Renowned American coffee brand, Starbucks Cafe, opened for the first time in Guyana at the Amazonia Mall, Providence on Tuesday. Guyana has become the global coffee house’s 23rd market in Latin America and the Caribbean region, with four more stores set to open across the country.
On the opening day, hundreds of people stayed in line for a lengthy period to be among the first to taste Starbucks in Guyana. It is safe to say that people love to drink this beloved beverage and that the coffee business is booming. Coffee is also a big part of my morning routine.
As many of you are well aware, coffee is a well-known sports performance aid that may increase your strength, endurance, power, alertness, and energy levels during a workout.
But there is more, coffee does more than boost your energy. A few daily cups of coffee may also lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and depression, support weight management, and help you live a longer life. Just keep in mind that experts recommend limiting caffeine if you’re pregnant or nursing.
In addition to its energising effects, coffee has been linked to a long list of potential health benefits.
Boosts energy levels
Coffee contains caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant that is known for its ability to fight fatigue and increase energy levels. This is because caffeine blocks the receptors of a neurotransmitter called adenosine, and this increases levels of other neurotransmitters in your brain that regulate your energy levels, including dopamine. One small study found that consuming caffeine increased time to exhaustion during a cycling exercise by 12% and significantly reduced subjective levels of fatigue in participants.
May promote weight management
According to some research, coffee could alter fat storage and support gut health, both of which may be beneficial for weight management. For example, one review of 12 studies concluded that higher coffee consumption could be associated with decreased body fat, especially in men. In another study, increased coffee intake was linked to decreased body fat in women.
Furthermore, one study found that people who drank one to two cups of coffee per day were 17% more likely to meet recommended physical activity levels, compared with those who drank less than one cup per day. Higher levels of physical activity could help promote weight management.
Linked to a lower risk of depression
Some studies have found that drinking coffee could be associated with a lower risk of depression. According to one review of seven studies, each cup of coffee people consumed per day was linked to an 8% lower risk of depression. Another study found that drinking at least four cups of coffee each day was associated with a significantly lower risk of depression, compared with drinking just one cup per day. What’s more, one study in more than 200,000 people showed that drinking coffee was linked to a lower risk of death by suicide. Keep in mind that some people may need to limit their intake, including people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and people with certain health conditions. Coffee should also not be used by adolescents and children.
Still, drinking coffee in moderation has been associated with several health benefits and is generally considered safe for most adults.
