Ten doubts about drinking coffee, deciphered at one time! Let you drink comfortably ~

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Solve the doubt

Drinking coffee has long become a necessity for many people's life, but many people still have a lot of question marks in their hearts while drinking coffee. Will drinking coffee hurt their stomach? Will it be osteoporosis? How many drinks can I have a day? The following all give you answers, so that everyone can drink at ease, drink comfortably!

one

Is espresso really high in caffeine?

A: most people are often misled by the name into thinking that espresso (Espresso), which has a strong and mellow flavor, is high in caffeine. In fact, the caffeine content is related to the roasting method and extraction time. Coffee beans that are lightly roasted, and coffee that has been extracted for a long time, such as ice drop coffee and hand brewed coffee, contain more caffeine than espresso coffee extracted under high pressure and short time.

two

Will drinking coffee lead to osteoporosis?

A: this is a doubt in the hearts of coffee drinkers. Osteoporosis is related to sex, age and eating habits. Less exercise, less sun exposure and insufficient calcium may lead to osteoporosis. Although caffeine is a risk factor for osteoporosis, there is no direct evidence that caffeine can lead to osteoporosis, but for women with low calcium intake, drinking more than 2 cups of ground coffee a day will worsen bone loss. Women after menopause should be careful, in addition to reducing caffeine, usually more exercise, more calcium supplement, bone loosening can be avoided.

three

Drinking coffee can hurt the liver?

A: there is a popular saying that drinking coffee can hurt the liver, but studies show that the opposite is true. Many early studies have found that caffeine can reduce the degree of liver inflammation and damage after the liver is damaged by toxins. Two American studies have been published in the International Journal of Gastroenterology (Gastroenterology), pointing out that drinking coffee can reduce the rate of abnormal liver function. More than 2 cups of coffee a day can reduce the incidence of chronic liver disease by about 60%. In 2007, a comprehensive analysis of 10 related studies also pointed out that coffee drinkers were 40-50% less likely to develop liver cancer than the general population, indicating that coffee does not harm the liver.

four

How many cups of coffee a day is better?

A: there are different opinions on this question. I believe that my body message is the best! It has been pointed out that drinking 1-3 cups of coffee a day can dilate heart arteries, increase blood flow, relieve migraines, promote thinking, improve memory, and reduce the incidence of Parkinson's disease and depression, but many clinical studies have also pointed out that caffeine of more than 500 mg a day (about 2 cups of American style) can cause palpitations, sleep disorders and calcium loss, and excessive intake can still have adverse effects on the body.

five

When is the best time to drink coffee during the day?

Answer: the study points out that for people with habitual constipation, drinking 180cc coffee in the morning can effectively improve constipation. Generally speaking, the morning is better than the afternoon. If you drink it in the afternoon, it is best not to put it off until evening, so as not to affect sleep. In fact, as long as you cooperate with your personal physique and habits, coffee is the best "refreshing drink."

six

Does drinking coffee hurt your stomach?

A: there was a rumor on the Internet that "drinking coffee and eating sweets will make your stomach and esophagus reflux." The original problem lies in caffeine stimulation, because caffeine not only secretes a large amount of gastric acid, causing gastrointestinal discomfort, but also stimulates the sphincter at the lower end of the esophagus to become relaxed, causing "gastroesophageal reflux". Therefore, every time drinking coffee on the stomach acid or suffering from stomach ulcers, duodenal ulcers and other digestive tract diseases, coffee "can avoid", really want to drink, it is best to "taste it."

seven

Who is not fit to drink coffee?

A: who is not fit to drink coffee? In addition to people who are allergic to caffeine, teenagers under the age of 15 and still in the stage of development should not drink coffee, because the tannic acid in coffee will hinder calcium absorption, cause nervousness and affect sleep quality; pregnant women and nursing mothers had better not drink, if they have the habit of drinking coffee every day, it is also limited to one cup, so as not to cause maternal discomfort and affect fetal health, it is better for pregnant women to choose "non-caffeinated drinks".

eight

Coffee can also be an aphrodisiac?

A: although coffee contains the same ingredient ─ phosphodiesterase inhibitor as Viagra, but the type is not the same as Viagra, its main function is to boost the spirit and make the body feel excited, but it has limited effect on improving male sex. Internet rumors that men drinking coffee before sex can help revive their masculinity is not credible.

nine

Can you really lose weight by drinking coffee?

A: studies have shown that caffeine has the effect of temporarily suppressing appetite, can also accelerate the body's metabolic rate, accelerate fat decomposition, if combined with exercise, calorie consumption faster, help to control weight, an hour before exercise intake of about 200 mg of caffeine, can promote the body's energy consumption, but coffee diuretic, will accelerate body dehydration, exercise must be replenished at any time.

ten

Can I have coffee on an empty stomach?

Answer: caffeine will stimulate gastric acid secretion, it is best not to drink on an empty stomach, people with gastric ulcers should avoid, with bread and other snacks to enjoy leisurely, but also stabilize the nervous mood, while drinking some boiled water, not only remove bad breath, good taste of coffee mellow, but also increase urination and protect kidney function.