Many researchers say that drinking coffee is healthy but others indicates that is unhealthy. What do you think
ByHave drinking coffee -in moderation- more benefits or downfalls?
I'm not 100% sure on this one. There have been studies that show that coffee drinkers can have reduced incidence of Type 2 diabetes, and also that it can help boost metabolism and potentially help weight loss. Evidence of reducing diabetes seems also to be there for drinkers of caffeine free coffee, so it appears to be something other than caffeine that gives some of this benefit.
Of course, extracted elements of coffee may have similar effects, as coffee is a complex natural product, containing many different compounds. So, should extracts be taken instead, to get the same benefits? I don't think there have been enough randomised trials, done alongside the same conditions as medical drug tests. (Though I believe there have been hundreds of studies on coffee drinking and its effects). Tests upon caffeine have probably been the most widely covered, and caffeine is now easier to obtain as a supplement. It's been added to other medicines, including pain killers and for Parkinsons Disease, after promising results of improved effectiveness.
Other benefits show that it can help stop headaches, and also that the antioxidant benefits of it are also good - almost potentially making it a so called 'super food', for this alone.
In older age, it seems that coffee drinking can reduce the risk of Parkinsons Disease, (see note about caffeine above) so I'll probably still be drinking it when I get older. It also potentially has properties that discourage teeth cavities - very nice!
So, I'm a coffee drinker, and biased - but I think that the benefits of it are pretty strong. There are some people who are best to avoid it, and it's good, as you have done, to constantly monitor what experts say about it.
I respect Jason - above - though I feel he may be out of touch with information on the benefits of coffee: nutritionally you could get the basic elements from other foods, but it does seem that coffee has a certain little extra goodness to it.
Hope these thoughts help. Good luck - and health! Rob
4 Comments
June 1st, 2009 at 12:38 am
Unhealthy - the caffeine can raise your blood pressure and heart rate, and if you are putting sugar and cream in it you are adding lots of calories and fat to your diet.
I really never drink coffee anymore. Maybe once a year or so I'll treat myself to a fun drink from Starbucks.
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June 1st, 2009 at 1:18 am
I dont think coffee has any nutritional benefit at all so at best, its an unhealthy treat.
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June 1st, 2009 at 1:28 am
UNHEALTHY_the caffeine makes u want more everyday and it can raise up your blood pressure.
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June 1st, 2009 at 1:34 am
I'm not 100% sure on this one. There have been studies that show that coffee drinkers can have reduced incidence of Type 2 diabetes, and also that it can help boost metabolism and potentially help weight loss. Evidence of reducing diabetes seems also to be there for drinkers of caffeine free coffee, so it appears to be something other than caffeine that gives some of this benefit.
Of course, extracted elements of coffee may have similar effects, as coffee is a complex natural product, containing many different compounds. So, should extracts be taken instead, to get the same benefits? I don't think there have been enough randomised trials, done alongside the same conditions as medical drug tests. (Though I believe there have been hundreds of studies on coffee drinking and its effects). Tests upon caffeine have probably been the most widely covered, and caffeine is now easier to obtain as a supplement. It's been added to other medicines, including pain killers and for Parkinsons Disease, after promising results of improved effectiveness.
Other benefits show that it can help stop headaches, and also that the antioxidant benefits of it are also good - almost potentially making it a so called 'super food', for this alone.
In older age, it seems that coffee drinking can reduce the risk of Parkinsons Disease, (see note about caffeine above) so I'll probably still be drinking it when I get older. It also potentially has properties that discourage teeth cavities - very nice!
So, I'm a coffee drinker, and biased - but I think that the benefits of it are pretty strong. There are some people who are best to avoid it, and it's good, as you have done, to constantly monitor what experts say about it.
I respect Jason - above - though I feel he may be out of touch with information on the benefits of coffee: nutritionally you could get the basic elements from other foods, but it does seem that coffee has a certain little extra goodness to it.
Hope these thoughts help. Good luck - and health! Rob
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