 Coffee
is a staple in many Americans' lives. Arguments about among coffee
drinkers on the best roast and brew, but they all agree that it is a
necessary part of their day.50% of adult Americans are regular coffee
drinkers. They drink an average of 3.5 cups each day.
That means that 330 million cups of coffee are consumed in
America in any given day. Coffee is the number two product in the
world behind oil. Visit any Starbuck at 9 p.m. and you will see that it
is a way of life and not just a drink. It is the fuel that keeps
American adults running.
You have your cup of coffee before you leave the house, you pick up a
cup on your way to work and the company keeps a pot full and ready to
keep you moving during the day.
Studies on coffee often have conflicting results.
Most state that there is more good in drinking
coffee than is bad if you consume the average amount per day.
Some studies will state that may help lower type 2 diabetes risk
in regular coffee drinks. But, heavy coffee drinkers have an even
higher risk reduction for type 2 diabetes. It has been shown to
reduce the occurrence of gallstones, the risk of Parkinson's disease,
risk of colon cancer and liver cirrhosis in high risk people. It
has been shown to improve cognitive function and endurance. It can
also help with asthma, cavities, and headaches.
But, some experts say that the caffeine in the coffee raise blood
pressure. And, many Americans drink so much coffee each day that
it increases their risk of stroke or heart attack by 20-30%.
Research has shown some conflicting information and state that this
increase is due to genetics and not directly from the caffeine.
Other health risks that studies have found are: PMS symptoms increase
in some women, conception problems in women, insomnia, heartburn,
indigestion, and increased risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
But, even if caffeine plays a role in heart attacks, it is less than
other risk factors like high blood pressure, cholesterol and smoking.
But, these studies don't say people should cut out all caffeine, but
several cups a day may be too much for some people. |
