Coffee Advantages and Disadvantages

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Coffee is an ancient beverage that has been used for thousands of years. Lately, however, it is growing in popularity in America, a nation that previously did not use as much coffee. It is also growing in popularity among young people, another trend that is somewhat disturbing. I am not surprised at these trends, however, because more and more people are exhausted and looking for quick answers to their problem of fatigue. Medical doctors offer few remedies because they are usually unaware of the need for better nutrition and the rebuilding of the adrenal and thyroid glands. Only nutritional balancing science or similar systems can truly rebuild and body’s energy system and restore excellent energy in a natural way. Coffee’s benefits. Today, some health professionals recommend coffee, even for teens, because studies reveal that it helps with constipation and, in fact, reduces the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease, cirrhosis of the liver and perhaps other health conditions. Coffee apparently contains some antioxidants, polyphenols and other chemicals that are beneficial for the body. Coffee can also help people stay alert for studying, driving and other activities. Also, by speeding up the oxidation rate, coffee can help a person to remain balanced emotionally and mentally. These are among the benefits of coffee. However, these are offset by the problems with the coffee habit. PROBLEMS WITH COFFEE DRINKING The detrimental effects of coffee include: · Caffeine. Coffee contains some caffeine, a mild but harmful stimulant. Stimulants whip the adrenal glands into action. This eventually weakens the adrenals and perhaps the thyroid gland, and this leads to more depletion of a person’s energy. In large enough amounts, or with chronic use, caffeine from any source is associated with anxiety, irritability, tremors, dehydration, and

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