Coffee contains caffeine, the most commonly consumed stimulant in the world and is widely used to benefit alertness as well as physical performance. It is also commonly linked to weight loss as caffeine can also increase a person’s metabolic rate by anywhere between 3-11%. Coffee also contains nutrients such as B2, B3, B5, Manganese and Potassium which are recommended as part of a healthy diet.
Studies are inconclusive but coffee has also been linked to various health benefits inc duding lower risk of heat disease, lower risk of type 2 diabetes and lower risk of both liver and colorectal cancer.