Coffee benefits: origins, virtues and uses

THE coffee is a must : it now accompanies the daily life of many people. This hot drink competes with tea, which like it allows it to warm the body and brings a feeling of well-being and instant awakening ! But then is the reputation of the coffee is it justified Is caffeine really as stimulating as we're led to believe? A closer look at one of the most popular drinks of recent centuries.

The coffee : origins, history and producing countries

THE coffee is originally from Ethiopia and Yemen : it is reported that the first observed effects of this were noted on the goats of a shepherd who had consumed extracts of the shrub, at the origin of the production of coffee. Having noticed that the goats came out more toned and stayed awake longer : this is the beginning of the popularity and extraction of the coffee. He thus began his long journey and it was around the 1600s that he spread across Europe. : the latter was however reserved for an elite. The poor could not yet taste the famous beverage.

Today Brazil, Guatemala and Colombia are the 3 largest producers of coffee in the world. Having become a raw material in its own right, coffee is consumed in all forms : as a hot or cold drink, in facial care, for hair or in oil, the coffee is known for its many therapeutic virtues. A true consumer item, it has become a cult and popular drink, to the point where it has given its name to bars. the cafes " where it is customary to drink this famous hot drink.

The benefits of coffee : from the most to the least known

First, and this is not just a legend, it is reputed to allow you to stay awake : much more than that, it also helps reduce migraines and headaches. Moreover, it has been proven by the European Food Safety Authority : only one dose of 100 mg of coffee helps reduce migraine pain and gives the body a real boost. However, it is recommended to drink it in the morning 1 hour after waking up for greater effectiveness. Some experts go further, claiming that it can reduce depression in caffeine users. : the latter allows the body to stimulate the brain's production of well-being neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin : it would thus be an excellent way to reduce stress in some people. Coffee would also promote digestion, since it has been noted that caffeine is a stimulant of colon motility.

According to some sources, it would make it possible to considerably reduce the effects of certain pathologies, or even to treat them in depth. : this is the case with certain cardiovascular pathologies : reduction in the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke. In question ? The antioxidant effects of caffeine, which aim to protect the arteries. Even more surprisingly, caffeine could reduce the risk of developing certain neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Other studies are instead interested in a caffeine derivative called MSX-3, which is thought to act on amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles.

Coffee grounds: a natural exfoliant and purifier

The marc of coffee is used in many beauty products because it is known for its plumping and revitalizing effect on the skin. Some cosmetic brands offer natural treatments based on coffee, like the Made in France brand EarthOfMars, which produces all its skin, face and hair care products using extracts of coffee and other natural and eco-friendly products.

At the same time, you can use the grounds of coffee to repel certain insects and pests : bees, mosquitoes, etc. To do this, simply burn it and wait for the grounds to get rid of the insects that are making your life difficult.