Coffee and health

Coffee and tea have been consumed for hundreds of years and have become an important part of cultural traditions and social life. 

Health effects

• Consumption of 3 to 5 standard cups daily is associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases.

               A standard cup defined as 240 ml.  

• It does not increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and cancers.

• It increases wakefulness and work productivity. 

• It improves energy balance by reducing appetite and increasing the basal metabolic rate 

• Repeated intake during the day  were associated with slightly less long-term weight gain

• A modest beneficial effect on body fatness

     Moderate consumption can be part of a healthy lifestyle.

      You cannot recommend coffee intake for  

      disease prevention. There is no evidence 

A standard coffee mug (240 ml)
Not more than 5 mugs/day

     

  Adverse effects

  High caffeine intake (more than 5 cups) can have various 

  adverse effects,  

• Consumption later in the day can increase sleep latency and reduce the quality of sleep

• Caffeinated beverages that are high in calories, such as soft drinks and energy drinks and coffee or tea with added sugar, may lead to excess weight gain.

•  Caffeine can induce anxiety in persons with high anxiety or bipolar disorders. , 

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       Adverse effects in pregnancy

• Caffeine readily passes the placenta

• High caffeine intake is associated with lower birth weight

• There is a risk of pregnancy loss .

 A pregnant lady should avoid coffee intake as far as possible, 

Garlic can reduce blood cholesterol

                          
Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment.It has a characteristic pungent, spicy flavor

,In folklore, garlic has been regarded as a force for both good and evil. In Europe, many cultures have used garlic for protection or white magic

National Institute of Nutrition,Hyderabad has done research on garlic and discovered the following effects on the health

Improves immunity

Anti cancer

Reduces blood Cholesterol

Prevents formation of thrombus in the blood vessels

Cloves of garlic

The recommended dose is 5 cloves per day.

Crush them and then swallow. 

(An intact clove could be excreted as such in the stool) 

P.S

Before starting a statin for high blood cholesterol you can 

try 5 cloves of garlic every day for 2 months and find out if

there is reduction in blood cholesterol.


If yes, then continue to take it.