Coffee can help people feel less tired by increasing energy levels. By stimulating the nervous system, caffeine is one of the very few natural substances that have actually been proven to aid fat burning, by sending signals to the fat cells to break down body fat. Coffee contains several important nutrients, including Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium and Niacin. It may lower your risk of Type II Diabetes. Coffee may also protect you from Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia, and may lower your risk of Parkinson’s Disease. It also appears to have protective effects on the liver. There is also evidence that coffee can fight depression, lower your risk of some cancers and stroke.