GridHype.ID – Sometimes if you have worked in the morning and you still feel sleepy, we rush to find coffee.
Coffee is a mainstay to get rid of sleepiness and improve concentration.
Even drinking coffee long believed to be a solution to generate energy when drowsiness strikes.
There are many types coffee chosen for consumption, but most people in the world choose to drink coffee instant.
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Talking about instant coffee, do you know that scientists in Sweden found that consumption of instant coffee is not recommended?
Because according to them the benefits of coffee cannot be obtained optimally by consuming instant coffee.
It is known that instant coffee itself is indeed more practical, inexpensive, and how to make it doesn’t take much time than regular coffee.
However, scientists found in instant coffee apparently contained substances that could harm health.
Where many instant coffee is said to contain acrylamide which is very high.
These chemicals are formed during the roasting process of coffee beans.
These chemicals are also commonly found in a variety of foods, fumes, household items, and personal care products.
The acrylamide content in instant coffee instant coffee can be two times greater than regular coffee.
Excessive acrylamide exposure can damage the nervous system and increase the risk of cancer.
Acrylamide is a white, odorless crystalline compound.
These chemicals are commonly used to make plastics and treat wastewater.
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Initially, scientists found this substance in cigarette smoke, personal care products and household items.
In 2002, Swedish scientists also found it in a variety of foods, including baked goods and instant coffee.
Scientists believe acrylamide in food is formed when sugars and amino acids are heated above 120 degrees Celsius.
In coffee, this substance is formed when coffee beans are roasted.
2013 research that analyzed 42 coffee samples, including 11 instant coffees and three regular coffees.
In this research, researchers found that the acrylamide content in instant coffee was 100% more than regular coffee.
Researchers also found acrylamide levels peaked at the beginning of the roasting process and then decreased.
So, coffee beans that are lighter in color have more acrylamide than coffee beans that have been roasted longer.
High doses of acrylamide exposure can cause damage and disorders of the nervous system and trigger cancer.
It is very difficult to get a cup of coffee that does not contain acrylamide.
However, that does not mean we should stop consuming coffee to avoid acrylamide exposure.
The reason is, coffee also has a myriad of benefits that are good for health if we consume it in reasonable amounts.
According to nutritionist Ashley Reaver, the antioxidant content in coffee helps increase endurance and helps fight inflammation.
However, these benefits can be obtained if you consume reasonable amounts of coffee and without the addition of artificial sweeteners.
“A cup or two of coffee per day helps boost the immune system,” said Reaver.
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The antioxidant content in coffee also helps reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, heart health problems, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurological diseases.
To reduce acrylamide exposure, we should prefer regular coffee consumption over instant coffee.
In addition, choose coffee that is roasted for a long time so that the acrylamide content in it is reduced.
This article has been published on GridHealth.ID with the title Containing Acrylamide Compounds, Scientists Reveal the Dangers of Instant Coffee Consumption
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