Is coffee good or bad for you?

alexff · 08-29-2009, 05:49 AM

Nice another one informative ??? thread

manadospace · 08-29-2009, 06:11 AM

Cafein is important for health IF on smart drinking

jameswatson2002 · 08-29-2009, 02:03 PM

i m unable to work without coffee its as simple as that !

Amish · 08-29-2009, 06:52 PM

I don't like coffee at all, I stick to good old Mountain Dew!

Jack Chua · 09-24-2009, 03:15 AM

I'm a coffee person too and it helps me feel relaxed as I go with my day. It is true that coffee has antioxidants and it is also true that too much coffee is not healthy.

Raygun · 09-24-2009, 04:57 AM

Moderation it is. Just remember that "too much of anything is dangerous".

SuperSand · 09-24-2009, 05:25 AM

Yup,

coffee is my favorite. But I have to stop it now because it push my adrenaline up and make my heart beeping fast. I only used this to any fighting competition (old fashion methods).

Now - I like coffee but I only take it once a month

moderation!

That's the key...

Quote:

Originally Posted by honestbizpro

Hey Micheal,

I have found the most important word in life is MODERATION.

I had a friend who was going to get coffee in the middle of the night. I asked her why and she could not give me a good reason.

Weeks later she fainted and eventually needed a blood transfusion. Yikes!

That may be an extreme case but we have to be aware of what we place in our bodies and how much of it.

Andrew O · 09-24-2009, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Lee

Hey guys,

I've been hearing some health gurus say that coffee is garbage and does nothing good. But other health gurus say that it's rich in antioxidants and good for your body.

So which is correct? What are the pros and cons of drinking coffee? I'm a coffee lover, so I hope it's a healthy drink.

Thanks,
Michael

Here's my take on this. I was a coffee drinker for many years, and I couldn't hardly get out of bed without a cup of coffee. But one day I decided to completely give it up and after a few days of breaking the addiction and feeling horrible, I've never felt better. I need less sleep, can get out of bed easier in the morning, and am much more alert and energetic all day long.

Having said that, I don't have anything against coffee itself, it is rich in antioxidants and can be god for you, I'm just against the addiction to caffeine.

Ian25 · 09-25-2009, 01:06 PM

I rarely drank coffee because the taste of instant coffee granules makes a poor cup of coffee. But then in 2007 I discovered filter coffee-A lovely drink.
I had 2 or 3 cups of filter coffee every day and over a five week period dark circles appeared around my eyes.Previously Non existant. Seems my 6 hours sleep and coffee drinking triggered a dark circles around my eyes problem. Not touched ANY coffee since december 2007 and dark circles around my eyes disapperead within 3 months.

locpic63 · 09-25-2009, 02:12 PM

Yes coffee is good for you in moderation. Studies over the last three years have indicated that coffee has more antioxidants than any other liquid on the planet. Thats more than green tea or any tea for that matter. Also I want to add that coffee is good for you if you do not have any heart or blood pressure problems.
Disclaimer: Seek your doctors approval! The above is just my own experience and not to be construed as medical advice.

Here's to your continuing success
Locpic63

tootalldave · 09-25-2009, 03:24 PM

I love coffee but make sure i drink in moderation.
Coffee has both pros and cons that have been covered here.
I would suggest that you keep it below 2 cups a day and for every cup of coffee you drink that you drink two cups of water.
Now as far as business, i would say coffee has been a plus for me.
As an example when i have quit drinking coffee for 6 months or so, my teeth get whiter and i seem much more mellow, then i look back and say what the heck did i get done? not much.
When i drink coffee i get so much accomplished and even seem to keep in better shape.
Coffee, rock on...

Preben Frenning · 09-26-2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian25

I rarely drank coffee because the taste of instant coffee granules makes a poor cup of coffee. But then in 2007 I discovered filter coffee-A lovely drink.
I had 2 or 3 cups of filter coffee every day and over a five week period dark circles appeared around my eyes.Previously Non existant. Seems my 6 hours sleep and coffee drinking triggered a dark circles around my eyes problem. Not touched ANY coffee since december 2007 and dark circles around my eyes disapperead within 3 months.

Have you considered it might be allergy or something?

As for business, coffee is supposedly good for making deals, as the one who drinks it will be less resistant to your offers. I read it in some entrepeneur magazine, and it didn't say it had a "huge" effect, but it adds up

I've also read that you can drink up to 3 cups day, and the benefits will be close to equal with the disadvantages. If you drink more than that, it will do you nothing good.

achivement84 · 09-26-2009, 07:24 AM

Here`s list of pros & cons:-

The "Pros"

1-Antioxidants. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants like chlorogenic acid and melanoidins. Antioxidants help prevent oxidation, a process that causes damage to cells and contributes to aging. Melanoidins from roasted coffee have antioxidative effects depending on the way the coffee is treated.

2-Parkinson's disease. Regular coffee consumption reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease. A number of studies have demonstrated that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are significantly less likely to develop Parkinson's disease.

3-Diabetes. Coffee consumption is potentially protective against the development of type 2 diabetes. A prospective cohort study as part of the US Nurses Health Study found that moderate consumption of both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in younger and middle aged women.

4-Liver cirrhosis. Coffee drinking may protect against liver cirrhosis, especially alcoholic cirrhosis.

5-Gallstones. There is some evidence that coffee drinking may be protective against gallstone formation in both men and women.

6-Kidney stones. Coffee consumption lowers the risk of kidney stones formation. Coffee increases the urine volume, preventing the crystallization of calcium oxalate, the most common component of kidney stones.

7-Improved mental performance. Caffeine in coffee is a well-known stimulant. Coffee promotes alertness, attention and wakefulness. The cup of coffee can also increase information processing.

8-Alzheimer's disease. Regular coffee consumption seems to protect against Alzheimer's disease. Recent mouse study showed that caffeine equivalent to 5 cups of coffee per day reduced the build up of destructive plaques in the brain.

9-Asthma. Caffeine in coffee is related to theophylline, an old asthma medication. Caffeine can open airways and improve asthma symptoms.

10-Caffeine safety. In 1958, caffeine was placed on the Food and Drug Administration's list as generally recognized as safe (GRAS).

The "Cons"

1-Heart disease. The relation between coffee consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease has been examined in many studies, but the results remain controversial. Most prospective cohort studies have not found coffee consumption to be associated with significantly increased cardiovascular disease risk.

On one hand, diterpenes cafestol and kahweol present in unfiltered coffee and caffeine each appear to increase risk of coronary heart disease. High quality studies have confirmed the cholesterol-raising effect of diterpenes. Coffee consumption is also associated with an increase of plasma homocysteine, a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

On the other hand, a lower risk of heart disease among moderate coffee drinkers might be due to antioxidants found in coffee.Besides that, caffeine can increase the risk of heart attack, especially among those people who carry the "slow" gene variant for the enzyme that metabolizes caffeine.

2-Cholesterol. Heavy consumption of boiled coffee elevates blood total and LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol") levels. Unfiltered coffee contains two cholesterol-raising compounds cafestol and kahweol.

3-Blood vessels. Coffee negatively affects the blood vessel tone and function (increases arterial stiffness and wave reflections).

4-Heart rhythm disturbances. Coffee can cause rapid or irregular heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias).

5-Blood pressure. Although coffee consumption is not a significant risk factor for hypertension, it produces unfavorable effects on blood pressure and people prone to hypertension may be more susceptible. Recent Italian study found that coffee drinking can slightly increase the risk for development of sustained hypertension in persons with elevated blood pressure.

6-Osteoporosis. Coffee intake may induce an extra urinary excretion of calcium. Heavy coffee consumption (4 cups=600 ml or more) can modestly increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially in women with a low calcium intake.

7-Heartburn. A cup of coffee can trigger heartburn

8-Sleep. Most of us are aware of the stimulatory effects of caffeine. High amounts of caffeine taken before going to sleep, can cause restlessness and difficulty falling asleep, tendency to be awakened more readily by sudden noises, and a decreased quality of sleep. However, some people can drink coffee and fall right asleep.
9-Dehydration. The caffeine in coffee is a mild diuretic and can increase urine excretion. This effect may be easily neutralized by drinking an extra glass of water.

10-Dependence. Caffeine is a drug, a mild central nervous system stimulant, and it produces dependence. Caffeine withdrawal is a real syndrome. You may get a few days of headache and irritability if you choose to quit drinking coffee, however, it is relatively easy to break this habit, and most people are not addicted to caffeine

You can find many other sources on web.

Regards...

glchandler · 09-26-2009, 08:00 AM

So I am out of bed early and had a chance to read whole post.

Came up with the only plausible answer to question:

Quote:

Is coffee good or bad for you? Is coffee "good or bad" for you?

Hey guys,

I've been hearing some health gurus say that coffee is garbage and does nothing good. But other health gurus say that it's rich in antioxidants and good for your body.

So which is correct?

Obvious answer is: YES

rajuthan · 09-28-2009, 11:12 AM

Its good but once you start drinking 2-3 cups a day check your teeth :|

James Clark · 09-28-2009, 12:14 PM

Coffee is bad for you if you drink 6-7 cups a day. I have one cup of coffee a day and that's it. Also, It depends on how old you are. If you are in this business and do a lot of sitting that is also bad for you.

Some Doctors suggest that black pepper and to much coffee will irritate your Prostate. When you add that to sitting in front of the computer to much that is what I would call the double whammy.

Jimmy.

anexplorer · 09-28-2009, 01:10 PM

I never really believed that drinking coffee is good for you. I heard it stunts your growth. But I guess if you're at that age where you're not going to grow at all anymore, then drinking coffee is not a big deal.

Raygun · 09-30-2009, 04:23 AM

wow..thoughts are pouring in! One should learn from each other's advices/opinions.

highprofitdi · 09-30-2009, 08:29 PM

Moderation is always the best idea in most cases and as far as the different reports you read it depends on who's interest they are serving. Remember when it was considered unhealthy to eat eggs, now any good nutritionist will tell you that they are a great source of protein. Common sense is your best resource.

pelletsystems · 09-30-2009, 08:44 PM

I am acidic person so I think coffee is bad for me...

niklasgroup · 09-30-2009, 09:24 PM

I love drinking coffee while watching tv in my new condominium.

pioneer · 09-30-2009, 10:37 PM

hi,
I am neither a doctor nor a health specialist but can say it confidently that nothing excess is good for health. So my suggestion for you will be to take it as normally. Hope this habit will help u to enjoy coffee as well as to help your health. Wish u a good health.

Regards,
Pioneer

Christopher Grant · 09-30-2009, 10:46 PM

I'm not coffee person, I like hot chocolate...

pauljeaston · 09-30-2009, 11:41 PM

2 cups of coffee a day makes you younger and alert all throughout the day. But the excess can be truly bad as it can affect your sleeping patterns, your nervous system, and can increase your body's acidity which is a trigger for gout...Just take it in moderation.

redicelander · 10-01-2009, 01:04 AM

Coffee in any amount is not helpful it all for your brain functioning and work production and anyone who tells you different has read a study about caffeine paid for by cola companies or Starbucks.

2d0k · 10-01-2009, 01:08 AM

the best ingredient there is in coffee are the anti-oxidants.. it is suggested that you drink one or two cups a day.. but, of course, do not over do it.. too much of anything is bad..

dannykth8 · 10-01-2009, 01:50 AM

Coffee is good as long as don't drink it too much. let say one cup of coffee per day.

ramone_johnny · 10-01-2009, 01:57 AM

As a sufferer of anxiety I am caffiene intolerant. Coffee put simply is a drug, and I dont think you benefit from it whatsoever.

keddy1 · 10-01-2009, 02:00 AM

coffee is stress reliever.whenever am stressed I go for a cup of strong coffee

kimvalerio05 · 10-01-2009, 04:28 AM

I'm also a coffee lover and I think it's good in our health like what you've said other health gurus say that it is rich in antioxidant and good in the body, but we must do know that everything is bad if it is too much.

Stephen Root · 10-01-2009, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

I have an update for you! I just read in Cosmo magazine that coffee is full of antioxidents and everyone knows antioxidants are very good for your health!

Yes and everybody also knows that if you digest antioxidants they are going to be destroyed by stomach acids.

I thought everybody knew already that the whole antioxidants thing is a huge scam because only way you can get more antioxidants into your body is to go by sticking a needle in your vein. This was first proved in the 80s if I remember correctly. It is scary that big magazine like Cosmo doesn't check their "facts".

If you don't believe me, just google around.

m_maker · 10-01-2009, 05:32 AM

coffee is very bad if your drinking too much,but i advice you to drink green tea every morning coz it's good for your health

don21stc · 10-27-2009, 05:05 PM

Looking at the widely different opinions in this thread and other scientific and medical theories and findings, the jury's still out in the coffee case and looks likely to remain out for a long time.
But, in my opinion, an excellent cup of strong macchiato is one of the finest taste experiences in the world ranking alongside vintage champagne, fine oysters, a perfect strawberry, the concoctions of great chefs and all the other yummy things that I'm drooling over as I write this.
Therefore, coffee to me is not just good - it's really premier league great!

Jake Trainor · 10-27-2009, 07:07 PM

I use to have a real problem with coffee. I still do, but I use to have a problem too. I have cut it down to two cups a day.......

......then another two at night.

Dr Dan · 10-27-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Lee

Hey guys,

I've been hearing some health gurus say that coffee is garbage and does nothing good. But other health gurus say that it's rich in antioxidants and good for your body.

So which is correct? What are the pros and cons of drinking coffee? I'm a coffee lover, so I hope it's a healthy drink.

Thanks,
Michael

it really depends on your goal? Is it good for you? No. Should you drink it? depends on you. In a perfect world you should just drink water and green juiced veggies. But that wouldnt be living.

If you like coffee, then drink it in moderation. But dont use the excuse that it is good for you to validate yourself to drink it.

loenex · 10-28-2009, 02:05 AM

It's up to you. Coffee can be advantageous and at the same time disadvantageous. Coffee contains a stimulant called caffeine which can make you active, more receptive and alert. however, it may can also be addictive and stimulate if taking in excess dosage. Drink moderately.

Michael Thai · 11-05-2009, 05:33 AM

I agree that everything must be consumed in moderation. There used be so much news about egg yolk having high cholesterol and its no good but recently I read somewhere that says it is good for you. (!!!??) Same with water, when I was younger I was told to drink a lot of water but now I heard that drinking too much is no good too.....

Michael T.

eBizSuccessCoach · 11-05-2009, 10:32 AM

Bro, my wife loves coffee as it is a culture thing with her. She is from the Cape Verde Islands and she grew up drinking coffee. Me personally, I like it but don't drink it often. My wife sometimes gets me to drink it with her. Who cares if it is good or bad. If you drink it in moderation it can't be that bad for you. Water is good for the body but if you drink way too much of it it can kill you. So I say if drinking coffee brings you peace and joy then drink your coffee.

Shaleniie Devi · 11-06-2009, 05:29 AM

Coffee is bad for me cuz it has the reverse effect...it actually makes me sleepy. You can say it's my sleeping pill if I need one.

But seriously too much caffeine is bad as it dehydrates your body. Stick to a max. 2 cups a day.

rocketmail009 · 11-06-2009, 07:51 AM

I personally dont believe in cons of drinking coffee (unless you drink more than 3 cups a day - dont go over 600mg caffeine a day)
Its good to drink coffee - can prevent Alzheimer's, has some aphrodisiac characteristics, improves brain functioning etc.
everything in moderation...

kiwichamp · 11-06-2009, 08:11 AM

The key to most areas of our diet is moderation - I have also read that organic is better. I have found the supermarkets now offer some brands in organic. The taste is actually better.

As far as sweeteners - I don't use any, but anything else I may sweeten, I use the Sweet Leaf.

Yes workingmamma - the news is always coming up with some different thing that is good for you one day and going to kill you the next day. In fact you will laugh - but I remember hearing that toast (yep - good old toasted bread) was cancer causing.

So -- the key to all diets is definitely "a little won't hurt", which is what most of you are agreeing on.

keyaziz · 11-06-2009, 08:30 AM

I hate the saying "everything in moderation". So its ok to moderately poison ourselves? A little WILL hurt. You may not see the repercussions now but you most very likely will in the future. This could be in the form of excessive tiredness and not being able to really function (which is most people these days) or something like cancer.

Why is it "not living" by avoiding these things?

I cut out caffeine and my moods are much more level, I don't get irritated anymore and I am happier. That IS living to me.

You can enjoy your food without resorting to junk. Stop putting junk on a pedalstal - see it for what it really is....and you will live a much healthier life.

Of course there are going to be studies showing how great coffee is...because it is something a lot of people love and it is addictive. That isn't healthy..but we will make an excuses or find anything for the things you love. J

Also just because something contains something doesn't mean that it is healthy for us and even if it does contain just that one thing that is considered good for us - there are a million other reasons why it isn't healthy. We focus on the ONE thing that makes it seem ok, so we can continue our addiction to them.

minitg · 06-02-2010, 01:22 PM

I guess it depends on how much of it you drink a day. I only have one cup a day in the morning and have been drinking it for many years. Some time ago when I had a lot of stressors in my life, I used to get a headache in the morning when I do not have my coffee, but it could be mind over matter as well.

I enjoy my one cup each morning with a lot of cream in it.

Jeena · 06-02-2010, 02:54 PM

I think anything is bad if you don't take it moderately. . .

Emily Meeks · 06-02-2010, 11:59 PM

All right guys...

I know I had the second response on this thread, and know what I said originally. Now, months later, I have to update.

I've quit coffee.

Yes, there are certain health benefits to coffee. I'll still enjoy a cup now and then for the taste. But I no longer use it to get me going in the morning.

I decided to quit because I no longer wanted some external substance to dictate how my day would get started. If I didn't get my morning cup of joe, I'd get agitated, annoyed, and thinking only where that cup of coffee would be coming from next. I decided, "You know what - I'm in charge here. Not the caffeine. I am."

I'm still going through withdrawal (I only quit a few weeks ago), but I've been calmer, sleeping better, been able to focus and think a lot more clearly. I've also been told I'm less agitated, not nearly as bitchy, and generally more pleasant to be around.

I decided it was time to take back control. As I said before, I still love the taste of coffee, and would still get a pumpkin spice latte or mocha frappuccino when hanging out with a friend. I just no longer depend on it to wake me up in the morning - my life will go on regardless.

paulie888 · 06-03-2010, 12:19 AM

Interesting observation, Emily. I think I'm a fellow coffee addict as well, and crave both the taste and the caffeine kick that comes along with a cup of coffee. I wish you much luck in your continuing journey to withdraw from coffee as a daily routine; your withdrawal symptoms are a little different from mine though, as I tend to become very lethargic, listless, sometimes even melancholy (and often end up with a splitting headache as well). In short, I lack ambition and any semblance of motivation before I've had my first cup of coffee in the morning. Once I have that first and sometimes second cup of coffee, I'm good to go and really don't crave it at all later in the day. Without coffee, I also tend to sleep for extended stretches at night (9-10 hours or more), and still wake up feeling lethargic with that murky brain fog which just won't go away.

Any thoughts and experiences you'd like to share on how you got past this initial stage of coffee withdrawal?

stellamary · 06-03-2010, 12:23 AM

I suggest everything should be at a limit.Then only it will be constant and beneficial...I mean the coffee can be taken for refreshment...not too as the addict of coffee.keep sharing.

ccrish · 06-03-2010, 02:40 AM

I LOVE coffee! I don't think that anything could make me quit drinking it now

Emily Meeks · 06-03-2010, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulie888

Interesting observation, Emily. I think I'm a fellow coffee addict as well, and crave both the taste and the caffeine kick that comes along with a cup of coffee. I wish you much luck in your continuing journey to withdraw from coffee as a daily routine; your withdrawal symptoms are a little different from mine though, as I tend to become very lethargic, listless, sometimes even melancholy (and often end up with a splitting headache as well). In short, I lack ambition and any semblance of motivation before I've had my first cup of coffee in the morning. Once I have that first and sometimes second cup of coffee, I'm good to go and really don't crave it at all later in the day. Without coffee, I also tend to sleep for extended stretches at night (9-10 hours or more), and still wake up feeling lethargic with that murky brain fog which just won't go away.

Any thoughts and experiences you'd like to share on how you got past this initial stage of coffee withdrawal?

It wasn't premeditated at all, I just literally woke up one morning and decided I didn't want to bother with it anymore.

I'm not gonna lie to you - it was really, really rough. Caffeine stays in your system anywhere between 10 and 24 hours - and I'd have 2-3 "cups" (though they weren't exactly 6 oz cups, so probably more like 4-5) a day for years. Since my body was obviously used to this stimulant in my bloodstream 24 hours a day, going cold turkey wasn't exactly welcoming at first. I was pretty tired all day, and the next day I had to make coffee for someone else and it smelled sooooooo good, but then I thought, "Just because it's there doesn't mean I have to have it."

As for quality of sleep, mine's improved significantly... like I said earlier, caffeine stays in your system up to 24 hours, even when you're sleeping, so it'll disrupt that sleep. I felt the same way - if I didn't get my coffee, I'd just drag ass all day no matter how much sleep I got.

I started drinking a lot more water and eating healthier - that's the only way, really, to push through withdrawal symptoms. Instead of waking up with stimulants, you wake up with nutrition and hydration, if that makes sense. It's still not easy, I really wouldn't mind a cup of coffee right about now - but it really just comes down to willpower.

Chris Faraday · 06-08-2010, 05:25 PM

Congrads - Good Girl - Follow your heart - Listen to you body. Caffee is not Beneficial and burns you out.
Starting with the adrenal - then thyroid.
Over the next 50 years the Health conversation will be Hormones - NOT metabolism
The studies are largely slanted. YOU know how ethics go.
Flouride has benefits in toothpaste... Right???

Even One cup raises LDL ALL Day.

Big thing is the acidity - Learn about Hydration Alkalinity & Minerals - Crushes Food & Drug Cravings Cold.
We're all starved & Dehydrated and lust for emotional Stimulation. (i.e. Red Headlines in Verdana using Triggers : )

Check out Al Sears - He has serious solutions to Coffee & Booster Alternatives - Brilliant marketer as well

Good Luck

Cacao ? Not sure thats the answer either

Chris

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achivement84 Banned War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 224 Thanks: 16 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Here`s list of pros & cons:- The "Pros" 1-Antioxidants. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants like chlorogenic acid and melanoidins. Antioxidants help prevent oxidation, a process that causes damage to cells and contributes to aging. Melanoidins from roasted coffee have antioxidative effects depending on the way the coffee is treated. 2-Parkinson's disease. Regular coffee consumption reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease. A number of studies have demonstrated that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are significantly less likely to develop Parkinson's disease. 3-Diabetes. Coffee consumption is potentially protective against the development of type 2 diabetes. A prospective cohort study as part of the US Nurses Health Study found that moderate consumption of both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in younger and middle aged women. 4-Liver cirrhosis. Coffee drinking may protect against liver cirrhosis, especially alcoholic cirrhosis. 5-Gallstones. There is some evidence that coffee drinking may be protective against gallstone formation in both men and women. 6-Kidney stones. Coffee consumption lowers the risk of kidney stones formation. Coffee increases the urine volume, preventing the crystallization of calcium oxalate, the most common component of kidney stones. 7-Improved mental performance. Caffeine in coffee is a well-known stimulant. Coffee promotes alertness, attention and wakefulness. The cup of coffee can also increase information processing. 8-Alzheimer's disease. Regular coffee consumption seems to protect against Alzheimer's disease. Recent mouse study showed that caffeine equivalent to 5 cups of coffee per day reduced the build up of destructive plaques in the brain. 9-Asthma. Caffeine in coffee is related to theophylline, an old asthma medication. Caffeine can open airways and improve asthma symptoms. 10-Caffeine safety. In 1958, caffeine was placed on the Food and Drug Administration's list as generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The "Cons" 1-Heart disease. The relation between coffee consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease has been examined in many studies, but the results remain controversial. Most prospective cohort studies have not found coffee consumption to be associated with significantly increased cardiovascular disease risk. On one hand, diterpenes cafestol and kahweol present in unfiltered coffee and caffeine each appear to increase risk of coronary heart disease. High quality studies have confirmed the cholesterol-raising effect of diterpenes. Coffee consumption is also associated with an increase of plasma homocysteine, a risk factor for coronary heart disease. On the other hand, a lower risk of heart disease among moderate coffee drinkers might be due to antioxidants found in coffee.Besides that, caffeine can increase the risk of heart attack, especially among those people who carry the "slow" gene variant for the enzyme that metabolizes caffeine. 2-Cholesterol. Heavy consumption of boiled coffee elevates blood total and LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol") levels. Unfiltered coffee contains two cholesterol-raising compounds cafestol and kahweol. 3-Blood vessels. Coffee negatively affects the blood vessel tone and function (increases arterial stiffness and wave reflections). 4-Heart rhythm disturbances. Coffee can cause rapid or irregular heartbeats (cardiac arrhythmias). 5-Blood pressure. Although coffee consumption is not a significant risk factor for hypertension, it produces unfavorable effects on blood pressure and people prone to hypertension may be more susceptible. Recent Italian study found that coffee drinking can slightly increase the risk for development of sustained hypertension in persons with elevated blood pressure. 6-Osteoporosis. Coffee intake may induce an extra urinary excretion of calcium. Heavy coffee consumption (4 cups=600 ml or more) can modestly increase the risk of osteoporosis, especially in women with a low calcium intake. 7-Heartburn. A cup of coffee can trigger heartburn 8-Sleep. Most of us are aware of the stimulatory effects of caffeine. High amounts of caffeine taken before going to sleep, can cause restlessness and difficulty falling asleep, tendency to be awakened more readily by sudden noises, and a decreased quality of sleep. However, some people can drink coffee and fall right asleep. 9-Dehydration. The caffeine in coffee is a mild diuretic and can increase urine excretion. This effect may be easily neutralized by drinking an extra glass of water. 10-Dependence. Caffeine is a drug, a mild central nervous system stimulant, and it produces dependence. Caffeine withdrawal is a real syndrome. You may get a few days of headache and irritability if you choose to quit drinking coffee, however, it is relatively easy to break this habit, and most people are not addicted to caffeine You can find many other sources on web. Regards...

09-28-2009, 11:12 AM	#165
rajuthan Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Toronto, Cananda Posts: 90 Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Its good but once you start drinking 2-3 cups a day check your teeth :\|

09-28-2009, 12:14 PM	#166
James Clark Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 618 Thanks: 25 Thanked 86 Times in 74 Posts Social Networking	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Coffee is bad for you if you drink 6-7 cups a day. I have one cup of coffee a day and that's it. Also, It depends on how old you are. If you are in this business and do a lot of sitting that is also bad for you. Some Doctors suggest that black pepper and to much coffee will irritate your Prostate. When you add that to sitting in front of the computer to much that is what I would call the double whammy. Jimmy.
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09-28-2009, 01:10 PM	#167
anexplorer Banned War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United States Posts: 111 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? I never really believed that drinking coffee is good for you. I heard it stunts your growth. But I guess if you're at that age where you're not going to grow at all anymore, then drinking coffee is not a big deal.

09-30-2009, 04:23 AM	#168
Raygun 24 Drops of Water War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 601 Thanks: 62 Thanked 90 Times in 71 Posts Social Networking	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? wow..thoughts are pouring in! One should learn from each other's advices/opinions.
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09-30-2009, 08:29 PM	#169
highprofitdi Warrior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Moderation is always the best idea in most cases and as far as the different reports you read it depends on who's interest they are serving. Remember when it was considered unhealthy to eat eggs, now any good nutritionist will tell you that they are a great source of protein. Common sense is your best resource.

09-30-2009, 08:44 PM	#170
pelletsystems Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Social Networking	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? I am acidic person so I think coffee is bad for me...
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09-30-2009, 09:24 PM	#171
niklasgroup Niklas Group Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? I love drinking coffee while watching tv in my new condominium.
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09-30-2009, 10:37 PM	#172
pioneer Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? hi, I am neither a doctor nor a health specialist but can say it confidently that nothing excess is good for health. So my suggestion for you will be to take it as normally. Hope this habit will help u to enjoy coffee as well as to help your health. Wish u a good health. Regards, Pioneer

09-30-2009, 10:46 PM	#173
Christopher Grant Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Social Networking	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? I'm not coffee person, I like hot chocolate...
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09-30-2009, 11:41 PM	#174
pauljeaston Pauljeaston Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? 2 cups of coffee a day makes you younger and alert all throughout the day. But the excess can be truly bad as it can affect your sleeping patterns, your nervous system, and can increase your body's acidity which is a trigger for gout...Just take it in moderation.
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10-01-2009, 01:04 AM	#175
redicelander J Bold War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 2,610 Blog Entries: 10 Thanks: 663 Thanked 508 Times in 312 Posts Social Networking	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Coffee in any amount is not helpful it all for your brain functioning and work production and anyone who tells you different has read a study about caffeine paid for by cola companies or Starbucks.
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10-01-2009, 01:08 AM	#176
2d0k Mistah Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pilipinas sa Silangang Asya Posts: 654 Thanks: 33 Thanked 54 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? the best ingredient there is in coffee are the anti-oxidants.. it is suggested that you drink one or two cups a day.. but, of course, do not over do it.. too much of anything is bad..
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10-01-2009, 01:50 AM	#177
dannykth8 Warrior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: , , . Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Coffee is good as long as don't drink it too much. let say one cup of coffee per day.
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10-01-2009, 01:57 AM	#178
ramone_johnny No excuses - Just do it War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,317 Thanks: 766 Thanked 1,363 Times in 685 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? As a sufferer of anxiety I am caffiene intolerant. Coffee put simply is a drug, and I dont think you benefit from it whatsoever.
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10-01-2009, 02:00 AM	#179
keddy1 Warrior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? coffee is stress reliever.whenever am stressed I go for a cup of strong coffee
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10-01-2009, 04:28 AM	#180
kimvalerio05 Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? I'm also a coffee lover and I think it's good in our health like what you've said other health gurus say that it is rich in antioxidant and good in the body, but we must do know that everything is bad if it is too much.

10-01-2009, 05:32 AM	#182
m_maker Warrior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? coffee is very bad if your drinking too much,but i advice you to drink green tea every morning coz it's good for your health
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10-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#183
don21stc HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brighton, England Posts: 109 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Looking at the widely different opinions in this thread and other scientific and medical theories and findings, the jury's still out in the coffee case and looks likely to remain out for a long time. But, in my opinion, an excellent cup of strong macchiato is one of the finest taste experiences in the world ranking alongside vintage champagne, fine oysters, a perfect strawberry, the concoctions of great chefs and all the other yummy things that I'm drooling over as I write this. Therefore, coffee to me is not just good - it's really premier league great!
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10-27-2009, 07:07 PM	#184
Jake Trainor Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 63 Thanks: 11 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts Social Networking	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? I use to have a real problem with coffee. I still do, but I use to have a problem too. I have cut it down to two cups a day....... ......then another two at night.

10-28-2009, 02:05 AM	#186
loenex Active Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: below the sky Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? It's up to you. Coffee can be advantageous and at the same time disadvantageous. Coffee contains a stimulant called caffeine which can make you active, more receptive and alert. however, it may can also be addictive and stimulate if taking in excess dosage. Drink moderately.
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11-05-2009, 05:33 AM	#187
Michael Thai HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 227 Thanks: 31 Thanked 29 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? I agree that everything must be consumed in moderation. There used be so much news about egg yolk having high cholesterol and its no good but recently I read somewhere that says it is good for you. (!!!??) Same with water, when I was younger I was told to drink a lot of water but now I heard that drinking too much is no good too..... Michael T.

11-05-2009, 10:32 AM	#188
eBizSuccessCoach Judah Swagerty Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Social Networking	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Bro, my wife loves coffee as it is a culture thing with her. She is from the Cape Verde Islands and she grew up drinking coffee. Me personally, I like it but don't drink it often. My wife sometimes gets me to drink it with her. Who cares if it is good or bad. If you drink it in moderation it can't be that bad for you. Water is good for the body but if you drink way too much of it it can kill you. So I say if drinking coffee brings you peace and joy then drink your coffee.
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11-06-2009, 05:29 AM	#189
Shaleniie Devi Copy Sizzler War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Greatest Red Dot on the map - Singapore Posts: 191 Thanks: 59 Thanked 82 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? Coffee is bad for me cuz it has the reverse effect...it actually makes me sleepy. You can say it's my sleeping pill if I need one. But seriously too much caffeine is bad as it dehydrates your body. Stick to a max. 2 cups a day.
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11-06-2009, 07:51 AM	#190
rocketmail009 Active Warrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 56 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? I personally dont believe in cons of drinking coffee (unless you drink more than 3 cups a day - dont go over 600mg caffeine a day) Its good to drink coffee - can prevent Alzheimer's, has some aphrodisiac characteristics, improves brain functioning etc. everything in moderation...

11-06-2009, 08:11 AM	#191
kiwichamp HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 112 Thanks: 48 Thanked 30 Times in 25 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Is coffee good or bad for you? The key to most areas of our diet is moderation - I have also read that organic is better. I have found the supermarkets now offer some brands in organic. The taste is actually better. As far as sweeteners - I don't use any, but anything else I may sweeten, I use the Sweet Leaf. Yes workingmamma - the news is always coming up with some different thing that is good for you one day and going to kill you the next day. In fact you will laugh - but I remember hearing that toast (yep - good old toasted bread) was cancer causing. So -- the key to all diets is definitely "a little won't hurt", which is what most of you are agreeing on.