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Is coffee good or bad for me?

Coffee has a long history of being an evil blamed for many – of humor trick will be to grow the claims not so funny, that cardiovascular disease and cancer. However, recent research shows that coffee may not be as bad. So it is – good or bad? The best answer is: it seems to pain and can help.

Recent studies have generally found no association between the coffee and an increased risk of cancer or heart disease. Why to invest in thinking about coffee? Previous studies not always considered high-risk behavior such as smoking and physical inactivity as a rule more often coffee drinkers.

Research seems to be a certain danger. A high intake of unfiltered coffee is associated with a slight increase in cholesterol. And another study showed that two or more cups of coffee daily the risk of cardiovascular disease in humans can increase with a specific – and very often – the genetic mutation that slows degradation of caffeine in the body. Therefore, the speed with which metabolize coffee effects on their health.

Recent studies have also shown that coffee can have benefits, including protection against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer. But this does not mean you should ignore the old maxim "everything in moderation." During the coffee can not be harmful, contain other drinks like milk and juice, essential nutrients, coffee. Please also note that supplements such as coffee and sugar to creamy calories and fat in your diet. Finally, heavy caffeine use – such as six fifty-six cups of coffee per day – problems such as restlessness, anxiety, irritability, insomnia and headaches.