The way coffee is prepared also plays a role.
This was proven by scientists from Canada, Norway, Italy and Hungary.
Researchers have found that espresso-based drinks (latte, cappuccino) help improve brain health and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, reports the Daily Mail .
At the same time, filtered coffee is more beneficial for the cardiovascular system. But you shouldn’t drink too much of it – up to 4 cups a day.
As for espresso drinks, they prevent toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain.
In addition, caffeine reduces inflammation and protects neurons.
But instant coffee can be dangerous. It contains more acrylamide.
Research has shown that it can cause lung and reproductive system cancer in animals.
But we are talking about those cases when a lot of instant coffee is consumed – up to 10 cups a day.
There are also benefits from instant coffee. The drink contains antioxidants that have a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora.
For reference
Coffee is a drink made from roasted and ground beans of the coffee tree or coffee bush.
