Is coffee healthy?

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[Patrick_Ross]

Quit coffee and all other caffeine drinks over two years ago and never looked back. I feel so much better.

[chana]

I avoid caffeine as I have a tendency to be anxious easily. Thank you for your videos.

[andrejolicoeur]

I am an addict. A person who is easily addicted. I've given up meat, booze, weed, other... less savoury things, but I still haven't given up coffee. I don't feel like it's good or bad for my health, but it does have a hold on me, so it's 'bad' because I don't want to be addicted to anything and yet I keep trying to escape and failing.

[ironates]

Thanks Dr McDougall for your knowledge and expertise on the subject!

[ScottCousland]

Like all drugs, caffeine helps people manage their lives. The really important question to ask is why do I need this drug to feel “normal.”

[sw]

Thank you, Dr. McDougall for all the reliable information you share with us. You're a gem!

[michaelscoots]

Mad props for Dr M. however, the worst issue with coffee is it triggers our adrenals and fight or flight; this leads to inflammation throughout the body. Check out Medical Medium’s podcast on coffee. You’ll learn so much.

[JustinLodes]

I switched to black tea and it seems to be much better on my body

[pennylynch]

Thanx Dr Mcdougall for all your help on youtube. Xo penny ♥

[mobilecommunicationsnetwor]

Thank you for your knowledge and experience on the subject.

[alishaturner]

Thank you Dr for sharing this information

[reneebarnes]

I just enjoy the taste of coffee; mostly have just one cup. Also not every day. It doesn't keep me awake, may or may not send me to the potty. I drank much more of it when I was working. I'm retired now, so not every day.

Which reminds me: I think I'll one right now!!☺☺☺

[brucegillies]

At 8 yrs old my mother insisted my brother and I drink 2 cups of coffee before starting on our paper route, which had to be delivered by 6 AM . I have tried to quit maybe 6 times because people told me it was bad . At 68 years young I never felt it was hurting me, however poor quality coffee does give me some digestive issues. I really enjoy good quality coffee in the morning, (1-2 cups) and sometimes will skip a couple days to experience the pause in consumption! I think more studies on coffee and the Pancreas are needed .

[Meaderelle]

Been caffeine free for 15 months now. Best decision I’ve ever made

[geraldbrienza]

I make cold brewed decaf with high alkaline water. Do acid problems anymore.

[upscalebohemian]

I drink a pot of coffee every morning and I just don't have any of these issues. If I start to get shaky because I also haven't eaten anything I eat something. That's it. Usually a small bowl of oatmeal to which I add flaxseed, chia seeds, a little maple syrup, a little almond milk, and sometimes frozen blueberries I don't even bother to thaw. I've been drinking coffee since the early-1980s. That's all it does to me. Meanwhile I get an hour or two to relax, contemplate, listen to music, do the work I want to do for myself on the computer -- me time. As far as "bad" habits go, I could be doing a lot worse.

[lalylunssporadicchronicles]

Dr McDougall what about a coffee brewed in a moka pot where the coffee is pushed by the build up of pressure by boiling water in a lower chamber and pushed up very fast? That’s what I drink😋😉
And also I love your books and this channel thanks for making all this info available 👍🏼
Natalie

[tanyasydney]

Been drinking coffee since I was 7 years old. Am 75 now and I still love my Java. Coffee actually helps my digestion, as I have low stomach acid. It also helps me to be regular. And it tastes awesome! What's not to like.

[Lieutenant-Dan]

It also inhibits iron absorption so best not have it near meals especially if you're anaemic.

[johngaspar]

I started drinking "Cevada" which is finely ground roasted barley powder made by Nestle. Just add a 1/2 teaspoon to boiling water in a regiular size cup. I don't know if it is a healthy alternative to coffee, makes sense though.