Coffee: The Pros & Cons

The Healing Collective • November 2, 2022

Article provided by Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP complements of Functional Medicine University.

Coffee is considered one of the most beloved beverages in the world. Coffee specialty shops are popping up all over. People love coffee and most people can't start there day without their cup (or more) of coffee.

Yes there are pros well documented showing the benefits of drinking coffee.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW:

Can Improve Energy Levels
Can Help You Burn Fat
May Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
May Protect You From Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
May Lower Your Risk of Parkinson's
May Protect Your Liver
Can Fight Depression
May Lower Risk of Certain Types of Cancer
May Help You Live Longer

With all of these benefits is there a downside?

The answer is YES!

Coffee is made from roasted seeds and contains a chemical called acrylamide. Acrylamide is classified as a group 2A carcinogen and extremely hazardous. Acrylamide has been shown to cause multiple types of cancers including renal, endometrial and ovarian cancers.

Coffee crops are also highly sprayed with pesticides like glyphosate and 2-4-D. These two chemicals are associated with different cancers and disrupt human biochemistry.

If you drink a lot of coffee I suggest asking your physician to order a glyphosate test (https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/glyphosate-test). If your levels are high it may be wise to re-consider that daily cup of coffee.

REFERENCES

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2912010/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00125-009-1516-3

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20008687/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20182026/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10819950/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16772246/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11897178/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21949167/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8604958/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0016508507005689

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18559841/

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15626647/

The information on this site is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Dr. Grisanti and his functional medicine community. Dr. Grisanti encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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