Is Drinking Coffee Bad For Human?
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The question of whether coffee is good for humans or bad for humans all depends upon which of the many reports, research papers, and studies that you choose to believe. There has been a great deal of research, but certainly no consensus of agreement on the subject.
Some studies, reports, and research suggest that because coffee is a stimulant, and because it has been proven to be somewhat addictive, it is a bad thing. Coffee does increase the heart rate, but there has never been any proof of any kind that coffee contributes to heart disease or causes heart attacks. Coffee does stimulate the kidneys, but there has never been any proof that it contributes to kidney disease.
Other studies, reports, and research suggest that because coffee is a stimulant, it is a very good thing. Coffee is known to “relieve boredom, decrease depression, increase alertness, increase physical stamina, and increase performance on boring or repetitive tasks.” Well, those things sound like rather positive aspects.
It is generally agreed that coffee — or rather, the caffeine in coffee — is somewhat addictive. Going “cold turkey” when giving up caffeine can cause some withdrawal symptoms, such as headache. Headache is the most common caffeine withdrawal symptom, but another symptom is grouchiness, which is not conducive to healthy personal relationships.
The bottom line here is that there just isn’t any scientific information that firmly establishes whether coffee is good for you or bad for you. “Moderation in all things” is a good motto to live by. Drinking 25 cups of anything wouldn’t likely be conducive to good health unless it was just pure water. Drink your coffee and enjoy every sip — just don’t drink too much of it.
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