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Coffee is Good For You! Of Course, Moderation is Key

January 30, 2017 0 Comments

Coffee is Good For You! Of Course, Moderation is Key

Everything in Moderation

Well that sounds boring! But really, I think we all know that almost anything in moderation is good for us.  The good news is that Coffee falls into this category too!!  Research has shown that the benefits of coffee outweigh the risks for the majority of adult consumers. Let's review some of the facts, shall we?

  • Coffee has a relatively high level of antioxidants regardless of roast type, and has even been found to be the number one source of antioxidants in the US diet (mainly due to the amount of coffee drank in the US, compared to the amount of vegetables and other super-oxidant foods).  Antioxidants are key fighters of inflammation which is linked to cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and more.
  • Coffee can help reduce fat: caffeine triggers production of epinephrine, or adrenaline, which searches out fat tissue and sends signals to break it down.  Caffeine also increases your resting metabolic rate, which causes fat to burn!
  • In a lengthy study following '48,464 women in the Nurses' Health Study (NHS; 1986-2006), 47,510 women in NHS II (1991-2007) and 27,759 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS; 1986-2006), coffee has shown to decrease your risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes
    • Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis is the 11th cause of death in the US. Multiple studies have indicated the caffeine and chlorogenic compounds in coffee have been responsible in reducing liver fibrosis and carcinogenesis, highlighting the hepatoprotective qualities of coffee overall.
    • The list of coffee goodness goes on, and on, and on...

    So what does all this mean?  There are an incredible number of ongoing experiments and clinical studies occurring right now that are looking into the pros and cons of coffee and its chemical compounds (see references below to get into more of the details).  Just like anything else, we don't know every piece to the puzzle, but what we do know so far helps me to rationalize my 2-3 cups/day routine! :-)

    Cheers!

    Lisa

    Please note: I'm not a doctor, I'm a scientist!  Always ask your doctor if you're not sure what the impact of coffee and caffeine will have on your system.

      Journal References:

        1. L. Kirsty Pourshahidi, Luciano Navarini, Marino Petracco, J.J. Strain. A Comprehensive Overview of the Risks and Benefits of Coffee Consumption. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2016; 15 (4): 671 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12206
        2. Shilpa N. Bhupathiraju, An Pan, JoAnn E. Manson, Walter C. Willett, Rob M. van Dam, Frank B. Hu. Changes in coffee intake and subsequent risk of type 2 diabetes: three large cohorts of US men and women. Diabetologia (2014) 57: 1346. doi:10.1007/s00125-014-3235-7
        3. Ascherio A1, Zhang SM, Hernán MA, Kawachi I, Colditz GA, Speizer FE, Willett WC. Prospective study of caffeine consumption and risk of Parkinson's disease in men and women.  2001 Jul;50(1):56-63. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11456310
        4. Sääksjärvi K1, Knekt P, Rissanen H, Laaksonen MA, Reunanen A, Männistö S. Prospective study of coffee consumption and risk of Parkinson's disease.  2008 Jul;62(7):908-15. Epub 2007 May 16. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17522612
        5. Vinson, J.A. American Chemical Society National Meeting. 2005 
        6. Salomone F1, Galvano F2, Li Volti G3Molecular Bases Underlying the Hepatoprotective Effects of Coffee.  2017 Jan 23;9(1). pii: E85. doi: 10.3390/nu9010085




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