Black coffee is the favorite drink of those who need to stay up for hours. The aroma of the drink, whether you sip it with milk or with water, can give you the desired comfort that you have been yearning for. And, most of us, find it hard to spend the entire day without the warmth of the coffee.
Recently, Dr. Saurabh Sethi, leading gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, took to his Instagram account and highlighted the health advantages of sipping black coffee. “I am a board-certified gastroenterologist and here are 8 science-backed benefits of black coffee,” he wrote in his social media post. Below are the benefits:
1. Helps In Protecting Liver: As per Dr Sethi, sipping black coffee has been “linked with a lower risk of fatty liver, fibrosis and cirrhosis.”. When you opt for moderate consumption of the beverage, it helps in bringing down the risk of liver disease that may include some specific cancer. It also helps people with fatty liver disease.
2. Helps In Reducing Liver Cancer Risk: The doctor added that black coffee can lower liver cancer risk and added, “large studies worldwide have shown how reduced hepatocellular carcinoma risk.”
3. Protects Brain: When you consume black coffee regularly it has been linked with “reduced Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk.” It is worth mentioning that caffeine enhances alertness, cognitive function, and concentration. The drink helps in boosting dopamine levels and boosts the mood as well.
4. Supports Blood Sugar Control: Drinking black coffee can support blood sugar control as it “improves insulin sensitivity and there is less type 2 diabetes risk,” added Dr Sethi.
5. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Power: The doctor claimed that the black coffee is full of antioxidants that aids in fighting free radicals and brings down the risk of specific diseases. "Polyphenols reduce oxidative stress and may calm inflammation,” he asserted.
6. Boosts Heart Health: He added that black coffee when taken in moderate quantity can lower risk of heart failure and stroke.
7. Enhances Mood and Focus: Presence of caffeine in the drink can boost cognitive function, boost mood, and focus. “Well proven effects on alertness, energy, and concentration, he stated.
8. Longevity: The beverage helps you live longer as it has been linked with longevity. As per Dr Sethi, “2-4 cups/day is tied to lower all-cause mortality in multiple studies.”
