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
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Coffee and its surprising health benefits
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
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
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