Instant coffee, what are the benefits of consuming it every day?

MEXICO CITY.- The instant or soluble coffee It is something that cannot be missing from the table of many Mexican families. Easy to prepare and consume, as a gift, as a tradition, or as a last-minute option, this option for having a quick cup is very effective for thousands of people.

Does drinking instant coffee affect your health if you drink it frequently?

Instant coffee is prepared with 100% natural coffee beans, which are roasted, ground and infused in an industrial process. When the mixture is prepared, it goes through freeze-drying, which consists of dehydrating and grinding the result to obtain small flakes to which, once bottled, labeled, distributed and sold, only water needs to be added.

Effects of instant coffee on the body

Contrary to what many think, Drinking instant coffee every day does not affect your health differently compared to consuming freshly ground coffee beans. This happens because instant coffee is made precisely from coffee beans, selected and with adequate sanitary standards, at least according to the law.

What can happen is that the taste, smell and consistency of the product changes due to the physical processes it has undergone. However, it does not change much in terms of the effects, benefits and consequences that an artisanal coffee would have, for example. Everything depends on the quality of the brand. Even so, there are studies that suggest that due to the high-temperature roasting process, Instant coffee may contain more acrylamide, a chemical characteristic of toasted foods such as bread, potatoes, cookies, toast, etc. This substance is toxic.

According to the organization “Elika, food security” This substance could develop male reproductive problems, malformation of the uterus or imbalance of the nervous system. It also explains that, due to the low levels of this substance in instant coffees, it is very unlikely that these effects will occur or develop. The effects of coffee on health Like any food, the consequences can change depending on the frequency of consumption.

Coffee is associatedaccording to various studies, to a better memory retention or decreased heart failure As explained by the European Society of Cardiology. Likewise, Antioxidants present in coffee They help combat the effects of free radicals, premature oxidation of cells and delay the effects of aging. However, in instant coffees, this property may decrease due to physical changes in the cooking and dehydration process.

Negative consequences of excessive coffee

The Mexican Government’s website explains that, among the Negative consequences caused by excessive coffee include anxiety, insomnia, irritability, nauseaincreased blood pressure, increased heartburn or dehydration, so it is not recommended for people with severe arrhythmias, anxiety or who suffer from gastrointestinal reflux.

The recommended amount of caffeine per day, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) The U.S. government’s limit is 400 milligrams, which would be equivalent to a maximum of four cups of coffee. It should be noted that if you add sugar to your coffee, the consequences of overdoing it on a daily basis will be other, such as increased heart disease, chronic inflammation, liver disease, diabetes and more, according to the Access Community Health Network. For any questions, it is always best to consult a medical specialist.

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