Arabs in the sixteenth century spread the habit of consuming coffee. In the U.S. alone, more than one million tonnes of grains of coffee are consumed annually.
Coffee grown on the tree going through a process of fermentation and roasting prior to its use.
The constant consumption of coffee causes physical and psychological dependence, and also have toxic effects and thus be considered coffee as a drug.
As with other drugs such as opium, coffee, active ingredients (caffeine) may be useful in treating certain ailments in a single time. But manufactures its regular use and dependence in many cases, several diseases.
The main active ingredient in coffee is an alkaloid: Trimethylxanthine, or caffeine, which is between 1% and 2% of the grain. It also contains an essential oil that gives coffee its characteristic flavor, and the function of the digestive system is annoying, as well as chlorogenic acids and cafeic, with a diuretic effect, and different fat and nitrogenated substances to oxidize and be destroyed during fermentation and roasting process.
Caffeine is an alkaloid of xanthine group, chemically very similar to purine. And responsible for most of the effects of coffee.
After an intake of caffeine, more intellectual effort is possible, but the ability to understand and assimilate what has been learned is reduced. When typists drink coffee they work faster, but makes more mistakes. The mental agility and dynamism achieved is followed by a feeling of weariness and dejection few hours later to induce him to take another dose. A cup of coffee does not contain any of the nutrients the brain requires to function properly, such as glucose, B vitamins, lecithin, or mineral salts (phosphorus, calcium, etc..) Coffee tease but not nutrition, and in high doses it irritates and tires the nervous system .
Coffee increases heart contractions and blood pressure increases slightly. However, one must bear in mind that continuous doses can cause irritation of the coronary veins, causing tachycardia and changes in heart rhythm (arrhythmia). Caffeine, by increasing the level of adrenaline in the blood, increases the risk of heart attack the body.
Coffee causes an increase in the secretion of gastric acid, which can facilitate digestion at certain times. But continuous use gives excessive acidity, gastritis, and favors the formation of ulcers and colitis, due to the irritant effect of the essential oil containing coffee. The liver also suffer from congestion when coffee is taken continuously.
Continuous use of coffee has been associated with bladder and colon cancer, and the increase of cholesterol in the blood.
However, coffee has some therapeutic use when there are other treatments with fewer side effects.
Tea can neutralize, but only incompletely, the depressing effect of alcohol on the nervous system. It can be used as a home remedy to partially awaken people intoxicated by alcohol.
Due to physical exhaustion and fatigue. Coffee can provide a temporary stimulus, even if it never cures. It is better to apply the appropriate treatment in these cases.
Coffee clears his head and gives a subjective relief of flu symptoms. In these cases, treatment consists proper application of natural organic substances that stimulate defense and preventive measures. It can also facilitate the effects of migraine and headache.
Although coffee has some good uses, it must never be used continuously, even as a medicine.
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