Coffee contains caffeine, which is known as a stimulant. Which is why most people drink it
in the morning, because that is one time during the day they are feeling tired. Studies
show that if you drink coffee in bursts throughout the day, then it keeps you more awake
and alert than only drinking a lot in the morning.
..........................................................The Good.....................................................
*Coffee reduces the risk of Alzheimer's disease and Dementia!
*Reduces risk of gallstone disease!
*Reduces risk of Parkinson's disease!
*Cognitive performance!! - It actually increases short term recall! My memory is bad enough,
I better not ever stop drinking it!
*Analgesic enhancement! - The caffeine in coffee increases effectiveness of pain killers!
*Antidiabetic! - Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 can be reduced up to half by drinking coffee.
*Liver protection! - It can also reduce the incidence of cirrhosis of the liver, and has been
linked to a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
*Cancer! - It is also correlated to a reduced risk of oral (mouth), esophageal (esophagus),
and pharyngeal (throat) cancer. A slight reduction in breast cancer for post menopausal
women was also found. Coffee also protects the liver from cancer.
*Cardioprotective! - Coffee reduces the risk of dying from heart disease.
*Laxative/diuretic! - It can prevent constipation.
*Antioxidant!
*Prevention of dental caries! - It can reduce plaque formation.
............................................................The Bad.......................................................
*Gastrointestinal problems - Coffee can damage the lining of the gastrointestinal (stomach,
intesetines) organs, causing gastritis (stomach swelling) and ulcers.
*Anxiety and sleep changes - Anxiety can occur if too much caffeine is ingested, and it
sometimes can cause insomnia.
*Cholesterol - Coffee increases LDL (bad cholesterol) levels.
*Effects on pregnancy - Heavy coffee consumption (4-7 cups per day) has been linked to an
increase in stillbirths.
*Iron deficiency anemia - Coffee interferes with the absorption of supplemental iron.
............................................................The Ugly.......................................................
*Cosmetic - As you might already know, coffee can stain your teeth.
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