Update on Coffee
Over the years, there have been a number of articles about
health issues related to the consumption of coffee. But recent research indicates coffee may not
be as bad as once thought. For many
people, the health benefits outweigh the risks.
Earlier studies did not always take into account that
high-risk behaviors like smoking and inactivity tend to be more common among
heavy coffee drinkers. If these
unhealthy habits are taken out of the equation, there is actually a healthy
relationship between coffee consumption and decreased overall mortality.
There are some exceptions.
Drinking too much unfiltered coffee can lead to elevated cholesterol
levels. Some people have difficulty
metabolizing coffee and could be at a higher risk for heart disease.
Although coffee may have benefits as well as risk, other
beverages like milk and fruit juice contain nutrients that coffee does
not. Therefore, it is wise to drink an
assortment of beverages each day.
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