In the past, coffee was blamed for heart disease and an increased risk of cancer. However, more recent statistics show that many coffee drinkers also smoke and are less physically active, which may have influenced the previous findings.
Health benefits of coffee
- Protection against Parkinson's disease
- Protection against liver cancer
- Protection against type 2 diabetes
- Reduced risk of gallstones
- Reduced risk of bowel cancer
- Increased absorption capacity
- Increased endurance during physical activities
- Increased attention
Health risks of coffee
- Temporary increase in blood pressure
- Increased heart rate
- Irregular heartbeat
- Nervousness
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Heartburn
- Increased PMS problems
- Increased risk of osteoporosis
- Fertility problems in women
- Coronary artery disease
- Digestive problems
