Al-Marsad newspaper: Research has revealed great health benefits of coffee, including reducing the risk of major death for women, such as heart disease, and many people drink coffee around the world, consuming about two billion cups of it daily, according to Express.
Sophie Medellin, a nutrition consultant and director of CityDietitians, said: ‘Coffee contributes to a reduced risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, although studies are still ongoing. Not surprisingly, the average coffee intake also contributes positively to energy levels, giving us energy before exercise.
“For people with anxiety and panic disorders, moderate to high caffeine intake can exacerbate existing symptoms. The other at-risk group is pregnant women where high caffeine intake has been linked to complications such as low birth weight,” Medellin added.
“Excessive consumption of coffee can have a negative effect on our sleep patterns and make it difficult for us not only to fall asleep but also to maintain a high quality of sleep throughout the night.”
The maximum recommended daily dose of caffeine is about 300-400 mg. The average cup of coffee contains between 80-100 mg of caffeine, which means that about three to four cups of coffee a day is a maximum within the safe limit.
“You can also take caffeine from other sources you may not be aware of, such as chocolate and sugar-sweetened beverages,” Medellin warned. “In general, intakes above 600 mg have been linked to negative health effects such as high blood pressure, insomnia and irritability.”