Coffee
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See also :
- Coffeeberry
- Caffeine
- Coffea Cruda (Homeopathy)
- Chlorogenic Acid
- Coffee Flour
Special Precautions of Coffee
- Drinking more than 6 cups/day might cause “caffeinism” with symptoms such as anxiety or agitation. People who drink a lot of coffee every day may need to drink more coffee to get the same effects. They may also become “dependent” on coffee to the point that they develop withdrawal symptoms if they suddenly stop drinking it.
- Coffee is acid forming (see Acid/alkaline balance)
- Any beverage or food containing caffeine such as coffee, tea, chocolate and some sodas can inhibit the absorption of vitamins and minerals and increase their excretion from the body.
- Acrylamide is a potentially harmful chemical formed during the coffee bean roasting process.
- Coffee consumption interferes with sleep quantity and quality. Caffeinated coffee causes a decrease in 6-SMT (melatonin) excretion throughout the following night.
- Coffee containing caffeine can cause insomnia, nervousness and restlessness, stomach upset, nausea and vomiting, increased heart and breathing rate, and other side effects. Consuming large amounts of coffee might also cause headache, anxiety, agitation, ringing in the ears, and irregular heartbeats.
- Drinking unfiltered coffee can increase total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and levels of another type of blood fat called triglycerides. This might increase the risk of developing heart disease. Using coffee filters helps to reduce these effects on cholesterol.
- There is some concern that drinking more than 5 cups of coffee per day might not be safe for people with heart disease. But for people who don't have heart disease, drinking several cups daily does not seem to increase the chance of developing a heart problem.
- There is also concern that occasional coffee drinking might trigger a heart attack in some people. People who usually don't drink more than one cup of coffee daily and also have multiple risk factors for heart disease seem to have an increased risk for heart attack within an hour after drinking coffee. But people who regularly drink greater amounts do not seem to have this risk.
- Coffee might be unsafe when given rectally as an enema. Coffee enemas have been linked to cases of severe side effects including death.
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Caffeinated coffee is probably safe for pregnant women in amounts of 2 cups per day or less. This amount of coffee provides about 200 mg of caffeine. However, drinking more than this amount has been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and low birth weight. These risks increase as the amount of coffee the mother drinks during pregnancy increases. Drinking 1 or 2 of cups of coffee per day seems to be safe for breast-feeding mothers and their infants. But the caffeine in larger amounts can irritate a nursing infant’s digestive tract and also cause sleep problems and irritability.
- Children: It may be unsafe for children to drink caffeinated coffee. The side effects associated with caffeine are usually more severe in children than adults.
- Anxiety disorders: The caffeine in coffee might make anxiety worse.
- Bleeding disorders: There is some concern that coffee might make bleeding disorders worse.
- Heart disease: Drinking unfiltered (boiled) coffee increases the amount of cholesterol and other fats in the blood, and also raises the level of homocysteine, all of which are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease. Some research suggests an association between heart attacks and drinking coffee.
- Diabetes: Some research suggests that caffeine contained in coffee might change the way people with diabetes process sugar. Caffeine has been reported to cause increases as well as decreases in blood sugar. Use caffeine with caution if you have diabetes and monitor your blood sugar carefully.
- Diarrhea: Coffee contains caffeine. The caffeine in coffee, especially when taken in large amounts, can worsen diarrhea.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): Coffee contains caffeine. The caffeine in coffee, especially when taken in large amounts, can worsen diarrhea and might worsen symptoms of IBS.
- Glaucoma: Drinking caffeinated coffee increases pressure inside the eye. The increase starts within 30 minutes and lasts for at least 90 minutes.
- High blood pressure: Drinking caffeinated coffee might increase blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. However, this effect might be less in people who drink coffee regularly.
- Thinning bones (osteoporosis): Drinking caffeinated coffee can increase the amount of calcium that is flushed out in the urine. This might weaken bones. If you have osteoporosis, limit caffeine consumption to less than 300 mg per day (approximately 2-3 cups of coffee). Taking calcium supplements may help to make up for calcium that is lost. Postmenopausal women who have an inherited condition that keeps them from processing vitamin D normally, should be especially cautious when using caffeine.
- Ephedrine interacts with COFFEE
- Adenosine (Adenocard) interacts with COFFEE
- Alcohol interacts with COFFEE
- Alendronate (Fosamax) interacts with COFFEE
- Antibiotics (Quinolone antibiotics) interacts with COFFEE
- Some antibiotics that decrease how quickly the body breaks down caffeine include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), enoxacin (Penetrex), norfloxacin (Chibroxin, Noroxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trovafloxacin (Trovan), and grepafloxacin (Raxar).
- Clozapine (Clozaril) interacts with COFFEE
- Dipyridamole (Persantine) interacts with COFFEE
- Disulfiram (Antabuse) interacts with COFFEE
- Estrogens interacts with COFFEE
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox) interacts with COFFEE
- Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid, Levoxyl, and others) interacts with COFFEE
- Lithium interacts with COFFEE
- Medications for depression interacts with COFFEE
- Medications that slow blood clotting (Anticoagulant / Antiplatelet drugs) interacts with COFFEE
- Pentobarbital (Nembutal) interacts with COFFEE
- Phenothiazines interacts with COFFEE
- Phenylpropanolamine interacts with COFFEE
- Riluzole (Rilutek) interacts with COFFEE
- Stimulant drugs interacts with COFFEE
- Theophylline interacts with COFFEE
- Verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan) interacts with COFFEE
The benefits of Coffee are
Coffee contains a type of antioxidant called polyphenols. Polyphenols work inside the body to combat toxic free radicals. Polyphenols also affect key enzymes that improve cellular communication.5 Poor cell signaling can lead to cancer, diabetes, and more.
- less likely to have type 2 diabetes
- Parkinson's Disease (PD) : higher consumption of coffee is associated with decreased risk of Parkinson’s
- Dementia : Coffee has also been linked to lower risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
- Autophagy trigger : Studies show that coffee has very positive effects on various metabolic diseases such as diabetes or lipid metabolism disorders.
- Colon Cancer : Two cups a day reduced subjects' risk for colon cancer by 20 percent. Some research suggests that drinking more than 3 cups of coffee daily may significantly reduce the risk of rectal cancer.
- Endometrial Cancer : four cups of coffee a day may reduce your risk of developing cancer of the endometrium, or the lining of the uterus, according to researchers.
- Liver Cancer : Coffee is a potent weapon against liver cancer and fibrosis.
- Cirrhosis : Two cups a day caused an 80 percent drop in the odds of developing cirrhosis.
- Improved liver function.
- Heart rhythm problems : People who reported four or more cups a day had almost an 18% reduction in the risk of being hospitalized for rhythm disturbances.
- Strokes : More cups of coffee a day may reduce Stroke risk in women.
- Gallstones : Coffee reduces the risk of gallstones, according to a 1999 study published in the "Journal of the American Medical Association".
- Mental alertness. Drinking coffee and other beverages that contain caffeine throughout the day seems to increase alertness and clear thinking. Caffeine can also improve alertness after sleep deprivation. Combining caffeine with glucose as an "energy drink" seems to improve mental performance better than either caffeine or glucose alone.
- Enhanced memory.
- Speedier muscular recovery.
Best Coffee to drink ?
Most people get their coffee from popular retailers who load up their products with cream, sugar, artificial flavorings and - gasp - even whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles. As you might have guessed, this type of coffee drink has no health benefit whatsoever; the pros simply do not outweigh the cons.
- The better option is for a 100% arabica, unwashed bean roasted at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give you the best chlorogenic acid to caffeine ratio available from the various processing methods.
- New research in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research found that dark roast coffee restored blood levels of the antioxidants vitamin E and glutathione more effectively than light roast coffee. The dark roast also led to a significant body weight reduction in pre-obese volunteers, whereas the light roast did not. Separate research also showed that dark roast coffee contains more of a chemical called N-methylpyridinium that appears to prevent your stomach cells from producing excess acid. This means dark roast coffee may be gentler on your stomach and not induce the irritation that light roasts can often bring. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, dark roast coffee also has less caffeine than light roast. While this can be considered a positive attribute, know that caffeine in coffee may not be as harmful as once thought.
- An even better option would be if you can obtain this coffee in a decaffeinated version using the Swiss-water decaffeination method, which does not involve the use of harmful solvents to remove the caffeine.
- Another option is to choose Green Coffee
