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Is coffee really healthy for us?

Posted Dec 30th, 2009 at 1:40 AM and seen
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News flash: Coffee is maybe probably either good for you or bad for you. Yikes, the health benefits of coffee are not definitive at all. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal seems to agree. The story takes a careful look at both the pros and cons of coffee in attempt to cut through the haze. As a taste, some of the potential pros are:

- Lower risk of getting colon, mouth, throat, esophageal and endometrial cancers.

- Decreased likelihood to develop Type 2 diabetes.

Balanced, of course, by alleged cons:

- Raised blood pressure, heart rate and levels of homocysteine, an amino acid in blood that is associated with stroke and heart disease.

- Higher incidence of miscarriage.

Columnist Melinda Beck takes a wonderfully thorough look at both sides and even investigates the reason behind the discord. Read the full article.

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 Noelle Chun

Comments (5)

Dec 30, 2009
Yaeli_Space said...
I never take these studies seriously. Once they say about a particular product is "really, really good" then there is research that says the exact opposite. So I take all these issues not seriously and therefore, I eat and drink what I want
Dec 30, 2009
naidle said...
It's a classic case of moderation
Dec 30, 2009
digitaloutlook said...
Lower rate of cancer from something burnt? Hardly.
Dec 30, 2009
JoePicksaWinner said...
This sounds like coffee is going the way of eggs and whole milk! First they're bad for you, then the story changes. Like Noelle I'm going to take my chances with my coffee. Why deprive yourself over an uncertainty, only to find later you've missed out on some benefits? ;-)
Dec 31, 2009
Robin Green said...
Sir, RE Coffee. I too, as an absolute coffee addict, have found myself wondering the merits and pitfalls of coffee. The latest results seem to suggest could help stave off early onset of the terrible Alzheimers. I will try find the link later. Want to read more! Before I get an hours kip in readiness for the Tweetathon tonight. Happy new year, great pieces. ~ Rob. @orangy68 Twitter.

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