🌿 Why is coffee good for your health?
According to Dr. Leana Wen , an emergency physician and professor at George Washington University, “the evidence is strong: moderate coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of developing certain chronic diseases.”
Numerous studies confirm that drinking coffee in moderation can:
💓 Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease;
🍬 Decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes
🧠 ; Protect against certain cancers and dementia.
Coffee contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that support the immune system and contribute to cell protection. Some components also help improve insulin utilization and stabilize blood sugar levels .
☕ But beware of excess
Too much caffeine can have the opposite effect. According to ANSES (the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety), approximately 30% of adults and 11% of children in France consume more caffeine than the recommended dose , which can cause:
⚡ palpitations and restlessness,
😰 anxiety and nervousness,
🌙 sleep disturbances,
💀 and long-term cardiovascular and bone effects.
Some people are more sensitive to caffeine, including pregnant women , children , or those taking heart or anxiolytic medications .
❤️Doctors reveal that drinking coffee every morning causes…🧭 What is the ideal daily dose of coffee?
Dr. Wen reminds us that “up to 400 mg of caffeine per day – roughly equivalent to four cups of filtered coffee – is a safe intake for most adults .”
➡️ This corresponds to approximately
