Benefits of Coffee For Human Health

9 Health Benefits of Coffee Coffee Is Nutrient and Antioxidant-Rich One cup (8 fl oz) of black coffee contains: Pantothenic Acid Niacin (Vitamin B3) (Vitamin B5) 0.6 mg (6% DV) Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 0.2 mg (11% DV) 0.5 mg (2% DV) Magnesium 7.1 mg (3% DV) Potassium 116 mg (3% DV) Manganese 0.1 mg (3% DV) Make You Smarter Caffeine blocks adenosine, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that makes you tired and less alert. Studies show that caffeine can improve responsiveness, memory, attentiveness, and mental function. Help You Burn Fat In studies caffeine boosted metabolic rate by 3-11%. Caffeine can also boost fat oxidation, especially in lean individuals. FAT Lower Your Risk of Type II Diabetes Overall studies found drinking coffee reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 7-67%. Lower Risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Studies found coffee drinkers may have up to 60% lower risk of developing Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. Good For Your Liver Drinking coffee can help protect your liver, Ilowering risk of cirrhosis by up to 80% and liver cancer by around 43%. Help You Live Longer A study demonstrated coffee consumption lowered risk of death from all causes of 20% for men and 26% for women. Good For Your Heart Studies found that drinking coffee: • does not increase blood pressure in the long term; • may reduce the risk for arrhythmia; and • can lower the risk of stroke and heart disease Reduce Risk of Depression Research indicates that drinking coffee is associated with a lower risk for depression. Coffee may have a stabilizing effect on mood.