Ikaria Island (Greece) is known to be the place where the most people live in the world.According to the Mirror, more than 30% of the island's population lives over 90 years old, has good health.Athens University scientists (Greece) have studied diet, daily life as well as habitats to find the secret of longevity of the people here.

Besides a healthy Mediterranean diet, Ikaria islands love to drink a little coffee, usually drink 2-3 cups a day.Dr. Gerasimos Siasos, a study author, said the elderly on the island also maintained this habit because coffee contains many antioxidants, good for cardiovascular and common health.

Professor Frank Hu, Head of Nutrition Department at Harvard Th Chan Public Health School, Harvard University (USA), who spent 20 years researching the effects of coffee, said that drinking coffee every day is related to the reduction in the reductionThe risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, liver cancer, Parkinson's disease and depression, reduces the risk of early death.

Here are some specific benefits when drinking coffee every day like the people of Ikaria:

Increase alertness, good for nerves

Low to medium low caffeine can increase alertness, energy and concentration.The coffee polyphenols in coffee can reduce harmful oxidative stress and cell inflammation, bringing mental benefits when improving mood, reducing anxiety and risk of depression.

Professor of Epidemiology Department, Harvard Elizabeth Mostofsky Medical School noted in the study that caffeine can prevent brain receptors associated with pain, increase the effects of painkillers.A review from 11 studies on 29,000 people also shows that people who have a habit of drinking coffee are at risk of Alzheimer's disease and low cognitive impairment.

Reduce the risk of diabetes

Polyphenols and minerals like magnesium in coffee can improve the efficiency of insulin and glucose metabolism in the body.The active ingredients in this beverage maintain the function of pancreatic beta cells, which produces insulin to help regulate blood sugar.

Many long -term studies have shown that people who regularly drink coffee are at risk of type 2 diabetes than those who do not drink.

Prevent gallstones

Besides, caffeine in coffee can prevent cholesterol from forming crystals in the gallbladder.A study of 46,008 men monitored the development of gallstones and their coffee consumption for 10 years.This study concluded that men who regularly drink coffee are less likely to develop gallstones significantly than men who don't drink.

Prolong life

In a study based on data of 200,000 participants who were monitored for 30 years, scientists have found the relationship between drinking a moderate amount of coffee and reducing the risk of early death.The authors argue that biological active compounds in coffee may be the cause of hindering the development of chronic diseases by reducing inflammation and reducing insulin resistance.

In addition to the above uses, coffee also helps improve sports performance, protect the liver, support cardiovascular health, ... It should be noted that you should only drink coffee in sufficient amounts, do not drink later12 noon because it can affect the quality of sleep.Coffee should not drink as soon as you wake up to release stress hormones.