Cholesterol, diabetes, memory ... The little-known benefits of coffee and tea

While life is gradually resuming its course, the French rediscover the joy of drinking a little coffee and / or tea on the terrace.

Eight in ten French people consume it at least once a day.

Reputed to be energizing, these drinks also have many other virtues, as long as they are not abused, as explained by

“Starting the day with tea or coffee is the reflex of almost all French people. Eight out of ten French people consume coffee during the day, the majority of them for breakfast. for the taste of coffee, whether in the form of espresso, latte or long, but for others, it will also be for the little boost and dope.

The boosting effect of caffeine

You may not know it, but caffeine is said to be the most used substance by athletes and even the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world. It will temporarily increase your alertness and stimulate your brain for a few hours. This has already been experienced in soldiers, in whom the exercises were better and more quickly performed in coffee drinkers.

The effect is quite similar for tea.

We tend to forget that tea also contains caffeine and therefore has an arousing power.

This is also why it is necessary, as with coffee, to pay attention to your consumption and the time at which you will drink them.

Avoid drinking it beyond 4 p.m., otherwise you may have trouble falling asleep, or even cause you to wake up at night.

And I remind you that these drinks should never replace a good night's sleep, essential for the proper functioning of your body.

Rich in antioxidants, good for memory and cholesterol

Beyond these boosting sides, these drinks have other positive effects on health. Coffee and tea contain antioxidants, which are good for your heart, but also your brain. I recommend more green tea, richer, precisely, in antioxidants, because some studies show that the consumption of green tea is associated, in Japan for example, with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. There is less memory impairment.

The tea would also help to regulate your cholesterol level. A recent study suggests that these drinks are also beneficial, especially in diabetics, and even increase their life expectancy. Finally, coffee consumption also seems to decrease the frequency of cardiovascular diseases. It is also important not to overdo it and not to exceed four cups a day. "