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. After all, you may have a caffeine-hater in your life. You know the type – they’re always telling you what’s bad for your health. 20+ good health reasons to drink coffee2 Here’s a list of some good reasons to drink coffee. Memorize this list – so the next time you encounter your favorite coffee-hater you can pull out one of these babies

1. Coffee
Health Benefits
20+ Good Health Reasons To Drink Coffee
1. Cut the Pain
Two cups of coffee can cut post-workout muscle pain by up to 48%. From the Journal of Pain, March 2007
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. From the Journal of
Agricultural and Food Chemistry .
3. Protection against cirrhosis of the liver
Of course, you could just cut down on the alcohol intake. From the Archives of Internal Medicine (link). Another more recent study also showed
coffee’s liver protecting benefits. link. Yet another study showed that both coffee and decaffeinated coffee lowered the liver enzyme levels of coffee
drinkers. This study was published in the Hepatology Journal. Yet another study showed that any type of coffee offered liver protection. Coffee
drinkers have a 49% less risk of death from liver disease than do non-coffee drinkers.
4. Lowered risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Those who consumed 6 or more cups per day had a 22% lower risk of diabetes. From the Archives of Internal Medicine (link). A recent review of

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research conducted by Harvard’s Dr. Frank Hu showed that the risk of type II diabetes decreases by 9% for each daily cup of coffee consumed. Decaf
coffee decreased the risk by 6% per cup.
5. Lowered risk of Alzheimer’s disease
There is considerable evidence that caffeine may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. From the European Journal of Neurology (link). A recent study
also isolated the compounds in roasted coffee that may be responsible for preventing the build-up of the brain plaque believed to cause the disease.
6. Reduces suicide risk and Depression
A 10-year study of 86,000 female nurses shows a reduced risk of suicide in the coffee drinkers. From the Archives of Internal Medicine (link).
Another study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health found that women who drink 4 or more cups of coffee were 20% less likely to
suffer from depression. Study link.
7. Protection against Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s disease are less likely to be smokers and coffee drinkers than their healthy siblings. Just make sure you don’t get lung cancer
on the way. From the Archives of Neurology (link). Even newer research out of Sweden revealed that drinking coffee reduces the risk of Parkinson’s
even when genetic factors come into play. link. Yet another study (published here) found that caffeine combined with EHT (a compound found in
coffee beans) provided protective benefits to rats that were genetically predisposed to developing Parkinson’s.
8. Coffee drinkers have less risk of heart disease. Korean researchers found that study participants who consumed 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day were
less likely to show the beginning signs of heart disease. The study. Other dietary factors should also be noted as Koreans typically have a different
diet than do Westerners. A more recent study conducted in Brazil found that those that consume at least three cups of coffee a day tend to develop
less calcification in their coronary arteries. A 2019 study confirmed that coffee doesn’t cause hardening of the arteries even among the study
participants who drank upwards of 25 cups of coffee per day.
9. Coffee drinkers have stronger DNA. A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition showed that coffee drinkers have DNA with stronger
integrity since the white blood cells of coffee drinkers had far fewer instances of spontaneous DNA strand breakage. Study abstract.
10. Lower Risk of Multiple Sclerosis. Recent research showed that at least 4 cups of coffee a day may help protect against the development and
reoccurrence of MS. It is believed that the coffee prevents the neural inflammation that possibly leads to the disease developing. The study was
published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
11. Coffee reduces colorectal cancer risk and helps those with colon cancer survive longer. Even moderate consumption of coffee can reduce the
odds of developing colorectal cancer by 26%. This protective benefit increases with more consumption. The study is described in detail here. Another
study showed that colon cancer patients who increase their coffee consumption during treatment survive longer and have better health outcomes than
patients who do not consume coffee. This study is published here.
Recent research has also shown that coffee may boost a woman’s sex drive, but the fact that it’s only been tested on rats somehow takes the shine off.
More Reasons to Drink Coffee…
New research concerning coffee and health is being conducted all the time. Here are some more of the latest studies.
1. 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. Src.
2. Less Gout Risk: Yet another reason: Risk for developing gout (in men) decreases with increasing coffee consumption. This is a large study of over
50,000 men
3. Longevity: Greek boiled coffee linked to longevity and heart health. Another study published in the June 17, 2008, issue of the Annals of Internal
Medicine showed that women who consume coffee had a lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease, and other factors, which therefore promotes a
longer lifespan. Yet another study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that coffee drinkers were at less risk of dying
prematurely from diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and forms of cancer. Study link. Another study from Japan found that men who drink at least 3
cups of coffee per day have a 24% less risk of dying early from disease. Yet another study from Harvard also confirmed that those who drink 1-5
cups of coffee a day avoid diseases linked to premature death. The study. A Japanese-based study also found similar results when it comes to coffee
and longevity. The study. Two more 2017 research studies have confirmed what earlier studies have found. Those that drink coffee live longer than
those who don’t. The American study is found here and the European-based study is found here.
4. Prevents Retinal Damage. A Cornell University Study showed that coffee may prevent retinal damage due to oxidative stress. Caffeine isn’t the
culprit here, but chlorogenic acid (CLA), which is one of the strong antioxidants found in the coffee bean. link
5. Black coffee prevents cavities. Researchers out of Brazil found that strong black coffee kills the bacteria on teeth that promote tooth decay. Adding
milk or sugar to coffee negates this benefit. –
6. Coffee may protect against periodontal disease. As part of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Dental Longitudinal Study coffee
consumption and dental health among 1,152 men was tracked from 1968-1998. The researchers found that coffee didn’t promote gum disease and
actually showed a protective benefit.
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3. 7. Coffee may protect against melanoma. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that melanoma risk decreases with
coffee consumption and that this risk decreases with each cup consumed.
8. The USDA’s 2015 dietary guidelines recommend it for better health. They advise people that having 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day is good for their
overall health and reduces the risk of disease. However, they report that adding sugar, cream, or flavored creamers quickly negates the potential
benefits.
9. Reduced heart attack mortality risk. Researchers found that those who drink two or more cups of coffee daily after having a heart attack have the
least risk of dying from the heart attack. The study.
10. It helps people get along with co-workers better. A study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology showed that workers/ workplaces who
consume coffee have a more positive view of self and others than do workers/ workspaces that do not consume coffee. Coffee consumption also
enhanced participation in workplace group activities.
11. Stronger Bones. Old research believed that coffee contributed to bones leaching calcium, but newer research showed that coffee drinkers have
greater bone density than non-drinkers. This research is published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
12. Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk. A study published in 2021 showed that men who regularly consume coffee had a lower risk of prostate cancer than
men who didn’t consume coffee or not consume as much. “Higher coffee consumption was significantly associated with a lower risk of prostate
cancer. Compared with the lowest category of coffee consumption”
13. 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. Src.
14. Less Gout Risk: Yet another reason: Risk for developing gout (in men) decreases with increasing coffee consumption. This is a large study of over
50,000 men
15. Longevity: Greek boiled coffee linked to longevity and heart health. –link. Another study published in the June 17, 2008, issue of the Annals of Internal
Medicine showed that women who consume coffee had a lower risk of death from cancer, heart disease, and other factors, which therefore promotes a
longer lifespan. Yet another study published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that coffee drinkers were at less risk of dying prematurely
from diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and forms of cancer. Study link. Another study from Japan found that men who drink at least 3 cups of coffee
per day have a 24% less risk of dying early from disease. Yet another study from Harvard also confirmed that those who drink 1-5 cups of coffee a day
avoid diseases linked to premature death. The study. A Japanese-based study also found similar results when it comes to coffee and longevity. The study.
Two more 2017 research studies have confirmed what earlier studies have found. Those that drink coffee live longer than those who don’t. The American
study is found here and the European-based study is found here.
16. Prevents Retinal Damage. A Cornell University Study showed that coffee may prevent retinal damage due to oxidative stress. Caffeine isn’t the culprit
here, but chlorogenic acid (CLA), which is one of the strong antioxidants found in the coffee bean. link
17. Black coffee prevents cavities. Researchers out of Brazil found that strong black coffee kills the bacteria on teeth that promote tooth decay. Adding milk
or sugar to coffee negates this benefit.
18. Coffee may protect against periodontal disease. As part of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Dental Longitudinal Study coffee consumption
and dental health among 1,152 men was tracked from 1968-1998. The researchers found that coffee didn’t promote gum disease and actually showed a
protective benefit.
19. Coffee may protect against melanoma. A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that melanoma risk decreases with
coffee consumption and that this risk decreases with each cup consumed.
20. The USDA’s 2015 dietary guidelines recommend it for better health. They advise people that having 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day is good for their
overall health and reduces the risk of disease. However, they report that adding sugar, cream, or flavored creamers quickly negates the potential benefits.)
21. Reduced heart attack mortality risk. Researchers found that those who drink two or more cups of coffee daily after having a heart attack have the least
risk of dying from the heart attack. The study.
22. It helps people get along with co-workers better. A study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology showed that workers/ workplaces who
consume coffee have a more positive view of self and others than do workers/ workspaces that do not consume coffee. Coffee consumption also enhanced
participation in workplace group activities.
23. Stronger Bones. Old research believed that coffee contributed to bones leaching calcium, but newer research showed that coffee drinkers have greater
bone density than non-drinkers. This research is published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
24. Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk. A study published in 2021 showed that men who regularly consume coffee had a lower risk of prostate cancer than men
who didn’t consume coffee or not consume as much. “Higher coffee consumption was significantly associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Compared with the lowest category of coffee consumption”
Coffee’s Health Promoting Antioxidants

4. Coffee s Health Promoting Antioxidants
Coffee Berries
Coffee’s health-promoting properties are likely due to the antioxidants naturally occurring in the coffee bean.
A typical serving of coffee contains more antioxidants than typical servings of grape juice, blueberries, raspberries, and oranges.
Antioxidants in coffee may dampen inflammation, reducing the risk of disorders related to it, like cardiovascular disease.
A study from Monash University even further demonstrated the antioxidant capacities of brewed coffee.
It’s important to note that coffee doesn’t replace the need for a healthy diet rich in a variety of plants since this is key for getting a wide range of
micronutrients for immune system health as well as overall good health.
Just drink decaf then?
While there are still some health benefits to drinking decaf coffee, most of the above studies showed that caffeinated coffee had the greatest benefits.
This is due to some of the coffee’s antioxidant capacity being removed during the decaffeination process.
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