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title: ☕️ Coffee health benefits
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">☕️ Coffee health benefits</h1>

# Timing
- 12 pm caffeine cutoff
- 2 pm decaf cutoff
- Half-life: 3-7 hours
- [Caffeine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine#Pharmacokinetics) *on Wikipedia*
- [How Long Does Caffeine Last?](https://www.healthline.com/health/how-long-does-caffeine-last) *by Healthline*

# Protective
- Depression (Caffeinated)
- Cardiovascular disease: 3-5 cups
- Anti-inflammatory
- Higher HDL/Lower LDL
- Type 2 diabetes
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Inhibit metastasis (Spread of growth)
- Regulate genes that are involved in gene repair
- E.g. Breast (Caffeinated), prostate, liver (Caffeinated, 1 cup, daily), colon, and skin
- Dementia
- Parkinsons (Caffeinated)
- Both caffeinated/decaffeinated are beneficial
- Benefits due to high level of polyphenols that act as antioxidants
- *See [polyphenol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyphenol) on Wikipedia*
- Inflammation (Add turmeric and fat, e.g., Cream)
- *See [10 Benefits of Golden (Turmeric) Milk and How to Make It](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/golden-milk-turmeric) by Healthline*
- Blood Sugar (Add cinnamon)
- Types
- Ceylon (Potentially more antioxidants)
- Cassia
- Method
- Hot brew: Sprinkle on top of coffee.
- Iced: Mix in with hot water/cream of choice.
- *Resources*
- [How Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar and Fights Diabetes](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cinnamon-and-diabetes) *by Healthline*
- [Diabetes treatment: Can cinnamon lower blood sugar?](https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/expert-answers/diabetes/faq-20058472) *by MayoClinic*
- See if you're a slow caffeine metabolizer
- Gene CYP1
- Deters pest in the home and outisde
- *See [Do coffee grounds keep bugs away? Experts have the answers](https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/do-coffee-grounds-keep-bugs-away) in Homes & Gardens*

# Avoid
- Pesticides
- Mold
- Mycotoxins

# Routine coffee breaks
[Potential benefits](https://warpcast.com/adamhurwitz.eth/0x61ae2824)

# Resources
- [The Ultimate Coffee Podcast](https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/nutrition-podcasts/healthiest-coffee/) *by Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast*
- [Live a Longer, Healthier Life Podcast With Dr. Sanjiv Chopra](https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/podcast/anti-aging-podcasts/live-a-longer-healthier-life-podcast-with-dr-sanjiv-chopra/) *by Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast*
- [CYP1A2 and The Effects of Caffeine on the Body](https://www.parsleyhealth.com/blog/cyp1a2-effects-of-caffeine-on-the-body) *by Parsley Health*
- [How Caffeine Addiction Changed History (ft. Michael Pollan)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD6cYabx0nk) *by Wired*

<p style="text-align: center; font-style: italic">This is not medical advice. Consult a medical professional.</p>