Therapist Elena Malysheva and cardiologist German Gandelman reported that a drink made from coffee and orange juice lowers cholesterol. This was discussed on the air of the program “Live Healthy!” on Channel One.
Hot coffee contains substances that slightly increase cholesterol.
—When we infuse coffee at a low temperature, it is actually not there. Cholesterol drops sharply,” Gandelman said.
If you add orange juice to iced coffee, it will become even healthier. According to Gandelman, the effect will be double.
—Oranges contain substances that lower cholesterol levels, that is, the effect of cold coffee with orange juice will be double, the doctor said.
< br>Previously, a colleague of Malysheva and Gandelman, Alexander Myasnikov, dispelled the popular myth that coffee blocks the absorption of vitamins and washes calcium from the body. Those who drink coffee have stronger bones, says the doctor.
What else do doctors say about the benefits and harms of coffee?
Benefits:
1. Increased energy and improved concentration. Caffeine helps you stay awake, increases energy, and improves cognitive function.
2. Increased physical endurance. Caffeine improves physical endurance and speeds up your metabolism.
3. Antioxidant protection. Coffee contains antioxidants that protect cells from free radical damage.
4. Improves mood.
5. Reduces appetite.
Harms of coffee:
1. Drinking large amounts of caffeine can cause nervousness, insomnia, increased heart rate, and stomach upset.
2. Regular consumption of caffeine causes dependence and the development of tolerance.
3. Caffeine makes it difficult to fall asleep and causes insomnia.
4. For some people, coffee can cause stomach irritation, heartburn and other digestive problems.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.