today's topic is a touchy one people will either furiously defend coffee or
be extremely opposed to it in today's video I'm gonna look at both sides
because yes it does have some benefits but it also
has some drawbacks keep watching to learn more about coffee should you
continue drinking it or is it maybe time to give it up hey guys welcome back to
my channel if you're new here my name is Kait I'm a health coach and I post
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single day I like to think that I'm a pretty positive person so in that case
let's start with the pros Pro number one is that it gives you an energy boost
this is a pretty obvious one I think this is the main reason why people drink
coffee or at least why they start drinking coffee coffee gives you a
short-term boost to your energy as you probably know it contains a stimulant
called caffeine caffeine is absorbed in your bloodstream and then goes to your
brain where it blocks a neurotransmitter when
not blocked it's what signals your brain that it's
time to go to bed this results in other transmitters such as dopamine increasing
it also increases the release of adrenaline via the sympathetic nervous
system which makes you more alert Pro number two is that it helps you burn
more fat you know when you see protein powders or weight loss shakes labeled as
fat burning usually the ingredient that provides this effect is caffeine making
coffee a cheaper option several studies show that caffeine boost your metabolic
rate increasing your calorie expenditure coffee also contains chlorogenic acid an
antioxidant that helps control hunger pangs for number
three is that it improves memory and focus due to the release of adrenaline
caffeine has been shown to increase memory focus and performance this has
been shown in several randomized studies where participants were given either
caffeinated coffee or decaf coffee and then asked to perform various tests per
number four is that it is associated with decreased disease risk most notably
there have been several studies on coffee consumption and type 2 diabetes
well is it completely understood coffee drinkers do have a significantly
decreased risk of course this is all observational and not directly linked
but one study showed a reduced risk of up to 67% there's also a correlation
with coffee consumption and decreased risk of Alzheimer's dementia and
Parkinson's again all is ass observational and now for the cons
number one is that it increases cortisol and stress studies are shown that
caffeine increases cortisol at rest and that levels of cortisol after caffeine
consumption are similar to those experienced during an acute stressor but
there seems to be more of a raise in cortisol in those who abstain from
caffeine for several days and then include it those who took it routinely
did not see an immediate race con number two is that it causes anxiety and
jitteriness caffeine stimulates your fight-or-flight response and studies
show that this can make anxiety worse and even trigger an anxiety attack low
doses of caffeine might be okay but consuming more than 400 milligrams at
once may lead to feeling over stimulated and anxious cone number three is that it
can upset your gut the caffeine molecule on its own is considered to be a stomach
irritant it causes your digestive system to work
faster because it's trying to get the caffeine out as quick as possible pretty
much it has a laxative effect and this is one of the
ways it can upset your gut Coffee is also very acidic which can affect the
lining of your stomach and intestines some people who suffer from IBS report
coffee being a trigger con number four is that it is often highly treated with
chemicals conventional coffee is among the most heavily chemically treated
foods in the world it is steeped in synthetic fertilizers pesticides
herbicides fungicides and insecticides of course you can buy coffee
that isn't chemically treated so as long as you are prioritizing quality this
isn't a concern and con number five is that it is highly addictive drinking
coffee regularly can lead to your brain chemistry changing at the start of this
video I mentioned that caffeine blocks adenosine receptors and as a result of
this your body will start to produce more of it over time to compensate this
requires you to consume more to get the same fix
cutting caffeine out cold-turkey results in a lot of free receptors for adenosine
to bind to which is part of the reason why we experience withdrawal so what is
the best way if any to consume coffee it's obvious that it can help with focus
and productivity and I think those are pretty great benefits I think the key is
to drink it strategically and infrequently you can even take breaks
from it every couple of weeks or couple of months personally I do drink coffee
most days it is one cup of coffee in the morning and I leave it at that and I
like to drink a bulletproof style in order to maximize the benefits here's
what I put in my coffee and why grass-fed butter this is a good source
of fat which helps to keep me full until my first actual meal and this also helps
to keep me energized butter contains some mcd's as well which we'll talk
about in a second egg yolk same thing good source of fat
and fat soluble vitamins collagen powder this helps build and maintain all of our
connective tissue in the body skin hair nails joints bones muscles collagen
powder ensures the health of all of them and finally MCT oil MCT oil is an
instant source of energy and it helps to boost ketones blend that all up in a cup
of coffee and my brain is on fire plus it tastes delicious for the next couple
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what are your thoughts on coffee love it or hate it
have you given it up what happened let me know down below thanks again for
watching and make sure you this video thumbs up I will see you guys next time
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