BY ALLISON KOZICHAROW AND BERNICE BORN
Coffee. Love it or hate it? Is it good or bad for your health?
August is National Coffee Month, and the good news is that drinking coffee in moderation may actually lead to living longer — according to a growing body of evidence.
For example, a Harvard study found that people who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may be less likely to die prematurely from some illnesses than those who don’t drink or drink less coffee. Drinkers of both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee saw benefits, including a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, type 2 diabetes and suicide.
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“There is certainly much more good news than bad news, in terms of coffee and health,” says Frank Hu, M.D., nutrition and epidemiology professor at the Harvard School of Public Health.
That said, we must note that there are enough studies raising issues with coffee that each person should weigh the benefits and drawbacks before adopting or increasing coffee consumption. MedLine reminds us that coffee, like just about everything we eat or drink, has its pros and cons.
This month enjoy your coffee and celebrate International Coffee Day on September 29.
What is caffeine?
Caffeine is a bitter substance that occurs naturally in more than 60 plants including
What are caffeine's effects on the body?
Caffeine has many effects on your body's metabolism. It
Who should avoid or limit caffeine?
You should check with your health care provider about whether you should limit or avoid caffeine if you
Source: MedlinePlus, produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine