I stopped drinking coffee...

[Tomasm]

How healthy is coffee in your opinion?

Hey guys,

How healthy is to drink coffee in your opinion guys ?

 

[katie]

I think 1-2 cups a day it is not a big deal. Too much coffee can cause problems, especially in the digestive tract. Studies have shown that drinking up to four 8-ounce cups of coffee per day is safe.

 

[Mr.GreenBean]

Depends on the person. I used to work in pharma sales. Nothing is consistent in any aspect of humanity. That's why people suspect Doctors of being pervasive when giving a diagnosis. If you said to a friend, "I have a headache. Will 2 Tylenol make it go away?" They would probably tell you yes. Walk up to a Doctor and ask that, they would tell you they are not sure because there are 500 different reasons your brain hurts.

USA Today wrote an article 2 months ago saying asparagus gives you cancer. A glass of wine every day has health benefits, and a bottle every day does not.

Now if you asked us if cheese is healthy, I would confidently tell you that it is not. So I run 25-30 miles a week so that I can continue to put cheese on pretty much everything.

 

[Misshha]

I agree that it depends on dosage. For me one cup is more than enough. On weekend I even try to avoid coffee to detox from caffeine, because I don't need to get up early and hurry.

 

[georgewhittington]

Coffee is not unhealthy in small quantities much like anything else, to much is not good for you. It can lower your risks of colon cancer, Parkinson's, diabetes it can lift your mood, treat headaches It can wake you up rev the metabolism and even keep you regular. All but the keeping you regular part is directly related to the caffeine content. (apx 85mg or one cup drip brewed) The rest is from the enzymes.

 

[jasonbloom]

Not only can your daily cup of joe help you feel more energized, burn fat and improve physical performance, it may also lower your risk of several conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In fact, coffee may even boost longevity.

 

[BonnieP]

I've heard it has antioxidants so 1-2 cups a day is actually healthy. Not sure though

 

[upnorth]

There is a lot of contradictory studies out there. Some will tell you that coffee is good for health and others quite the contrary. It depends on who is financing...The ultimate litmus test is one's body reaction to coffee.

 

[MntnMan62]

The only correct answer is "it depends". It depends on lots of things. Does the person drinking have high blood pressure and high cholestrol? If so, less coffee is better. And preferably NOT french press which contains more of the blood pressure and cholesterol raising stuff. Some people seem to be able to drink tons of coffee all day long with no ill effects. There is no one single answer to such a question.

 

[Antony44]

3 months ago I cut down on my coffee intake per day because I read that it is harmful, but did not notice any changes in my health. Only that it's harder for me to wake up in the morning)

 

[petermessi]

it is normal to drink 2 coffee per day as it refreshes our mind while working.My friends used to drink 2 coffees per day for past 15 years. he is healthy

 

[noura]

Personally I try to never drink anymore coffee after noon time. I could probably get away with a small cup in the afternoon but it's just not worth it. I hate it when I over do it and end up completely awake in bed. I've read some articles that say even people who can still sleep after drinking coffee late in the day are still messing with their sleep cycle. Apparently REM sleep gets delayed. So the overall quality of sleep is worse.

 

[BenA]

Everything is individual. Just know your limits and adjust. Feel like your body is not in the mood today at all? Skip it today. Simple as that, listen to your body.