Coffee is one of the
most popular beverages in the world and recent research shows that it
may contain health benefits. Regular coffee consumption may be
associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Coffee contains
antioxidants that may prevent cell damage that causes type 2
diabetes, but it is the coffee, and not the caffeine that has this
protective benefit, decaf coffee seems to possess the same
properties.
These antioxidants
have also been found to prevent inflammation which reduces the risk
of heart disease and other inflammatory diseases in post-menopausal
women. To get this benefit, it is recommended to consume 1 to 3 cups
of coffee per day, whether it be caffeinated or decaffeinated.
For men, coffee
offers a protective benefit from stroke when 8 cups or more are
consumed per day. Since coffee does contain a fairly significant
amount of caffeine, I recommend making at least 4 cups of coffee
decaf if you are trying to get this amazing benefit.
Daily coffee
consumption seems to protect against alcohol-related cirrhosis and
liver cancer. Coffee consumption appears to protect us from many
causes of death but it can have negative effects. Too much caffeine
can have negative effects on blood pressure. My recommendation is to
limit your full strength coffee to 3-4 cups per day and make the rest
decaf.
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