1. Pros

Coffee is loaded with antioxidants and has a strong association with some immunomodulating compounds. 

2. Cons

Coffee has a stimulant effect on the body which can increase stress hormones and lead to anxiety in some.

3. Bio-Individuality

Coffee can be beneficial for some but can cause issues for others. Some can be good, but a lot is most likely not better. The dose is dependent upon the individual.

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> Podcast on Does Coffee Break a Fast

> Podcast on Ayurvedic Herbs to Enhance Your Coffee

> Podcast on How Coffee Can Boost Fasting and Autophagy

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> No, Coffee and Tea Aren't Actually Dehydrating. Here's Why (research)

> Coffee with High but Not Low Caffeine Content Augments Fluid and Electrolyte Excretion at Rest (research)

> No Evidence of Dehydration with Moderate Daily Coffee Intake: A Counterbalanced Cross-Over Study in a Free-Living Population (research)

> Coffee and Alzheimer’s Disease (research)

> Neuropsychiatric effects of caffeine (research)

> The effect of coffee consumption on serum cholesterol levels (research)

> Effects of two kinds of decaffeinated coffee on serum lipid profiles in healthy young adults (research)

> Dr. Cabral’s Interview on The Mind Pump Podcast

> Research From The Mind Pump Podcast Interview

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