Coffee: Good or Bad for Health?

2-5 cups per day

Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, liver cancers

Many study participants were also smokers.

<p>Added cream or sugar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children, pregnant women, and those with anxiety disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brew coffee with a paper filter.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moderate coffee intake is linked to a lower likelihood of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, Parkinson's disease, and depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Early research suggested coffee led to health problems, often influenced by confounding factors like smoking, while recent studies indicate coffee is generally more beneficial than harmful.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Frank Hu recommends moderate coffee consumption, about 2-5 cups per day, as part of a healthy diet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Certain groups, including children and pregnant individuals, should be cautious due to unknown effects and potential harm from caffeine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experts suggest brewing coffee with a paper filter to avoid unfiltered coffee, which can be associated with higher rates of early death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adding cream or sugar can negate the health benefits of coffee, which is ideally consumed in its pure form.</p> Signup and view all the answers