5 research backed reasons to start your day with a cup of coffee

Do you love coffee? Here's why a cup of coffee is healthy for you.

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Written By: Palak Juneja | Published : July 4, 2016 9:45 AM IST

Much to the delight of coffee lovers, drinking coffee has more health benefits than what people think. And as it is said in City of Ashes, as long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be? The latent benefits of moderate coffee drinking for adults are rarely discussed because of the myth that coffee does harm to your health. Here s why a cup of coffee is healthy for you.

  1. According to health experts, two-three cups of black, caffeinated coffee without sugar and a little bit or no milk can reduce the risk of liver disease including liver cancer. The benefits associated with drinking dark black coffee also helps in preventing diabetes and thus lowering the risk of liver disease. Drink a cup of black coffee daily to cut your risk of liver disease.
  2. According to a study, drinking three to four cups of coffee every day reduces the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
  3. Studies suggest that people who drink coffee are at a lower risk of suffering from depression. Coffee acts as a mild antidepressant agent which in turn stimulates the production of neurotransmitters that play a key role in lowering your risk of depression.
  4. Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can also help in reducing the chances of erectile dysfunction. According to study, men who consumed between 85 and 170 milligrams of caffeine a day were 42 percent less likely to report erectile dysfunction. So guys should start drinking coffee to reduce erectile dysfunction.
  5. Drinking coffee keeps your heart healthy which in turn improves your physical performance. It gives your stamina a magical boost. Here are the other health benefits of coffee to justify your addiction.

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