SOME REASONS FOR DRINKING COFFEE

SOME REASONS FOR DRINKING COFFEE THAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW

Reduced Liver Cancer Risk: Researchers at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center found that those that consume 1-3 cups of coffee a day have a 29% reduced risk of developing liver cancer hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is the most common type.

Less Gout Risk: Yet another reason: Risk for developing gout (in men) decreases with increasing coffee consumption. 

Longevity: Greek boiled coffee linked to longevity and heart health. Another study published in the June 17, 2008, issue of the Annals of internal Medicine showed that women who consume coffee had a lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease, and other factors, which therefore promotes a longer lifespan. Yet another study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that coffee drinkers were at less risk of dying prematurely from diseases like diabetes, heart disease and forms of cancer. Another study from Japan found that men who drink at least 3 cups of coffee per day have a 24% less risk of dying early from disease. Yet another study from Harvard also confirmed that those who drink 1-5 cups of coffee a day avoid diseases linked to premature death. A Japanese-based study also found similar results when it comes to coffee and longevity.  Those that drink coffee live longer than those who don’t.

Prevents Retinal Damage: A Cornell University Study showed that coffee may prevent retinal damage due to oxidative stress. Caffeine isn’t the culprit here, but chlorogenic acid (CLA), which is one of the strong antioxidants found in the coffee bean.

Black coffee prevents cavities: Researchers out of Brazil found that strong black coffee kills the bacteria on teeth that lead to tooth decay. Adding milk or sugar to coffee negates this benefit.

Coffee may protect against periodontal disease: As part of the US Department of Veterans Affairs Dental Longitudinal Study coffee consumption and dental health among 1,152 men was tracked from 1968-1998. The researchers found that coffee didn’t promote gum disease and actually showed a protective benefit.

Coffee may protect against melanoma: A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that melanoma risk decreases with coffee consumption and that this risk decreases with each cup consumed.

The USDA’s new 2015 dietary guidelines recommend it for better health: They advise people that having 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day is good for their overall health and reduces the risk of disease. However, they report that adding sugar, cream, or flavored creamers quickly negates the potential benefits.

Reduced heart attack mortality risk: Researchers found that those who drink two or more cups of coffee daily after having a heart attack have the least risk of dying from the heart attack. 

Helps people get along with co-workers better:  A study also show that Coffee consumption also enhanced participation in workplace group activities.