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From the horn of Africa to the shores of Malaysia, coffee has played an integral part in shaping and transforming the culture of consuming hot beverages. Called �kopi� in Malaysia, coffee was first introduced during the British colonial era, setting the grounds for �kopitiams� (which means coffee shop in Hokkien dialect). Malaysians have since owned this beverage as their own � where unlike the rest of the world, kopi here is roasted with butter and sugar and made by pouring boiling water through a cloth filter rather than brewing it.
While coffee is the biggest dietary source of caffeine, the amount of caffeine varies between different coffee drinks ranging from almost zero to over 500mg. An average cup of coffee is likely to have 95 � 180 mg of caffeine.
1. Helps you stay alert
[1] Nehlig A. (2010) Is Caffeine a Cognitive Enhancer?J Alzheimers Dis, 20(S1):85-94.
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Overdosing on caffeine is a rare phenomenon but you�ll know you�ve consumed too much coffee when you experience any of these most prevalent symptoms:
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Since people are ever unlikely to give up this popular beverage, here are three quick tips on how to consume this dark brew more responsibly.
Moderate coffee consumptions are remarkably safe, and it can be incorporated as part of a healthy diet by most of the adult population.
3. Occasionally switch to tea
Good or bad? The answer lies in moderation. A cup or two of coffee a day has a number of health benefits but more than four cups you are likely to experience its side effects. It is best to consume coffee in moderation while monitoring the effects of caffeine on your body and understanding your own limits.
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