Coffee is considered one of the favorite drinks for many people, especially in the morning, as it tastes good. It also increases concentration and boosts energy at the beginning of the day.
In addition, there are other health benefits that a person may benefit from drinking coffee. A study published by the British Medical Association in 2023 proved that the presence of caffeine levels in the blood in the long term may reduce the amount of fat carried by the body, and it also reduces Risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The study was conducted on approximately 10,000 people, by analyzing their genetic differences in genes known to be related to the speed of caffeine breakdown in the body.
The study team used some genetic markers to establish an accurate association between the level of caffeine in the blood, body mass index (BMI), and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
The results of the study showed that calorie-free caffeinated drinks could be studied as a potential way to help reduce body fat.
“Higher blood plasma caffeine concentrations were associated with lower BMI and overall body fat mass,” the study team wrote in their paper.
“Moreover, higher caffeine concentrations in blood plasma were associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that approximately half of the effect of caffeine on reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes comes through lowering the body mass index,” he added.
Previous studies link moderate caffeine consumption to improved heart health and a lower body mass index, and this study provides us with more details about the health effects of coffee on the body.
Fat oxidation
The study team believes that this caffeine effect may be due to caffeine increasing heat production and fat oxidation (burning) in the body.
However, more research will be needed to confirm cause and effect. It is still possible that there are other factors at play that were not taken into account in this study.
It is also important to always be aware that the effects of caffeine are not entirely positive, so we must be careful when talking about the benefits of drinking it.
Additional effects of caffeine
According to the American Medical Association, there are several effects that can occur as a result of caffeine consumption, which affect the body negatively or positively, including the following:
- Caffeine may help treat depression if used in low doses, because it stimulates dopamine, which plays a role in stimulating pleasure and learning.
- Insomnia is one of the few risks of caffeine, which often appears clearly in people who do not consume caffeine regularly. In general, it is recommended not to drink coffee after approximately two o’clock in the evening.
- Caffeine helps with exercise, as it has been proven to improve endurance and speed, in addition to reducing feelings of fatigue.
- Caffeine may cause anxiety for some people, because it stimulates certain chemicals in the brain, which speeds up all processes in the body. It increases breathing rate, heart rate, and blood pressure, although this is often a good thing in normal people, but if you have a mild health condition, this should be taken into consideration.
- Caffeine can cause headaches if consumed in large quantities, accompanied by a feeling of tension.