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by Answerbag Staff on March 13th, 2010

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Is coffee good or bad for your health?

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  • by Erik Steel on March 13th, 2010

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    On One Hand: Coffee is Generally Safe

    For most adults, drinking coffee in moderation is safe, according to the Mayo Clinic. Moderation means no more than three cups of coffee a day, according to Medline Plus, and 10 cups or more a day is excessive. The Mayo Clinic reports that possible health benefits of coffee including limiting risks for Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer.

    On the Other: There Are Risks

    Drinking too much coffee, even four or more cups, can cause restlessness, anxiety, irritability, trouble sleeping and headache, according to the Mayo Clinic. Pregnant women are urged to drink no more than three cups a day, and people with hypertension (high blood pressure), children and adolescents and older people are more sensitive to caffeine, according to Drs. J.V. Higdon JV and B. Frei of the Linus Pauling Institute. The Mayo Clinic also warns that some people may have increased cholesterol and risk for heart disease because of coffee consumption.

    Bottom Line

    Whether or not coffee is good or bad for an individual depends on other factors linked to her overall health. Coffee can have benefits and risks, and people concerned about their coffee consumption should talk to a doctor to find out if their consumption level is safe.

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    Mayo Clinic: Coffee and Health

    Medline Plus: Caffeine in the Diet

    "CRC critical reviews in food science and nutrition;" Coffee and health: a review of recent human research; Drs. Higdon JV and Frei B.; 2006

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