I saw it in some cafes

Spain is the land of coffee, be it for breakfast in the morning, as a dessert in the afternoon or as a snack. We still have a long way to go compared to other regions such as Portugal or Denmark, but according to the Spanish Coffee Association, in our country each person consumes an average of 3.81 kilograms of coffee per year, the equivalent of up to over 500 cups in 12 months. Additionally, it explains that out of every 100 cups drunk in our country, 61 are consumed at home and 39 are consumed in cafes, bars or restaurants.

This is why a lot has been said about the properties of coffee, its advantages and disadvantages, whether it helps you lose weight or revolutionizes your metabolism too much. Now, American neurologist Branden Crawford has shed light on five additives or flavorings that we can add to our morning or afternoon cup of coffee that have clear effects on brain function, memory, or even the prevention of certain diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Coffee seasoning

Crawford spoke on the portal “She Finds”where he talks about five spices that some people already add to their cup of coffee: cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, nutmeg and black pepper. A Texas neurologist notes that they not only improve the taste of the drink, but also have neuroprotective properties. However, there is one that even contains elements that protect against brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

This is cinnamon, a spice that is commonly seen in some coffee chains or coffee restaurants that offer jars of the powder and even sprigs of the spice to add a special touch. Thus, the neurologist explains that cinnamon, in addition to regulating sugar levels, It has high levels of antioxidants, so it acts as a shield against oxidative stress.a fundamental factor that can lead to diseases such as the aforementioned Alzheimer’s disease.

Coffee spices that improve memory

About other spices, such as turmeric (the so-called “golden latte”), which includes curcumin, an ingredient that “Helps reduce inflammation and oxidative damage to the brainThe expert also clarifies in an interview with She Finds that a mixture of coffee and turmeric helps reduce excessively high levels of sugar and cholesterol in the blood. It even speeds up metabolism and eases digestion, for those who are more diet conscious.

For his part, Branden Crawford says adding ginger to coffee “balances neurotransmitters,” which improves mental performance, and because it has anti-inflammatory properties, it also reduces oxidative stress, like cinnamon.

Others, such as pepper, contain piperine, which can replace turmeric, and nutmeg directly helps preserve memory and also prevents degeneration of neural pathways.