FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 COFFEE In a study of 4641 people who drank 3 cups of coffee or less each day only 0.4% had rheumatoid arthritis whereas 0.8% of 14,340 people drinking 4 or more cups had developed the disease. Markku Heliovaara, National Public Health Ins., Helsinki, Annals of Rheumatoid Arthritis. 8-2000. ....coffee could be part of the complex equation behind heart disease. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 9/2001, SN: 9/22/01 THE EVILS OF DRINKING COFFEE: 1. Oils in unfiltered coffee can raise cholesterol levels. 2. There is a coffee homocysteine (HCY) link. 3. There is no decaffeinated coffee HCY link. 5. Blood levels of HCY are usually controlled by B-6, B-12 and folic acid. However, the additive effect of coffee and smoking increases HCY levels. 6. HCY damages arteries and as such is a potent cardio-vascular risk factor. 7. Heart attack risk increases with coffee use. HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR ODDS: 2. Reduce your consumption of coffee if possible. 3. Monitor your HCY level to determine an allowable level of coffee consumption, and while you're at it check your folate and B-12 blood levels. THE REDEMPTION OF COFFEE (partial) Coffee reported to reduce risk of gallstones in man. In a 10 year study of 46,000 men, age 40 to 75, those who drank 2 to 3 cups of coffee, (instant, espresso, regular, filtered) a day reduced risk 30 to 40 percent while those who drank 4 or more cups a day cut their risk in half. Dr. W. C. Willett, Harvard School of Pubic Health, Boston, Journal of American Medical Association: 6-9-99 Are there any women in Boston who drink coffee? For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
FOOD SUPPLEMENTS: THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Version 6.02 (c) Copyright 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003 by George M Lucich P.O. Box 424, Glenns Ferry, ID 83623 COFFEE In a study of 4641 people who drank 3 cups of coffee or less each day only 0.4% had rheumatoid arthritis whereas 0.8% of 14,340 people drinking 4 or more cups had developed the disease. Markku Heliovaara, National Public Health Ins., Helsinki, Annals of Rheumatoid Arthritis. 8-2000. ....coffee could be part of the complex equation behind heart disease. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 9/2001, SN: 9/22/01 THE EVILS OF DRINKING COFFEE: 1. Oils in unfiltered coffee can raise cholesterol levels. 2. There is a coffee homocysteine (HCY) link. 3. There is no decaffeinated coffee HCY link. 5. Blood levels of HCY are usually controlled by B-6, B-12 and folic acid. However, the additive effect of coffee and smoking increases HCY levels. 6. HCY damages arteries and as such is a potent cardio-vascular risk factor. 7. Heart attack risk increases with coffee use. HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR ODDS: 2. Reduce your consumption of coffee if possible. 3. Monitor your HCY level to determine an allowable level of coffee consumption, and while you're at it check your folate and B-12 blood levels. THE REDEMPTION OF COFFEE (partial) Coffee reported to reduce risk of gallstones in man. In a 10 year study of 46,000 men, age 40 to 75, those who drank 2 to 3 cups of coffee, (instant, espresso, regular, filtered) a day reduced risk 30 to 40 percent while those who drank 4 or more cups a day cut their risk in half. Dr. W. C. Willett, Harvard School of Pubic Health, Boston, Journal of American Medical Association: 6-9-99 Are there any women in Boston who drink coffee? For personal use only. Not for sale or hire. Permission to make copies by you for you and your friends is hereby granted. If you find this site to be of value a donation of any amount would be greatly appreciated. You are advised to consult a knowledgeable physician before using any of the nutrients listed herein. See note 10 for information on obtaining a list of this rare breed of medical doctors. |
