The widespread consumption of coffee world-wide has put coffee beans under the spotlight of numerous scientific and medical studies. We detail some of their findings below:

• The bathroom, please? According to the Coffee Science Source (CSS), a body set up by the National Coffee Association in the United States, coffee reduces the risk of suffering from kidney stones, given that caffeine helps to prevent their formation by fomenting urine production.
• Score top marks. Coffee increases mental activity by stimulating the central nervous system. Moderate consumption intensifies a person's capacity to remain alert, resulting in heightened motivation and concentration.
• Is coffee fattening? The caffeine content in any given cup of coffee can vary considerably depending on the type of blend and the preparation method adopted. A cup of espresso has only 2 calories, while a coffee served with a dash of milk (10g milk) contains about 10 calories. A perfect opportunity to spoil yourself without putting on extra kilos.
• Compete with the best. Coffee drinking is of invaluable help to athletes given that statistics show it can improve resistance and speed by up to 30%, reduce tiredness and fatigue by the same percentage, and facilitate recovery from sports injuries.
• Live for 100 years. A recent study carried out on the effects of coffee highlighted the value of certain aromatic compounds as powerful anti-carcinogens. These compounds have similar, but more powerful, properties than antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables.
• Good news for smokers. According to a study published by the specialist magazine "Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health", coffee can protect against the development of prostate cancer, especially among smokers.