Ms. Chen is a 30-year-old graphic designer who is busy every day because of her activity map design tasks. If the client pushes hard, she can only spin continuously, and she can barely close her eyes.
Last Monday night, Ms. Chen was busy until 2 a.m. in order to catch up with the picture. She was so sleepy that she poured two large cups of Americano in one go to refresh herself. In this way, she had to hold on until almost four o'clock to get all the work done.
I thought I would be able to sleep well after the completion of the project, but Ms. Chen found that she couldn't sleep. Moreover, her heart was pounding wildly, as if it was about to jump out of her chest.
Then, she began to break out in cold sweats, hand tremors, headaches, chest tightness, and a series of uncomfortable symptoms came out. This scared her enough, and she quickly ran to the hospital to hang up the emergency room.
The doctor checked and said that these were caused by excessive fatigue and drinking too much coffee.
Speaking of coffee, I believe many people have had the experience of heartbeat after drinking coffee, right?
With the advancement of globalization, coffee culture is gradually emerging in China. From the coffee shop on the corner to the coffee machine in the office, the aroma of coffee seems to have permeated every corner of our lives. At the same time, however, the debate over whether coffee is healthy or not has never stopped.
On the one hand, some people believe that coffee can refresh the mind and improve work efficiency, and on the other hand, there are also concerns that coffee will have adverse effects on cardiovascular disease, sleep, etc.
So, what are the health effects of coffee, a daily drink, and is it really as rumored to have both refreshing effects and potential health risks?
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To answer this question, a large study involving 400,000 people in recent years has provided us with a new perspective. The study found that drinking coffee in moderation every day, i.e. drinking an extra cup of coffee per day, reduced the risk of arrhythmias by 3%.
This is a surprising finding, as it challenges the conventional wisdom that coffee can be bad for the heart.
Further research has also explored the risk association of coffee with various types of arrhythmias. The results showed that whether it was atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, or other types of arrhythmias, there was a certain association between coffee intake and a reduced risk.
However, researchers also make it clear that the benefits of coffee are not unconditional. The key is to drink in moderation. Excessive caffeine intake can still cause adverse health effects, such as heart palpitations, insomnia, and other problems. Therefore, it is crucial for coffee lovers to master the amount of water they drink.
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In addition to the positive effects on heart health, there may be other potential benefits associated with long-term moderate coffee consumption. One of the most important is its ability to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Several studies have shown that moderate coffee consumption can improve the prevention of cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure, coronary heart disease, and stroke. This may be related to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of polyphenols and other compounds in coffee.
In addition, coffee has also been found to be associated with a reduced risk of chronic liver disease. Some studies have found that coffee intake can reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality from chronic liver disease to some extent. This may be related to the fact that some ingredients in coffee have effects such as protecting liver cells and reducing liver inflammation.
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Of course, the key to reaping these potential benefits from coffee is to drink it in moderation. So, what is the right amount of coffee intake?
According to expert recommendations, the daily caffeine intake of healthy adults should be kept within a certain range, and it is generally recommended that it does not exceed 400 mg, which is equivalent to about 2-3 cups of coffee.
At the same time, you should also pay attention to choosing the right time to drink, 9:30-11:30 am is the best time to drink coffee, and also avoid drinking coffee within a few hours before bedtime, so as not to affect sleep.
For special populations, such as pregnant women, people with osteoporosis, and people with high blood pressure, you need to be more careful when drinking coffee.
Pregnant women should minimize the intake of caffeine during pregnancy, preferably no more than 200 mg a day, so as not to affect the development of the fetus; osteoporosis patients should pay attention to the fact that coffee may affect the absorption and utilization of calcium, not more than 3 cups a day; and patients with high blood pressure should avoid drinking strong coffee in the morning to avoid blood pressure fluctuations.
We can see that people who drink coffee for a long time do not necessarily suffer from health problems, the key is how to drink it in moderation and pay attention to their physical condition.
It is recommended that while enjoying the delicious and refreshing effect of coffee, you should also pay attention to your caffeine intake and adjust it according to your personal situation. Only in this way can we stay healthy and active in our busy lives.