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torsdag 10 december 2009

Analyzing the Connection Between Cellulite and Coffee

By Patricia Hammond

Cellulite and coffee are two words that seem to be seen together more and more these days. For many years, coffee has been given the ugly reputation of being the cause of a lot of different ailments including cellulite. Recent developments however now seem to link coffee as a possible solution to cellulite. What is the real deal between cellulite and coffee?

Coffee as an Antioxidant

Coffee drinkers all over have welcomed the news that coffee may actually have antioxidant properties equal to that of black tea. These antioxidant components can supplement what people normally get from fruits and vegetables. Drinking one or two cups of coffee a day can apparently fight free radical damaging molecules and may even reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Coffee in Moderation

When taken in excess, coffee has harmful effects too. Coffee has traditionally been seen as the culprit in a long list of ailments. Common sense would of course say that excessive amounts of caffeine in the body can cause such problems as insomnia and heart palpitations.

There is also a possibility that too much coffee can cause more toxins and fat build up that may lead to an increase in cellulite deposits. Some coffee concoctions also deliver more calories that may result in a general body fat gain. In this sense, cellulite and coffee seem to be connected in a bad way.

Coffee Drinking

As far as drinking coffee is concerned, the link between cellulite and coffee is not very encouraging. Although coffee does have antioxidant properties that can help fight cellulite, the positive cellulite and coffee connection cannot be established by just drinking coffee alone. This is because cellulite is made up of stubborn fat deposits that also inhibit antioxidant and nutrient absorption in affected areas. This means that the positive cellulite and coffee connection cannot be seen simply because the antioxidant properties of coffee cannot reach affected areas easily.

Coffee Applications

There seems to be some evidence though that the positive cellulite and coffee connection can be seen when coffee is used as a topical application. Topical applications of coffee can be used on cellulite areas where coffee can seep in and perform its role. In topical applications coffee can help break down fat deposits. Aside from helping break fat, coffee also promotes proper blood flow which is crucial in eliminating the broken down fat and the toxins from the body. Coffee therefore works best against cellulite not as a drink but as a topical application.

How to Use Coffee

The controversy of the link between cellulite and coffee is becoming so popular that more and more people are experimenting on many different ways to exploit the cellulite and coffee connection. Home coffee remedies for cellulite seem to work to some extent for some individuals.

Product manufacturers however are also trying to look into different possibilities for cellulite and coffee. In recent years, coffee topical solutions for cellulite have been formulated. In most cases, these commercial applications are better choices than home remedies. This is because good products contain a lot of other ingredients that can support the function of coffee. An ingredient like L-carnitine for example can work together with coffee in getting rid of excess fat.

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