Health Benefits of Coffee

Benefits

Studies

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Benefits

According to numerous recent medical studies, coffee provides significant health benefits.

Studies from Finland, Holland, Italy, Portugal, and the US conclude that coffee can lower the risks of diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, colon cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, and even tooth decay. Among other health and lifestyle benefits, coffee has been shown to increase cognitive performance, help you manage your asthma, and decrease the risk of suicide. Coffee may also be the leading contributor of anti-oxidants to the American diet.

Coffee’s cardiovascular safety remains controversial. Benefits as well as potential risks have been shown in numerous studies. For your information, Incasa has provided links to various coffee studies, including a link to the American Heart Association’s web page.

"Coffee is the No. 1 source of antioxidants in the American diet. Black tea is the second."

- University of Scranton, released on August 29, 2005