Fortunately, more recent research has found some connections between coffee consumption and improved health.
It may not be suitable for everyone, though.
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Is Coffee Unhealthy or Healthy?
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Potential Health Benefits
In general, caffeine (often a component of coffee) can increase performance.
But caffeine isn’t the only property in a brewed cup that may impact your health.
Once coffee beans are roasted, they contain over 1,000 bioactive compounds.
Roasted beans are associated with some antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.
Coffee may also interact with certain medications.
Many researchers have studied whether coffee’s caffeine content affects its health benefits.
Bioactive properties are the components of coffee that contain anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The Verdict on Everyday Consumption
Experts recommend a daily limit of 400 mg of caffeine for adults.
This comes to about 4 8-ounce cups of coffee daily, typically containing 80100 mg per cup.
It’s unclear whether ingesting more would pose health risks.
How Can Coffee Drinks Be Bad for You?
Be aware that these additions can tack on the calories and mask any health benefits coffee offers.
Summary
Roasted coffee contains caffeine as well as many compounds that may be associated with health benefits.
Most healthy adults can have about four cups of coffee daily.
Discuss healthy coffee consumption with your healthcare provider if you’re pregnant or have other underlying conditions.
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