shows that intake of coffee, a major source of caffeine, reduces the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It is because coffee contains eicosanoyl-5-hydroxytryptamide (EHT), a neuroprotective compound. Another study reveals that EHT also reduces the risks of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
Similarly, several other studies have been carried out to show the many benefits of caffeine.
Even though caffeine has a number of health benefits, it is not considered as a healthy choice. It is because it affects the human body in many adverse ways.
Harmful Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine is considered as an anti-nutrient, which are substances (natural or synthetic) that interfere with the absorption other beneficial nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that you lower the intake of anti-nutrients as much as possible. In fact, caffeine provides no nutritional value on its own.
Here are some ways, caffeine can be harmful to humans:
1. Caffeine is Addictive
According to Steven Meredith, a researcher in behavioral pharmacology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, caffeine is a drug; therefore