I have always touted coffee as a healthy drink for most people. Much of the information on the health benefits of coffee has been around for some time now. People haven’t listened until now.
Studies have shown that coffee consumption can reduce the risk of certain ailments and diseases. Cases of Type II Diabetes, Prostate Cancer, Dementia and Alzheimers are all seemingly reduced in coffee drinkers. Coffee consumption also helps with weight reduction. This does not mean if you drink coffee that you won’t get cancer, it just means you’ll likely be better off with coffee than without.
Chlorogenic acid as well as quinnic and caffeic acids play a major role in the protection of your body. Chlorogenic acid is a phytonutrient responsible for prevention of diabetes and weight loss. It may also be found in supplement form as an extract of green coffee beans. Roasting the beans is said to reduce the amount of chlorogenic acid by up to 70%, but rest assured that if you are drinking 4-5 cups a day you are receiving a decent dose of the good stuff. Quinnic and Caffeic acids contain high levels of Anti oxidants and have received an Oxygen Absorbance Capacity rating (ORAC) of approximately 9,000 per gram according to Dr. John H. Maher.
Experts also note the presence of a hormone called trigonelline which acts in a way similar to estrogen. This may make trigonelline dangerous to some women with breast cancer but helpful in prevention of colon cancer.
It should be mentioned that with many of the studies done to date, there are numerous variables that may impact the results. It should also be noted that Americans get more anti oxidants from coffee than anywhere else.
