The Healing Power of Coffee

While past studies hinted that coffee might have a dark side, newer research suggests that it may actually have health benefits.

Why the reversal? It's hard to look at just one aspect of diet and connect it to a health condition because so many other factors that could play a role. For example, early research on coffee didn't always take into account that heavy coffee drinkers also tended to use tobacco and be sedentary.

When newer studies adjusted for such factors, they found a possible association between coffee and decreased mortality. Coffee may offer some protection against:

• Parkinson's disease
• Type 2 diabetes
• Liver disease, including liver cancer
• Heart attack and stroke

Coffee still has potential risks, mostly due to its high caffeine content. For example, it can temporarily raise blood pressure. Women who are pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding need to be cautious about caffeine. High intake of boiled, unfiltered coffee has been associated with mild increase in cholesterol levels.

The bottom line? Your coffee habit is probably fine and may even have some benefits. But if you have side effects from coffee, such as heartburn, nervousness or insomnia, consider cutting back.

From the Mayo Clinic.

Thank you again Sue for this post. I drink my 4 cups of coffee every day, and I really enjoy it.

Looks like we all still enjoy our coffee.

I do enjoy coffee. I was brought up drinking tea, but once I got used to coffee I really enjoy it.

I found another website that promotes some coffee:

https://www.healthline.com/nut...ffee#The-bottom-line

1.Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant that has been shown to increase energy levels and decrease fatigue by altering levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

2.Regular coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the long term.

3.Some research suggests that drinking coffee could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive decline.

4.Coffee could help support weight management and may be linked to decreased body fat. One study also found that people who consumed coffee were more likely to be physically active.

5.Several studies have found that coffee could be linked to a lower risk of depression and may even be linked to a lower risk of death by suicide.

6.Coffee consumption could be linked to a decreased risk of death from chronic liver disease, along with other conditions, like liver scarring and liver cancer.

7.Some research shows that drinking coffee could be linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.

8.Coffee could be associated with a lower risk of death, regardless of other factors, like age, weight status, or alcohol consumption. Still, more research is needed.

9.Coffee could improve physical performance and endurance when consumed before exercising. However, some studies have turned up mixed results.

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Thank you for the new update. I grew up with tea, but now I really enjoy coffee.

Thanks for the update Inda. I love my coffee

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LOVE my COFFEE!!!

I also love the chocolate that goes with it.

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