Too much caffeine can be bad for your health, but there are many natural antioxidants in coffee beans that are great for your health.

Over the past 20 years, over 19,000 studies have been conducted to examine the impact of coffee on one's health. Overall, the results are good news for the 110 million Americans who routinely enjoy this traditional morning ritual. "By and large, the studies (2) show that coffee is far more beneficial than it is harmful," says Tomas DePaulis, PhD, researcher at Vanderbilt University's Institute for Coffee Studies, which conducts its own research and tracks coffee studies around the globe. For most individuals, studies show that very little bad comes from drinking coffee, but a lot of good. At least 6 studies (3) indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis have up to 80% lower risks of developing Parkinson's disease, with 3 of those studies indicating that the more coffee they drink, the lower the risk. Other studies indicate that, compared to not drinking coffee, drinking at least 2 cups per day can lead to a 25% lower risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in the risk of liver cirrhosis, and nearly 50% the risk of gallstones. 5 Surprising Facts About Coffee Go ahead... pour yourself a cup! By Woman's Day * It contains antioxidants that can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. * A cup can relieve a tension headache almost as effectively as aspirin. * It may reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. * Studies have found it may decrease the risk of developing gallstones. * It may help fend off Parkinson's disease.

It cant be that bad. I come from a family of farmers and they chug down coffee like crazy, yet most men in me family live past 90. anyway, coffee sticks to me closer than a brother. =D

The jury is still out but recent studies have found drinking coffee in moderation can have some health benefits. As with most things, moderation is the key.

Coffee has a few health benefits. Drinking it regularly can hold back eye twitches. And the caffeine in it can help kick-start metabolism for those who suffer hypothyroidism. I drink coffee because it settles my stomach. Caffeinated or not, coffee has something in it that minimize stomach problems I have on a regular basis.

Isn't it, technically, a vegetable?

Caffeine is a mood elevator. The normal 5-6 coffees we have a day does no harm but some good in that it keeps us in good jovial mood. Other than this caffeine in moderate doses does not apper to have any positive effect on our system.

it makes you pee