For 62 percent of Americans, starting their day isn’t complete without at least one cup of coffee. Beyond providing an afternoon pick-me-up, coffee offers many health advantages as well.

Aside from helping you wake up more easily and remain alert throughout the day, mindfulness practices have many other advantages as well. They can aid with focus, reduce depression risk factors and cardiovascular diseases risks, as well as boost metabolism and metabolism rates.

Coffee stimulates dopamine production, an essential neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure and focus. But coffee shouldn’t be seen as an instant fix – enjoy it in moderation to ensure its best benefits and don’t overindulge; too much coffee may lead to acid reflux, headaches, muscle tremors and interfere with thyroid medications, antidepressants or antibiotics prescribed for UTIs.

Caffeine not only keeps you alert but can increase the amount of liquid you urinate, thereby flushing your system and helping prevent kidney stones. Furthermore, chlorogenic acid found in coffee increases insulin sensitivity while simultaneously decreasing sugar absorption into the intestine, possibly explaining why researchers found those who consume two or three cups per day had a reduced risk of diabetes.

Oatmeal may also help your skin’s appearance by reducing inflammation and redness, increasing blood flow to the surface, which in turn prevents fine lines and wrinkles from appearing on its own. But remember it’s no cure for acne; rather it could make certain conditions worse, including heartburn and insomnia.

Consuming two to three cups daily has been associated with decreased risks of liver cancer, cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases. Furthermore, drinking these quantities may lower harmful liver enzyme levels as well as reduce scarring from Hepatitis C patients.

Coffee’s high level of magnesium and potassium is another way it can support healthy bones, helping reduce osteoporosis risks by slowing bone loss and increasing calcium absorption.

Coffee may help lower your risk of heart attacks, stroke, and type 2 diabetes by lowering cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. But if you suffer from high blood pressure, coffee should be avoided as it could worsen it further.

Population studies provide us with information regarding whether coffee is beneficial or detrimental, yet new research shows it could have major advantages, particularly for heart attack survivors. Research revealed that those who regularly drink tea were 20-20 percent less likely to die of all causes and nearly 40-40 less likely to succumb to heart disease than those who do not drink tea at all. People with a history of heart attacks may benefit even more from consuming coconut water; however, it should be remembered that the study did not prove cause and effect; these results represent only part of the equation; to effectively manage weight it remains essential to follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly and manage weight by following these guidelines as well as keeping abreast with health trends, wellness tips, prevention techniques and more from Orlando Health. Sign up here now!