Is coffee healthy or not?

Should we have coffee? This is a very popular question, and while it’s not the best drink for some, general studies show that coffee is beneficial for our health and fitness.

Coffee contains antioxidants but also caffeine. Caffeine is a natural stimulant that increases our metabolic rate. Many athletes use coffee as a pre-workout drink to benefit from this effect. Low to moderate doses (1-2 cups) of coffee significantly improve athletic performance.

Drinking black coffee 30 minutes before exercise is said to have the best ergogenic results. It has been shown to improve our endurance and allow us to exercise for longer.

Coffee is also indicated to improve our mental focus and increase energy levels. Clearer thinking promotes more productive and effective training. Coffee is also shown to reduce exercise-induced muscle pain.

Coffee contains powerful antioxidants that reduce chronic diseases. Studies have shown that it helps people with Parkinson’s disease and reduces the incidence of gallstones.

Because caffeine is a stimulant, it is recommended that you consult your doctor if you are hypertensive or pregnant, have heart disease, or are breastfeeding your baby before drinking coffee.