A GOOD FRIEND WILL ALWAYS KNOW HOW YOU TAKE YOUR COFFEE! Coffee, café, java. Whatever you call it, chances are you enjoy it. Studies suggest coffee may offer some protection against diabetes and some cancers. Of course, with benefits come risks, such as heartburn. Follow the links below to find WebMDs comprehensive coverage about coffees pros and cons, the best brews for your health, and much more. After drinking the caffeinated coffee, blood pressure was briefly elevated. No significant difference in heart rate was found in people who drank caffeinated versus decaffeinated coffee. The researchers concluded that caffeinated coffee increased the function of small blood cells in healthy individuals. The authors of the study suggested that this finding could explain why coffee has been linked to positive heart health outcomes in other studies. Recent studies have generally found no connection between coffee and an increased risk of cancer or heart disease. Why the apparent reversal in the thinking about coffee? Earlier studies didnt always take into account that known high-risk behaviors, such as smoking and physical inactivity, tended to be more common among heavy coffee drinkers at that time. Newer studies have also shown that coffee may have benefits, such as protecting against Parkinsons disease, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer. And it has a high content of antioxidants. But this doesnt mean you should disregard the old maxim Everything in moderation. Although coffee may not be very harmful, other beverages such as milk and juice contain nutrients that coffee does not. Also, keep in mind that coffee accompaniments such as cream and sugar add fat and calories to your diet. Finally, heavy caffeine use — on the order of four to seven cups of coffee a day — can cause problems such as restlessness, anxiety, irritability and sleeplessness, particularly in susceptible individuals. webmd/diet/coffee-health-benefits-risks-directory dailyrx/coffee-consumption-linked-increased-blood-flow-areas-dense-small-blood-vessels?autoplay=839609847&utm_content=buffer9dc42&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=buffe mayoclinic.org/coffee-and-health/expert-answers/faq-20058339
Posted on: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 18:52:06 +0000
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