Coffee

19.3 Health benefits associated with coffee Weight loss Caffeine has been shown to stimulate the release of fat from fat cells and so it may be useful in weight loss, although the effects are likely to be small. Mood Caffeine and other opium like substances found in coffee may improve mood and possibly reduce depression and anxiety. Caffeine is a mild stimulant and in the short -term can improve alertness and concentration Cancer Antioxidants found in coffee may protect the body's cells against oxidative damage which may protect against diseases like cancer Asthma Drinking coffee may help to moderate asthma attacks Gallstone disease A study in men found that those who drank coffee were less likely to develop gallstone disease

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