Coffee – Is it good or bad?

Coffee contains many polyphenols, which have strong antioxidant abilities. Moderate (3-4 cups of coffee per day) in humans is associated with a significant decrease in the risk of developing certain chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and liver disease. Evidence suggests that coffee consumption also reduces the risk of dementia, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease
Coffee has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system. There is some evidence to suggest that decaffeinated coffee may have similar benefits as regular coffee, meaning that other compounds most likely contribute to the health benefits.
It has been long suggested that there is a link between coffee consumption and cardiovascular disease. However, studies have shown that there is no harmful effects and coffee consumption may actually be of benefit.

Everybody is individualised and therefore coffee is not a good option for everyone. As I am quite sympathetic nervous system dominated, anxiety can heighten with more than 1 cup of coffee. I’ve noticed clients as they age become sensitive to caffeine’s effects and can no longer drink it. Also if you have trouble sleeping, please ensure you are only drinking coffee in the morning, as it has a long half-life and you can still be feeling the effects when you go to bed at night.