10 Things Coffee Does To Your Body

6. Lowers Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes

The experts still aren’t 100% sure why, but for some reason, people who drink coffee have a significantly reduced rate of developing type 2 diabetes. This particular kind of diabetes is becoming a massive health epidemic, affecting around 300 million people, so it’s always good to know your risk is lower.

Studies have shown that people who drink the most coffee have a 23-50% lower risk of developing diabetes, with one study showing a reduction of as high as 67%.

7. Acts As A Laxative

The jury is out on whether coffee being a laxative is a good thing or a bad thing. We think it’s probably a little of both. Obviously, the last thing you want to do just a few minutes after sipping your coffee in a crowded cafe is rush to the loo. But if you’ve got problems staying regular, coffee is a useful helper. Interestingly, the laxative effect of coffee has been shown to pop up in some people just four minutes after their first sip. Wow!

8. Reduces Post Gym Muscle Pain

If you’re a lover of workouts, whether they’re at the gym, at crossfit, or out in the world, there’s a certain feeling of accomplishment gained from feeling sore after your effort. But, if that aching messes with your next workout, it has to go. Luckily, coffee is the answer.

A study in 2013 found that individuals who drank a cup of coffee before exercising experienced significantly less muscle soreness after their workout.

9. Lowers Risk Of Certain Cancers

Cancer happens to be one of the leading causes of death around the world, a disease that in all forms is characterised by uncontrolled cell growth in the body. It turns out that for both liver cancer and colorectal cancer, drinking coffee is the answer. Studies have shown that coffee has a protective effect against those two cancers with regular coffee drinkers being 40% less likely to develop liver cancer and 15% less likely to develop colorectal cancer.

10. Improves Memory

Life is busy, and mums are the most likely to forget things when there’s a thousand things to do all at the same time. But once again, coffee is the answer.

It turns out that a 2014 study uncovered caffeine’s ability to improve the brain’s ability to create long term memories. The effect of your morning brew lasts as much as 24 hours for every 200 milligrams of coffee, or single strong cup. That means, if you’re drinking a coffee right now, you’ll probably remember all of this!

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