12-16-2005, 01:42 AM
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Coffee, as versatile as aspirin?
U.S.News and World Report, Best Health
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12/19/05
Enjoy!
You thought coffee was bad for you? Actually, it seems to protect against all sorts of ills, from diabetes to liver cancer
By Kathleen Mcauliffe
Every passing week brings news for latte lovers, and the latest on coffee is the best buzz yet. It turns out that a cup of joe--or a carafe--may chase away the blues; turn you into a better athlete; and protect against diabetes, Parkinson's disease, gallstones, and some cancers. Last week's headline: Researchers at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases found that a two-cup-a-day habit can dramatically cut the risk of chronic liver disease in those at greatest risk. "If its benefits continue to mount, coffee may come to be viewed as a health food," says Lona Sandon, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.
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The health benefits of coffee are not so thoroughly proven yet that anyone is suggesting actually upping your intake. Nor is anyone saying coffee is entirely benign.
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... coffee is rich in antioxidants--substances in vegetables and fruits that deactivate disease-causing byproducts of the body's metabolism. "Coffee is by far the largest source of antioxidants in our diet," says Joe Vinson, a chemistry professor at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. That's not just because we drink so much. In tests conducted at Vinson's lab, coffee topped the list of foods that are densest in antioxidants, surpassing blueberries, broccoli, and most other produce. Only chocolate, dried fruits, and dried beans ranked higher
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... caffeine may serve as a mild antidepressant ...
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... caffeine reduces muscle fatigue and boosts speed and endurance...
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American, Finnish, and Swedish studies all suggest that both decaffeinated and regular coffee reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. There's a clear "dose-response" relationship: The more you drink, the safer you are.
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a coffee habit are half as likely as nonimbibers to develop the disease. [liver cancer]
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... coffee has no bad cardiovascular effects--even at six-plus cups a day.
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And especially of interest to me...
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There's no evidence, he says, that coffee sparks fatal arrhythmias.
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Is it addictive? Indeed, quitting cold turkey can cause such withdrawal symptoms as headaches or grumpiness--assuming you can withdraw. Now, you don't need to.
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I used to love coffee - drank at least a pot a day (twelve cups, if you consider the puny measurement the coffee maker has). I'm going back on it!!!
Now all I need is to have something beneficial found in cigarette smoking 
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I'm happy to hear of its health benefits.
