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ecent research has shown that coffee
may help prevent diseases like stroke
and certain cancers, lower risk of Parkinson’s
and Alzheimer’s, and boost concentration and
memory. Partly that’s because coffee beans are
seeds, the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
reminds us, and like all seeds, they’re loaded
with protective compounds.
ecent research has shown that coffee
may help prevent diseases like stroke
and certain cancers, lower risk of Parkinson’s
and Alzheimer’s, and boost concentration and
memory. Partly that’s because coffee beans are
seeds, the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
reminds us, and like all seeds, they’re loaded
with protective compounds.
ecent research has shown that coffee
may help prevent diseases like stroke
and certain cancers, lower risk of Parkinson’s
and Alzheimer’s, and boost concentration and
memory. Partly that’s because coffee beans are
seeds, the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
reminds us, and like all seeds, they’re loaded
with protective compounds.
Coffee is an amazingly potent collection of
biologically active compounds. But when it
comes to caffeine, there really can be too much
of a good thing. Those who study caffeine’s
lesser-known effects point to studies that
indicate it can be worrisome for people with
high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Plus, caffeine can interact poorly with some
common medications, and it can worsen
insomnia, anxiety and heartburn (switching to
decaf won’t help heartburn).
Coffee is an amazingly potent collection of
biologically active compounds. But when it
comes to caffeine, there really can be too much
of a good thing. Those who study caffeine’s
lesser-known effects point to studies that
indicate it can be worrisome for people with
high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Plus, caffeine can interact poorly with some
common medications, and it can worsen
insomnia, anxiety and heartburn (switching to
decaf won’t help heartburn).
Coffee is an amazingly potent collection of
biologically active compounds. But when it
comes to caffeine, there really can be too much
of a good thing. Those who study caffeine’s
lesser-known effects point to studies that
indicate it can be worrisome for people with
high blood pressure, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Plus, caffeine can interact poorly with some
common medications, and it can worsen
insomnia, anxiety and heartburn (switching to
decaf won’t help heartburn).
Caffeine
Caffeine can be addictive and coffee drinkers
can become dependent on it and find it difficult
to quit or even cut back. Cutting back can
trigger pounding headaches and fatigue for a
couple of days until the body adjusts.
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Caffeine
Caffeine can be addictive and coffee drinkers
can become dependent on it and find it difficult
to quit or even cut back. Cutting back can
trigger pounding headaches and fatigue for a
couple of days until the body adjusts.
(over)
Caffeine
Caffeine can be addictive and coffee drinkers
can become dependent on it and find it difficult
to quit or even cut back. Cutting back can
trigger pounding headaches and fatigue for a
couple of days until the body adjusts.
(over)
Coffee and
Caffeine (continued)
Coffee and
Caffeine (continued)
C
affeine can disrupt sleep patterns,
leading to a cycle of restless sleep, then
relying on caffeine to help with daytime fatigue,
followed by more insomnia. Caffeine can lead
to some spinal bone loss in postmenopausal
women who drink more than three cups a day.
It interacts negatively with some medications,
including thyroid medication, the antibiotic
Cipro, and the heartburn drug Tagamet.
Caffeine Counts
Coffee and
Caffeine (continued)
C
affeine can disrupt sleep patterns,
leading to a cycle of restless sleep, then
relying on caffeine to help with daytime fatigue,
followed by more insomnia. Caffeine can lead
to some spinal bone loss in postmenopausal
women who drink more than three cups a day.
It interacts negatively with some medications,
including thyroid medication, the antibiotic
Cipro, and the heartburn drug Tagamet.
Caffeine Counts
The amount of caffeine in a particular coffee
drink depends on the brew and beverage size:
C
affeine can disrupt sleep patterns,
leading to a cycle of restless sleep, then
relying on caffeine to help with daytime fatigue,
followed by more insomnia. Caffeine can lead
to some spinal bone loss in postmenopausal
women who drink more than three cups a day.
It interacts negatively with some medications,
including thyroid medication, the antibiotic
Cipro, and the heartburn drug Tagamet.
Caffeine Counts
The amount of caffeine in a particular coffee
drink depends on the brew and beverage size:
The amount of caffeine in a particular coffee
drink depends on the brew and beverage size:
Restaurant espresso (1 oz.)
40 to 75 mg
Restaurant espresso (1 oz.)
40 to 75 mg
Restaurant espresso (1 oz.)
40 to 75 mg
Instant coffee (8 oz.)
27 to 173 mg
Instant coffee (8 oz.)
27 to 173 mg
Instant coffee (8 oz.)
27 to 173 mg
Typical brewed coffee (8 oz.)
95 to 200 mg
Typical brewed coffee (8 oz.)
95 to 200 mg
Typical brewed coffee (8 oz.)
95 to 200 mg
(Source: Mayo Clinic)
(Source: Mayo Clinic)
Since caffeine content isn’t listed
on food labels, you can’t tell if
you’ve exceeded the 300 mg level
that most health experts say is a safe,
moderate amount for the day —
about the amount in three
8-ounce cups of coffee,
depending on how strong you
brew it.
©2016 ABM. All rights reserved.
(Source: Mayo Clinic)
Since caffeine content isn’t listed
on food labels, you can’t tell if
you’ve exceeded the 300 mg level
that most health experts say is a safe,
moderate amount for the day —
about the amount in three
8-ounce cups of coffee,
depending on how strong you
brew it.
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©2016 ABM. All rights reserved.
Since caffeine content isn’t listed
on food labels, you can’t tell if
you’ve exceeded the 300 mg level
that most health experts say is a safe,
moderate amount for the day —
about the amount in three
8-ounce cups of coffee,
depending on how strong you
brew it.
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©2016 ABM. All rights reserved.
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