Dr. Oz Garcia, nutritionist
“Although I don’t recommend coffee, I can’t deny that it has several health benefits. Coffee can be a great antioxidant, helping with cognitive function and cardiovascular health. Unfortunately, many of the commercial coffee brands are also acidic, contain pesticides, and are contaminated with mold. I also advise against regular coffee consumption, as it can induce anxious feelings, stress the thyroid and adrenal glands, disrupt blood sugar levels, and cause stomach upset. It also dries out. If you can’t live without it, look for an organic, low-acid brand that’s free of mycotoxins.
Decaffeinated coffee is not necessarily better. Although it won’t give you the jitters, it can still have a negative impact on your health. If you are sensitive to caffeine, I would say to drink decaf recreationally.
Better alternatives are green tea or matcha, which contain caffeine but have the benefit of L-theanine, giving you a smoother buzz without the jitters or the coffee crash. I have also developed a coffee alternative called ATP Boost, a functional nutrient powder that helps with energy production and mental clarity without the negative side effects of drinking coffee.”
Dr. Icilma V. Fergus, MD, FACC, cardiologist
“Because coffee is so widely consumed, its benefits versus its adverse effects have been debated over time. It is the second most consumed beverage in the US after water. Coffee consumption may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. It may be beneficial for weight maintenance and depression, but may have a negative effect on cholesterol, according to O’Keefe et al, published in JACC (2013). Overall, it has neutral to beneficial effects on heart disease and all-cause mortality. Some studies also suggest benefits for neurodegenerative diseases, asthma and gastrointestinal diseases.
A daily intake of two to three cups of coffee appears to be safe. The side effects are usually related to a very high caffeine concentration and can include insomnia, trembling and palpitations, as well as bone loss and possibly an increased risk of bone fractures. However, most of the data comes from observational studies and not from large randomized clinical trials.
Coffee intake in moderate amounts and without excessive caffeine content is satisfying and usually associated with beneficial results. People with anxiety and palpitations and so on should minimize consumption.”
This article was originally published by Vogue US.
2023-08-14 12:18:45
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