Is coffee bad for me?

Question

I just read that coffee can prevent cirrhosis. So is coffee good for me if I also drink a lot?

I just had another cup.

I just drank a pot and spiked it with some vodka

Answer 1

it dehydrates you, turns your teeth colors, other then that i think its fine

Answer 2

Coffee like anything else has it's good and bad side. For everything that they say it's good for they will find something bad.

I think with anything in moderation it is fine. Like one glass of wine is good for you but 5 not so good...see my point.
Just a cup or two a day would be fine...the bad stuff is all the crap ppl put in coffee. If you are drinking black coffee your much better off than one of those starbucks things filled with milk, caramel, cream, sugar...ewwww just straight coffee not so bad.

Hope that helps I have to go the coffee done brewing!

Answer 3

Coffee isn't bad for you ... too much caffeine is! But like everything else, it has an up and down side. Chocolate can help put on the pounds, but it's also a great aid in fighting migraines! Coffee also helps ... so whatdaya do???

I love my coffee, and am a total addict, but in order to drink it without so much guilt, I just limit the amount of caffeine I get elsewhere during the day (sodas, tea, etc.)

Mine's getting cold answering these questions! :)

Answer 4

Current evidence is that there are few, if any, bad effects of drinking coffee, unless you drink 5 or more pots a day. Vodka, on the other hand, can shorten your life by decades.

Answer 5

That morning cup of coffee may do more than just perk you up. A new study shows that coffee is the primary source of antioxidants for Americans.



This finding may come as a surprise to some since scientists and nutrition experts usually tout fruits and vegetables as the best source of antioxidants – chemicals that prevent cellular damage. But, this study shows for the first time that Americans get most of their antioxidants from their daily fix of java.



“Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source,” said study leader Joe Vinson of the University of Scranton. “Nothing else comes close.”



And don’t worry if you can’t handle the full strength stuff – this study suggests that decaf provides similar antioxidant levels. This comes as good news for the nearly half of all Americans that depend on coffee for that morning pick-me-up.



No need to go out and start chugging coffee, though. “One to two cups a day appear to be beneficial,” Vinson said.



Or, if you don’t like coffee, try black tea, the second most consumed antioxidant source. Bananas, dry beans, and corn wrap up the top five.



Oxidation, a normal biological process that breaks down chemicals in our bodies, also creates highly reactive free radicals which can attack our cells. Exposure to tobacco smoke and radiation can also create free radicals.



If allowed to do their thing, free radicals can cause permanent damage to the body. Antioxidants, which have been linked to protection against heart disease and cancer, work like a sheriff in the Wild West by rounding up and neutralizing damaging radicals in the system.



However, Vinson cautions that high antioxidant levels in foods and beverages don’t always translate into high levels in the body. It all depends on how the body absorbs and uses the antioxidants, says Vinson. The finer points of this process still stump scientists, but they know that antioxidants from different sources get used differently.



Vinson and his colleagues analyzed the antioxidant content of more than 100 common food items, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, spices, oils, and common beverages. Next, they compared this data to an existing U.S. Department of Agriculture database detailing the contribution of each food item to the average estimated American’s consumption.



While some of the other foods contained more antioxidants, none could match coffee’s frequency of consumption. Dates, cranberries, and red grapes are tops for antioxidant concentration per serving.



“Unfortunately, consumers are still not eating enough fruits and vegetables, which are better for you from an overall nutritional point of view due to their higher content of vitamins, minerals, and fibers,” Vinson said.



This study, which was funded by the American Cocoa Research Institute, was presented this week at the 230th national meeting of the American Chemical Society.

Answer 6

There is nothing wrong with a couple of cups of coffee in most people and may help prevent diabetes and parkinsons disease. But spiking it with vodka?

Answer 7

It kind of goes back to the saying "Too much of anything is not good for you" - As long as you're not downing 2 (10 cup) coffee pots a day you should be alright. =)

Answer 8

Dad used to me it would stunt my growth. I can tell you for sure, that is not so. I wish it had some. I think anything you do excessively is bad for you. Alot is an hard amount to pinpoint. Also, I'm sure what you put into it makes a difference. I'm Irish and drink my coffee accord ling. Little whiskey warms coffee right up.

Answer 9

It may prevent cirrhosis but causes high blood presure and the caffine can cause issues too. Just look at nicotine it stops and prevents alltymerze but you wouldnt want to start smoking or would you?

Answer 10

While coffee has its benefits, particularly antioxidants, it can be harmful as well due to the caffeine. Side effects can include heart palpitations and stomach ulcers. But there is also a study I read in school (MCW) where it has been shown to prevent Alzheimer's in moderate use.

Answer 11

Seeing that health officials cannot make-up their minds about what is good or bad for us, I have come to the conclusion that everything that we consume is bad for us in one or another.

Coffee is good for your health in one way and bad for your health in another. Therefore, if you like to drink coffee in the morning, continue to drink coffee in the morning.