7 Reasons Why Coffee Is Good For You

There are good reasons to drink coffee and there are a few reasons not to. This article is for those that are looking for reasons to keep drinking it.

Here’s a list of some good reasons to drink coffee. 

In all seriousness, here are some scientific reasons for drinking coffee in moderation. 

1. Cut the Pain

Two cups of coffee can cut post-workout muscle pain by up to 48%. 

2. Increase your fiber intake

A cup of brewed coffee represents a contribution of up to 1.8 grams of fiber of the recommended intake of 20-38 grams. 

3. Reduced Liver Cancer Risk

Researchers at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center found that those that consume 1-3 cups of coffee a day have a 29% reduced risk of developing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is the most common type.

4. Lowered risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Those who consumed 6 or more cups per day had a 22% lower risk of diabetes. 

5. Reduces suicide risk

10 year study of 86,000 female nurses show a reduced risk of suicide in the coffee drinkers. 

6. Prevents Retinal Damage

A Cornell University Study showed that coffee may prevent retinal damage due to oxidative stress. 

7. Coffee is healthy for your heart

There is some evidence that Coffee may support heart health by protecting against arterial damage caused by inflammation.

For most people coffee can be a healthy part of the diet and there is no reason to not enjoy a couple cups a day.

However, coffee may not be beneficial for everyone. Those with certain heart conditions, caffeine sensitivity, and woman who are pregnant should stick to decaf or tea.

7 Reasons Why Coffee Is Good For You Also, those that drink coffee in excess may be negating some of the benefits because of the large amounts of caffeine they are consuming.  These people may benefit from a caffeine detox to reset their caffeine tolerance to more moderate levels.