As with anything, espresso contains numerous nutritional benefits; but is it actually healthy? This depends heavily on your personal tolerance, health conditions, and consumption habits. This beverage affects individuals differently due to unique genetic differences in caffeine metabolism, enzyme production levels, stomach acid production rates, sugar/non-calorie sweetener additions (per 2022 review from Nutrients journal review), laxative effects. Therefore, most experts advise sticking to black espresso or milk-free options like soya almond or coconut.

Espresso is widely recognized as an excellent source of vitamin B2, potassium and magnesium – nutrients essential for maintaining normal blood pressure and heart health. Caffeine also helps your body absorb these minerals more readily – but remember: moderation is key!

Espresso is loaded with antioxidants that can help your body fight free radicals and maintain cell health, as well as caffeine which assists with weight loss by speeding metabolism and suppressing appetite. Too much caffeine, however, may cause jitters or insomnia and interfere with sleep quality – it may even impact antidepressant medications and birth control pills negatively.

Espresso consumption over time can have serious repercussions for cholesterol levels. One study revealed that heavy coffee consumers had elevated levels of low-density lipoproteins while their HDL levels decreased; both factors are linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, other research has discovered that caffeinated beverages, like espresso, increase secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline hormones which aid performance when exercising and help you burn more calories by increasing heart rate and alertness – two key aspects to increase exercise performance and help increase performance as well.

Research suggests that caffeine may reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes by inhibiting glucose absorption, and may even aid fat burning by raising body temperature, stimulating muscles to work harder and helping you burn more calories after physical exercise. But for optimal results it is wise to limit daily espresso intake; otherwise it could raise both blood pressure and heart rate, making sleep harder to come by.

Espresso may stop your skin from retaining water, leaving your complexion looking parched and prune-like. But drinking enough water will counteract this effect. Furthermore, espresso may cause diarrhea if paired with milk–so if lactose intolerance is an issue for you, avoid cappuccinos and switch to soy or almond milk as an alternative beverage choice for maximum efficiency! Additionally, artificial sweeteners have been reported as laxative agents (according to a 2008 study from Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics), and using artificial sweeteners can lead to bloat and diarrhea symptoms (according to another study by Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics). Soy or almond milk might help avoid these symptoms