Is Coffee Good Or Bad For You?

The Benefits And Risks Of Coffee Consumption

Many people enjoy a fresh cup of hot coffee in the morning before starting their day. Other people need to have their morning joe or their day is thrown completely off. Whether you are the person that consumes coffee on a regular basis or drinks it five times a day, one question may have crossed your mind at some point: is coffee good for you?

It is a question that has made headlines for years now, but mixed report has always come out saying that coffee is either good or bad for you, so it is hard to know what the truth is. But as the age-old saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad for you, and the same applies to coffee.

In recent years, many studies have suggested that drinking coffee can be good for a person and can help them live longer. However, drinking six or more cups a day may increase one’s risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study conducted by the University of South Australia, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Despite its preventability, the World Health Organization lists cardiovascular disease as the leading global cause of death.

When it comes to coffee consumption, it really all comes down to moderation and knowing one’s limit in order to maintain a healthy balance.

By: Maytinee Kramer