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Caffeine and conception: navigating the coffee in pregnancy dilemma

November 20, 2023 by Tim Crowe 5 Comments

caffeine coffee pregnancy conception

Coffee is one of the most popular and safest stimulants that we consume. But during pregnancy, and potentially even when planning a pregnancy, it is one ‘legal drug’ where advice for women becomes a little more prescriptive. Alcohol, soft cheeses, raw fish and even raw sprouts are all foods that are best to limit or avoid during pregnancy. So, should coffee be added to the list … [Read more...] about Caffeine and conception: navigating the coffee in pregnancy dilemma

Coffee and its surprising health benefits

August 10, 2020 by Tim Crowe 4 Comments

Coffee

For some people, coffee is deserving of its own essential food group. But could be more than just a way to achieve functioning human capacity first thing in the morning? You may have seen media headlines in the past warning about health risks of coffee. But now that the science has matured, coffee turns out to be one of the most surprisingly positive health stories of recent … [Read more...] about Coffee and its surprising health benefits

Coffee powers endurance sports

June 4, 2013 by Tim Crowe 4 Comments

Coffee sport

Caffeine is a popular performance-enhancing supplement taken by both recreational and elite sportspeople. A recent clinical trial has found that getting a caffeine hit from regular coffee is just as effective on sports endurance as popping caffeine tablets.The world of sports supplements is dominated by over-priced, over-hyped, and mostly ineffective pills and potions. … [Read more...] about Coffee powers endurance sports

Caffeine shows promise in Parkinson’s disease

September 20, 2012 by Tim Crowe 1 Comment

Cup of Beans

A novel study just published in the journal Neurology has found that people with Parkinson’s disease given a daily dose of caffeine gained improvements in their movement symptoms.Medical researchers have known for some time that people who drink coffee have a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but such observations cannot prove if there is a true link between the … [Read more...] about Caffeine shows promise in Parkinson’s disease

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