By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
November 2nd, 2023
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Black coffee is simply coffee that is normally brewed without the addition of additives such as sugar, milk, cream, or added flavors. While it has a slightly bitter taste compared to when it is flavored with additives, many people love a strong cup of black coffee. In fact, for some, it is part of their everyday diet. Here are 6 benefits of drinking black coffee on an empty stomach.
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Regular intake of black coffee lowers the level of harmful liver enzymes found in the blood. It prevents several liver problems like cancer, fatty liver, hepatitis, and alcoholic cirrhosis.
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Black coffee is a diuretic beverage, which means that the more you consume, the more often you will urinate. Frequent urination flushes out toxins and bacteria from the body and cleans your stomach keeping you healthy.
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Strong antioxidants such as Potassium, magnesium, Vitamin B2, B3, and B5, as well as manganese, are found in black coffee. Potassium and magnesium maintain the fluid levels in our bodies and support blood pressure. The various vitamins vitalise the body’s immunity and metabolic rate.
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The caffeine in coffee is said to enlarge blood vessels, smoothing out dimples in the skin and making the skin tighter. Larger blood vessels mean more blood can flow through the area, so more nutrients arrive and it’s easier for the skin to get rid of toxins and thrive.
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Drinking black coffee regularly can help combat brain diseases by keeping your nerves active, thus enhancing brain function.
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Caffeine increases the amount of serotonin and dopamine in the brain, thus counteracting depression symptoms such as sadness, grief and loneliness.
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