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For the last few decades, numerous research papers have been published both to prove that coffee is harmless and to demonstrate its favorable effects on the organism. |
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Frequently asked questions about coffee and health:
How does caffeine affect behavior?
Caffeine increases mental activity by stimulating the central nervous system.
Moderate caffeine consumption improves alertness, increasing motivation and
concentration.
How does coffee affect sleep?
According to a study carried out by the Sleep Disorders Service & Research Center at Rush University, Chicago, USA, low and frequent doses of caffeine help prevent drowsiness during the day and don't disturb sleep during the night.
Coffee helps you lose weight?
A cup of coffee, for instance, has only 5 calories and a coffee with a dash (10 g [0.35 oz]) of milk provides about 10 calories. This makes coffee a recommended drink for those on a diet to lose weight.
Moreover, caffeine has a thermogenic effect, i.e. it stimulate the body's burning of calories. A 200 mg dose of caffeine leads to a 7.5% increase in calorie burning in smokers when at rest and a 6.5% increase in non-smokers, for up to 3 hours after its intake.
Can caffeine have an effect on physical performance?
It is a known fact that caffeine stimulates the central nervous system, decreasing perception of fatigue.
Caffeine also increases muscular tension, thus having beneficial effects during long-duration exercise, when the level of muscle cell glycogen has decreased.
It affects the motor functions and helps to make faster and more efficient moves.
It also dilates the coronary arteries, increasing blood flow to the heart, and relaxes bronchial muscles, facilitating breathing.
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