Is Coffee Good or Bad For Your Health?

The United States virtually exists on coffee, with barista training courses more popular than ever, and many people have become addicted to the energy boost they get from the caffeine in coffee. It can cause extreme high and lows in the nervous system. Whether perceived or actual, many people rely on caffeine to make it through the day. The chemical reaction occurs in the brain, causing it to not know when to relax.

What results is a sense of unnatural energy, and over time you become used to it and need ever-increasing amounts to achieve the same result. This is why caffeine is considered addictive, and also why the line at your local coffee shop is as long as it is.

It is a fact that nearly three-quarters of global coffee could be contaminated with chemicals and toxic pesticides. A single cup can contain countless chemicals, with dozens of them capable of causing gastrointestinal distress. Furthermore, the intense heat used to roast the beans can turn the bean’s natural oils rancid, furthering the chemical load.

With that being said, it is always a good idea to examine both the good and bad of anything that is potentially toxic or harmful in any way. After some careful research on the negative (and positive) health aspects of coffee, I’ve come to realize that there is no absolute answer to whether it is “good” or “bad” for you.

Evaluate the following results and come to your own conclusions:

Benefits of Drinking Coffee

1. Antioxidants: An organic coffee is packed with antioxidants, which work to reduce aging, cell damage and oxidation.

2. Parkinson’s Disease: Research shows that drinking two cups a day reduces the chances of developing the disease.

3. Type 2 Diabetes: Further studies indicate that drinking coffee also protects against this type of diabetes.

4. Kidney, Gallstones, Liver Stones: Coffee may guard against these stones, as well as cirrhosis of the liver. However, the evidence of this is minor.

5. Cognitive Function: Coffee contains caffeine, which is a natural stimulant, and drinking two cups a day has shown to increase short term mental attention.

6. Alzheimer’s Disease: Research indicates that daily consumption of coffee can reduce a person’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s later on in life.

Dangers of Drinking Coffee

1. Heart Disease: There has been scientific evidence that links excessive coffee consumption to heart disease, yet this evidence is disputed by many. Other studies state that coffee drinking increases a person’s risk of a cardiovascular disease. The same studies show that certain compounds in coffee, like homocysteine, plasma, kahweol, cafestol and determines can raise one’s cholesterol level. This can be offset by the inherent presence of antioxidants, but the general consensus is that coffee consumption can adversely impact the heart, to some extent.

2. Blood Vessels: Coffee can disturb blood vessel functionality, both in tone and turgidity.

3. Cardiovascular System: Coffee has a direct affect on the nervous system, the rhythm of the heart, and can contribute to an irregular heartbeat. It can also adversely affect a person’s blood pressure.

4. Osteoporosis: People with osteoporosis, or those at risk for it, should avoid coffee altogether. Research has directly linked coffee drinking to urinary calcium excretion.

5. Heartburn: Many people report an increase in heartburn after drinking coffee.

6. Sleep Difficulty: Drinking coffee later in the evening can leave a person unable to sleep.

7. Dehydration: Coffee consumption depletes the body’s natural water reserves.

8. Addiction: Caffeine is qualified by the FDA as “safe,” but it is a drug. As with any drug that affects the nervous system, addiction can occur in time.

9. Withdrawal Symptoms: People who try to suddenly cease drinking coffee often experience body aches, irritability, migraines, and sometimes more serious symptoms.

Whether you are looking into barista courses for personal betterment, or just a lover of coffee, taking all these considerations into account will give you a better understanding of what coffee has to offer, both good and bad.

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