Is Coffee Worth the Hype?

Is Coffee Worth the Hype?

Coffee is a commonly consumed pre-workout for athletes. It is known to instantly increase energy levels in the body as it is rich in caffeine. But is it actually worth the hype it deserves? I feel the best thing that can be done to decide it, is to know about it on a deeper level. taking coffee before a workout a good idea?

COMPONENTS PRESENT IN COFFEE:

A typical stache of coffee is not just a mere powder, it is a combination of different types of natural compounds in it. Each of them has its own unique features which amalgamate to make it a powerful drink. Some of the commonly known ingredients are as follows:

  1. CAFFEINE:

Caffeine is a commonly found stimulant in plants. It gets easily absorbed in the bloodstream thus stimulating the brain and the CNS. It tricks the brain into not feeling tired, thus making us more active and alert.

  1. ANTIOXIDANTS:

Coffee is a great source of melanoidin and several other acids. They save us from falling into the trap of different kinds of heart diseases, diabetes, liver issues, etc which are caused by free radicals in the body. 

  1. DIFFERENT TYPES OF OILS:

There are several types of oils found in coffee beans. They contain several chemical compounds, one of which is diterpenes. They possess many benefits. For example, they are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. They help a lot in muscle recovery.

  • WHAT DOES COFFEE DO TO OUR BODIES?
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    Coffee contains high amounts of caffeine, which is known to be quickly absorbed by our bodies. As soon as this happens, caffeine starts affecting each and every cell in the brain and body. Many changes are noticed during this process, including the following includes:

    1. Increases the production of adrenaline.
    1. Stimulating the brain and CNS.
    1. Breaks down fats into fat cells, thus helping in fat loss.
    1. The stimulants present enhance muscular strength and power.
    1. Releases endorphins in the body.

  • BENEFITS OF CONSUMING COFFEE:
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    The presence of different active ingredients in coffee makes it highly beneficial for our bodies. Some of the commonly known benefits are:

    1. REDUCES THE RISK OF DEADLY DISEASES:

    Coffee has this unique property of altering the rate of glucose in the body, thus saving us from deadly diseases like diabetes.

    1. IMPROVES CONCENTRATION:

    Caffeine being a natural stimulant tricks the brain to stay alert. This in turn betters the cognitive function of the body which also means performance. This property also prevents us from falling into the trap of Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

    1. IMPROVES SPEED AND POWER:

    Drinking a cup of coffee before a workout session has proven to make it  more energetic than without it. It not only increases your strength but also helps you train faster than usually do. All of this is possible because of the presence of stimulants in it.

    1. LOWERED MUSCLE PAIN:

    Coffee has proved to lower the stiffness in muscles, which makes it an ideal pre-workout. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which help in muscle recovery.

    1. HELPS IN FAT LOSS:

    Coffee is an amazing fat burner because of the presence of antioxidants. It curbs triglyceride-curbing enzymes which makes them ideal for a weight-loss diet, It also helps cut bad cholesterol which allows it to burn  more calories.

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