The reverse side of coffee

Not only does it cause insomnia and hypertension, too much coffee can increase the risk of cancer. Acrylamide poisoning has been found in more than 20 types of coffee tested.

Besides the beneficial effects, scientists recommend against abuse of coffee because it has side effects and the use of high doses can be harmful to health.

Traces of carcinogen in coffee have been found

Coffee should not be abused because it has side effects (Photo: aquarius) German scientists say, acrylamide, a carcinogenic component in animals, has been found in all 24 types of coffee. powder and 7 kinds of steam coffee (espresso) tested. The content of this substance in brewed coffee is much lower than in powdered coffee.

German Coffee Association President Winfried Tigges said that acrylamide is not present in unprocessed coffee, it only forms during roasting. He said that coffee producers are working on ways to make coffee that does not contain this substance.

Some early research has shown that acrylamide (found in chips, coffee, water and carbohydrate foods such as toast or fried) can cause cancer in animals.

Coffee disturbs sugar metabolism

Recent research by the US and the Netherlands shows that coffee reduces the body's sensitivity to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. Excessive use of coffee also increases the amount of hormones that cause stress and slightly increase blood pressure. In addition, the amount of free fatty acids in the blood of this group is also higher than normal.

Coffee can cause vascular obstruction and hypertension

People with high blood pressure should not drink coffee. Coffee cup during the day will cause blood vessels to be blocked for at least 2 hours, increasing blood pressure. The second and third cups temporarily clog the arteries. That is the result of new research by scientists at Henry Dunant Hospital (Greece). Patients with hypertension should switch to caffeine-free coffee, or preferably not to drink anymore.

Coffee causes atherosclerosis

Regular drinking of coffee can make the body's inflammatory process happen faster, leading to some serious illnesses. Scientists at Harokopian University in Athens (Greece) said so after studying over 3,000 healthy people.

In those who drink more than 1 cup of coffee a day, the components of blood inflammation increase more, in many cases harming healthy cells and causing chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis. This risk is the same for all subjects regardless of gender, age and smoking habits.

Coffee combined tobacco harms the heart

Research in Greece shows that the combined effects of coffee and tobacco increase the likelihood of arteriosclerosis. This means cigarettes and coffee can interact with each other, negatively affecting arteries.

Coffee harms nerves

According to the World Health Organization, the abuse of coffee will damage the nerves, cause anxiety, anxiety, insomnia, stress, and even lead to vomiting and stomach disorders. Because many foods contain caffeine, doctors recommend that consumers carefully read the ingredients of all foods on the label before using them to adjust daily caffeine intake accordingly.