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Professor Tim Spector has revealed some interesting possible health benefits from a drink often criticised for its effects on our hearts and blood pressure. The nutritional expert believes that contrary to many people's beliefs, coffee could actually be good for us, reports Gloucestershire Live.
Professor Spector suggested not only is coffee bursting with useful nutrients and even surprisingly high in fibre, but it might also lower the chance of having a heart attack by 25 per cent.
The expert added he is currently working on a paper exploring the relationship between coffee and our gut microbiome, suggesting the two can work together to help control our blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
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The professor revealed: "What are the health benefits? One of the key things in coffee. It's a complex area, but I think we're suddenly putting it together from a drink that was demonised as being very harmful to us to something that actually could be beneficial. Coffee is this fermented plant that has microbes acting on.
"It has hundreds, not thousands, of chemicals produced from it. There’s range of polyphenols that are enhanced by the microbes as they ferment it. And those have direct effects on our body, and some of them can reduce blood sugar and reduce stress and actually reduce blood pressure. And the studies have now clearly shown that you get nearly as much benefit on the heart with decaffeinated coffee."
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In a previous Q&A session on his Instagram page, Prof Spector answered various questions about healthy eating and drinking habits, including the ideal
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