will occur in the body, increasing the risk of cancer. Coffee contains a large amount of polyphenol compounds, which have certain antioxidant functions. Just drink a small cup of coffee every day to prevent cancer.

2. Can promote calorie consumption

Black coffee is not unfamiliar to women who are losing weight. There are no chemical ingredients in black coffee. Although it tastes bitter, drinking it can consume calories in the body, speed up the metabolism, and has the effect of losing weight.

3. Can improve intestinal flora

Coffee contains a large amount of alkaline substances and polyphenol compounds. If you keep your body in a healthy state, just drink 1 to 2 cups of coffee a day to have a refreshing effect. The active ingredients contained in coffee can improve the living environment of vitamins in the intestines and maintain gastrointestinal health.

Who is not suitable for drinking coffee?

1. Teenagers and people with poor stomach function. Teenagers are in the growth and development stage. If they drink a lot of coffee, it will stimulate the cerebral cortex, thus affecting the development of brain nerves. For people with poor gastrointestinal function, the gastric mucosa will be damaged. If they drink a lot of coffee, it will stimulate the stomach to secrete gastric acid, which will damage the gastric mucosa again.

2. Pregnant women or pregnant women. Pregnant women or pregnant women can drink coffee in moderation, but the amount must be controlled because the caffeine contained in it may have a certain impact on the fetus. In addition, people with heart disease should not drink coffee, otherwise it will speed up their heartbeat and cause symptoms of palpitations and shortness of breath.

Kind tips

Coffee is a common drink in our daily life. Many people drink coffee to refresh themselves, but the amount must be controlled. Try not to drink coffee within three hours before going to bed, because the caffeine contained in it will stimulate the cerebral cortex and make the brain excited, thus affecting the quality of sleep. It is important to remind you to try not to drink strong coffee.