Café et santé: tout sur les multiples vertus de ce breuvage

Coffee is a beverage that has been the object of much fascination over the centuries. It is consumed by 90% of French people on a daily basis. However, many consumers feel guilty because many preconceived ideas still convey a negative image of coffee, no doubt inherited from the centuries that preceded us.

Based on numerous well-controlled scientific studies, this book attempts to assess our current knowledge on the health effects of coffee. The most recent studies show numerous beneficial effects of a daily consumption of 2 to 4 cups of coffee.

This book shows that coffee :

- increases alertness and attention, concentration and energy, but can also disturb sleep in sensitive individuals;
- improves the mood and gives a feeling of well-being;
- has an analgesic effect in headaches and migraines;
- maintains a better cognition during aging;
- reduces the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes;
- is not bad for the heart;
- is protective against liver, breast, prostate and endometrial cancer;
- does not alter our hydration level;
- can be consumed in moderate doses during pregnancy;
- has beneficial activities in endurance and team sports.

This book shows that coffee can be an excellent part of a healthy, balanced diet. Consumed in reasonable doses, coffee can safely continue to delight its fans, without any ulterior motive or guilt.

Language: French
Number of pages: 250 pages
Publisher: EDP Sciences
Publication date: 28/11/2016
Dimensions: 15.5 cm × 24.5 cm × 1.4 cm
Weight: 0.589 Kg