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Coffee and Caffeine
The elixir of health and happiness!

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Coffee and Caffeine go hand in hand. This is one of the most popular beverages in the world. And Americans just can’t think of life without a cup of rich and full-bodied delicious java! This stimulant contributes greatly to the stimulating and rejuvenating effect of coffee.

Chemically, caffeine is an alkaloid belonging to the class of organic compounds called methylxanthines chiefly derived from plants. Coffee and Caffeine act as potent stimulants. The caffeine in coffee particularly stimulates the central nervous system (brain), skeletal muscles of the heart and the respiratory systems as well as delays fatigue. So that is why you feel so refreshed and revitalized after sipping into your cup of Joe!

Coffee boosts up your senses imparting a soothing effect to your frayed nerves! The amount of this stimulant varies with each type of bean and different blends. An Espresso is a concentrated form so you can expect a higher content of this stimulant in an espresso that’s all the more punching and refreshing!

This stimulant has a characteristicly strong and bitter taste. This bitterness adds the punch that gives you a high and helps you feel so relaxed! However, as too much of everything is bad for health, this combination is no exception and can have serious negative impacts on your overall health. So you need to restrict your intake to healthy limits.

Coffee acts as an anti-depressant and helps to elevate your mood, especially when you are low and mentally disturbed! Coffee and Caffeine, the stimulant that along with other anti-depressant agents acts as a mood retriever by interacting with the brain chemicals such as acetylcholine and dopamine. Caffeinated Coffee reputedly is thought to have some effect on reducing depression, which might come as a surprise to many. Coffee drinking countries could see a reduction in the rate of suicide and help in fighting depression. This is being studied with extensive research to analyze why and how Coffee and Caffeine could product these results (reduction of suicide and depression). This seems to be especially true in the case of women.

Coffee and Caffeine have also been shown to possibly help asthma sufferers. The stimulatory effects of the caffeine in coffee affects the respiratory system in a positive manner. A few cups of coffee sometimes helps to spontaneously clear out blocked air passages. One great use of this knowledge is in emergency situations where an inhaler is unavailable. Just don't use this as a normal routine for helping your asthma. But it can come in handy when you are unable to breathe and need immediate results.

The human body's metabolic rate is enhanced with the drinking of coffee and caffeine. So if you are on a weight reduction plan and want to increase your chances for success, this may be a way to help shed those extra pounds. So if you want to look slimmer and more beautiful, not to mention healthier without the extra body weight, give coffee and caffeine a go.

Diabetes is unfortunately becoming much to common. My daughter acquired diabetes when she was twelve, and it has been a struggle for her ever since. So you might find it interesting to know that research has shown the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes is reduced with the consumption of caffeinated coffee.

Another disease that is prevelant today is Parkinson's. Unfortunately for my family, my mother has developed Parkinson's disease. But coffee and caffeine has been shown by research to have a protective function of reducing the development of Parkinson's. Just remember, these studies are ongoing, and not all coffee drinkers will get the same benefits. This is because like with any other drug, everybody's body reacts differently to various chemical elements.

The stimulant caffeine is also helpful in fighting the effects of free radicals that are formed in the body due to the anti-oxidant properties in this stimulant. Do you know anyone with Alzheimer's disease? Well, take heart, the consumption of coffee and caffeine taken daily has been shown to delay the rate of progression and/or delay the initial onset of Alzheimer's. Alzhimer's is a form of dementia that can be very disruptive to the elderly. This disease puts a huge strain on the family. It is also very hard for the person with the disease due to the fact that they know what will happen in the near future. So any type of help for this disease should be looked upon as a great comfort.

One thing you want to be very careful of as you do with any type of stimulant or drug is over use. Coffee and caffeine can cause serious health related problems such as anorexia, tremors/seizures, restlessness, nervousness, insomina, etc. I can personally attest to this as I have in the past over indulged in caffeinated beverages, and have had great difficulty with sleeping. The other problem is when you are trying to reduce your intake after over-indulging, you are very prone to get horrible headaches. So if possible, you do not want to get addicted, use in moderation only. For the more serious thinker, over consumption of caffeine would consist of more than 150mg/kg.

Coffee and caffeine should be advised that if you are prone to cardiovascular disease and heart problems that you should avoid consumption entirely. Research also shows that caffeine in coffee increase the risks of having a miscarriage and fetal defects. So it would be advisable if you are pregnant to avoid or at the very least significantly reduce consumption.

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