Drinking coffee could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's: study

According to a research conducted by the Canadian Research Institute, your morning cup of coffee could protect you from the development of both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Scientists suggest that there might be more to the morning shake of goodness than a boost in energy and attention. Coffee consumption seems to be related to a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. The researchers wanted to study what compounds are involved and how they can affect cognitive decline associated with age. The team chose to study three different types of roast coffee, black roast and black decaffeinated roast.

According to the researchers, the black roasts containing caffeine and decaffeinated had identical potency in our first experimental tests. The researchers observed early on that its protective effect could not be due to caffeine. They then identified a group of compounds called phenylindans, which result from the roasting process of coffee beans. Phenylindans are unique in that they are the only compound studied in this study that prevents, or rather inhibits, both beta-amyloid and tau, two common protein fragments in Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson,

Here are some other benefits of coffee that you should know:

1. Coffee increases your physical performance. Take a cup of black coffee about an hour before training and your performance can improve from 11 to 12%. Caffeine tends to increase the levels of adrenaline in your blood, thus helping you prepare for physical exertion.
2. The caffeine present in coffee can help the fat cells break down body fat and make it a fuel for training.
3. Coffee contains many antioxidants, which act as warriors who fight and protect free radicals in your body.
4. This can also reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Caffeine decreases your insulin sensitivity and alters your glucose tolerance. As a result, your risk of type 2 diabetes is decreasing.
5. Coffee helps to increase concentration and mental alertness. Moderate coffee consumption can only help you stay alert.