Against Spring Fatigue - A Cup Of Coffee
Author: Marko Balašević
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August 08, 2022
Coffee ranks sixth among the top 50 foods containing antioxidants, according to the ranking.
The change of seasons can affect our health and tone. The onset of spring brings joy and good mood, but is sometimes accompanied by a feeling of drowsiness, fatigue, distraction, difficulty concentrating, a feeling of general discomfort - symptoms of the so-called spring fatigue.
After a long winter, the body needs help to cleanse itself of toxins and free radicals that damage cells and DNA.
Antioxidants contained in various foods and beverages neutralize the action of harmful molecules. This helps reduce the risk of certain cancers, cognitive impairment, arthritis, immune dysfunction and cardiovascular disease, according to the International Food Information Council.
According to a publication in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, coffee ranks sixth among the top 50 foods containing antioxidants. It has been found that only some fruits and nuts contain more antioxidants per serving than coffee.
Coffee helps reduce the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and offers some protection against cancer, according to US experts.
Epidemiological studies in the United States, Europe, and Japan have shown that components of instant coffee, other than caffeine, contribute to glucose metabolism, said Dr. Rob van Dam, an epidemiologist at Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Medical School.
Coffee also contains caffeine, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B3, trigonelline, lignans, chlorogenic acid - an antioxidant that slows the absorption of glucose in the intestine. According to some studies, coffee can improve glucose metabolism by reducing the rate of intestinal absorption, as well as by stimulating the secretion of the intestinal hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which promotes insulin secretion.
Instant coffee contains polyphenols, which are particularly active in the fight against free radicals, thus preventing premature aging and the development of chronic diseases.
Instant coffee also contains dietary fiber. According to a study by the Department of Food Chemistry at the University of Hamburg, Germany, the fiber content of coffee can vary, depending on various factors, such as the type of coffee, the degree of roasting and grinding and the brewing procedure.
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