That Coffee Roasters: A Medical Opinion: Coffee & Health

miércoles, 13 de junio de 2018

A Medical Opinion: Coffee & Health

Coffee, like all things, can be beneficial in moderation.

Years have gone by since some old habits died out. The smoking indoors, the drinking and many other habits have changed in the past 50 years. People are more and more conscious of their health and are used to taking the healthier routes to everything. All, but coffee. With many claiming coffee is a dangerous chemical we consume without the notion of its dangers, many people have sought assistance from professionals. And health experts have a lot to say about this caffeinated beverage.

So we decided to take matters into our own hands when it comes to sharing this news. Let’s break some health myths surrounding coffee, shall we? We got the assistance of a medical professional, and we’ll break it down for you!

Coffee is bad for blood pressure

This is FALSE! Coffee is excellent when consumed in moderation. Chemicals in coffee distend blood vessels, making your blood pressure levels drop slightly. This is great for hypertensive people but bad for hypotensive people. Drink it in moderation.

Coffee can make you lose weight

This is TRUE! But in moderation. Coffee is a metabolic accelerant, which means that you can increase the speed at which you burn calories. But beware, more than your typical take on coffee is dangerous; it can lower your metabolic rate.

Coffee can make you smaller

This is FALSE! There's a dubious belief that if you drink coffee while growing up, you'll stay short. That's a strange myth, and while coffee is not recommended to small child and adolescents, it's more for the over stimuli than for any relation with shortness.

Coffee helps you lower your cholesterol

This is TRUE! Coffee contains cafestol, and this compound is a powerful ally of good cholesterol. This compound, however, it’s one of the least visually appealing in the cups: it gives it that oily sheen on top of your cup. So, if your cup contains it, you’re having cafestol and all its benefits.

Coffee is bad for migraines

This is FALSE! Au contraire, my friend. Coffee or more likely caffeine is found in the best medications for headaches. Remember we mentioned distended blood vessels? Well, migraine is caused by compressed brain blood vessels, and when caffeine kicks in, it helps the calming medication reach the right places. Caffeine is as good as sugar to relieve migraines. So, drink a small bit of sweetened coffee with your migraine medication to kick it off the right way.

Want to know more about coffee? Make sure to check the rest of the articles on this blog. Here at That Coffee Roasters, we're sure to give you all the right information with a dash of specialty coffee. Want to know what we can offer you? Make sure to contact us to get the best brews in the market!