Coffee is the second most common beverage in the world (first is tea) loaded with antioxidants and great health benefits as found in a recent study in the ** you do not have permission to see this link ** showing a reduction in diabetes, stroke and heart disease in people with habitual coffee, tea, or caffeine consumption.

What are other health benefits of Coffee?

Coffee is one of the world's most beloved beverages and for many coffee lovers, the daily ritual of a brew may offer more than a coffee boost as higher coffee consumption has been linked with longer life expectancy, lower cancer deaths, increased alertness, better memory, less depression, improved heart health, and even helps you poop better.

Study published by the ** you do not have permission to see this link ** or NIH found those who drank coffee daily were less likely to feel depressed than those who drank none. Another study showed that memory and recall after learning a task was enhanced under the influence of caffeine.

Does Coffee help you POOP better?

Yes, for at least ** you do not have permission to see this link ** it helps you poop better. Coffee has a unique combination of natural acids and caffeine that stimulates the bowel to contract and evacuate faster. This natural laxative effect is not seen with other caffeinated beverages like caffeinated power drinks. Coffee seems to boost the hormone gastrin (found in the stomach), and other motility bowel hormones (helps moves the bowels) including CCK or cholecystokinin. Also, there is a vagal response that relaxes the bowel, lessens transit time, and pushes stool through faster.

This happens within 30 minutes of drinking coffee and works best in the morning as the bowel wakes up. In some cases, the sensation happens within minutes of drinking coffee and in others takes longer. Adding a splash of sweetener, milk or cream can speed up the effect and the stronger the Java the better. A ** you do not have permission to see this link ** done comparing high octane Java (Columbian coffee with 150 mg of caffeine per cup) to decaffeinated coffee and water found a 60 % increase in bowel contractions in those drinking the caffeinated coffee however decaffeinated brew still had a superior effect compared to water.

Does Iced or Hot Coffee help you POOP better?

** you do not have permission to see this link **may help you POOP better. Iced coffee has the same amount of caffeine as hot coffee, but the processing is different. Iced coffee requires soaking the grounds to extract a more concentrated and more acidic brew and it is the increase in natural acids that may stimulate the bowels to poop better.

That said, some swear by hot beverages including ** you do not have permission to see this link ** beverages as a bowel stimulant. Heat may help with bowel movements by stimulating the digestive tract and soften stool but unfortunately there is limited evidence to support this. Your best bet is to choose your cup of Joe of preference and stick to what works best for you and your digestive health.

How much Coffee can you drink daily to get the health benefits?

In general, the greatest health benefits are seen with moderate to higher intake or drinking 3-4 cups of coffee daily. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends a maximum of 400 mg of caffeine daily or about four 8-ounce cups of coffee. If this is exceeded can lead to caffeine overdose, racing heart rates and potentially dangerous heart rhythms at high levels, heartburn, difficulty sleeping, and urinary symptoms. Most of these symptoms vanish as caffeine is metabolized in the body however some people are slower in the breakdown of caffeine compared to others.

What is the Coffee "Paradox," how can it raise and lower blood pressure?

This is sometimes called the "Coffee Paradox," as in higher amounts in the short term can raise blood pressure and increase jitteriness due to the acute caffeine hit but over time with daily regular use and tolerance can actually lower the risk of high blood pressure and heart attacks, and drinking 2-4 cups daily can even lower all cause risk of death. It also decreases the chance of getting diabetes, kidney stones, liver disorders and a host of other conditions including a recent ** you do not have permission to see this link ** reporting a decrease in recurrence of colon cancer in the people who drank coffee.

Any final thoughts on health benefits of Coffee?

Coffee has been around and loved for centuries and used mostly for its stimulant properties, delightful aroma, and rich flavor. Caffeine in coffee works by blocking a chemical called adenosine that helps slows us down. This causes increase release of calcium in brain and body leading to a greater sense of alertness and enhanced physical abilities.

So, grab yourself your favorite cup of Joe, enjoy a light breakfast, move your bowels, and have a healthy and energized day. If you have chronic health conditions, ask your doctor before consuming caffeinated coffee especially above the FDA recommendations.

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