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Five healthy effects of a cup of coffee

 

taza-cafe2Cancer.Scientific studies show that coffee drinkers are un 50% less likely to get cancerthan those who do not consume this drink. The preventive effects are especially relevant in colon, breast and prostate cancer.

Diabetes. According to research conducted by the George Institute for International Health at the University of Sydney (Australia),For each additional cup of coffee consumed in a day, the risk of type 2 diabetes is reduced by 7%. The positive effect is also achieved by drinking decaffeinated coffee.

Bad breath.Scientists from Tel Aviv University demonstrated in 2009 that coffee extract can inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause bad breath in our mouths.

Parkinson’s disease.Scientific studies carried out in the United States and Europe prove thatdaily consumption of one to three cups of coffeeit is associated with a lower incidence of Parkinson’s disease. In addition, recent experiments with mice at the University of Florida indicate that this drink could also reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

Longevity.According to an investigation carried out in 2008 by Spanish researchers from the Autonomous University of Madrid and published in the journalAnnals of Internal Medicine, drinksix cups of regular or decaffeinated coffee dailyis associated with alower risk of dying from heart disease, cancerand other pathologies. However, it must be borne in mind that, despite its long-term benefits, coffee increases blood pressure in the short term.

 

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