Coffee - Coffee and Health |
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For millions of people coffee is a part of their daily life. Therefore, it stands to reason that we must consider its affects on a person's health. In times past it has been thought to be bad for you. That opinion is now changing and in fact some health benefits have been discovered. One believed culprit in coffee ? caffeine - considered an unhealthy stimulus because it causes a raise in heart rate and blood pressure. Now it is understood that there is really no dramatic affect and any affect it does have is very brief. Continued research has discovered that not only is moderate coffee consumption not a health risk, there are some benefits. Large amounts of coffee are believed to have a healthy affect on your colon, possibly lowering your risk of cancer. But this benefit requires that you drink over 4 cups daily which could be a bit excessive. There are positives affects that coffee can have even when consumed in moderation. Coffee, like wine, contains antioxidants that help prevent heart disease and certain cancers by removing cell-destroying oxygen radicals from the blood. Some studies say the concentration of antioxidants is greater than that found in cranberries, apples or tomatoes. Scientists, however, point to the many other valuable vitamins, minerals and fibers in fruits and vegetables. Apart from the obvious contribution to mental alertness, Chinese studies strongly suggest that coffee can even help reduce the effects of Parkinson's disease. Another distressing disease is diabetes. Studies show that it is possible that coffee, both regular and decaffeinated, lower your risk of developing two kinds of diabetes. A great benefit indeed! The caffeine in coffee also assists the digestive process by producing more acid in the stomach. This results in a decreased possibility of gall and kidney stones and makes for better digestion overall. Theophylline, a bronchodilator is of great benefit to those who suffer from asthma. This property of coffee helps open the air passages and easier breathing. But those benefits, not surprisingly, come with risks. Though mammalian sperm swim faster, longer and farther in fluids laced with coffee some studies link heavy coffee drinking with reduced fertility. Large amounts of coffee produce homocysteine in your blood which can cause heart disease. Also research suggests that coffee can lead to high LDL cholesterol. Two other possible negatives when considering how much coffee you will consume.
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