2023-08-01 12:18:32
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A little coffee when you wake up to get the day off to a good start: this is a philosophy of life for many of us. But in reality, this habit is not as effective as you think.
It has a double effect with cortisol
Drinking coffee, to a certain limit, can have positive health effects. For example, drinking no more than three cups of coffee a day can prevent the development of certain diseases, such as type II diabetes. On the other hand, contrary to what we can sometimes hear, coffee is not a slimming ally. Tests on mice have proven that 5 to 6 doses of coffee cause a surge of chlorogenic acids which would store fat, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food chemistry.
While many of us can’t live without our cup of coffee in the morning, but by drinking it, it actually becomes less effective over time. “A few hours later, at the end of the morning or at the beginning of the followingnoon, we feel a drop in form. The reason is simple: when we wake up, our body naturally secretes a large quantity of cortisol – the so-called stress hormone – which puts us on alert and sharpens our vigilance”, explains Frédéric Saldmann, specialist in health prevention, in Le Parisien.
Coffee cortisol levels fall at the same time as that of caffeine in the body, so you feel a double hit of softness. According to him, “therefore duplicates cortisol” and can cause nervousness, sweating and anxiety.
What is the best time of day to drink your coffee?
The best time of day to drink your coffee would be between 11 a.m. and noon, “regarding four hours following waking up,” says Frédéric Saldmann. At this time of day, it does not interfere with cortisol. By avoiding the ill effects of the double effect with cortisol, you also increase your caffeine tolerance. In addition, it will keep you in shape all day.
To conclude, the specialist recommends robusta coffee, which contains twice as much caffeine as arabica. It is stronger and more bitter, but contains more chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant. However, “according to several scientific studies, arabica coffee can improve memory, attention and concentration, which is not the case with robusta”.
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