Coffee is drunk all over the world, but do you really know how beneficial it can be? A lot of studies have been conducted covering a large spectrum of coffee and human health. We know now, for instance, that coffee has a beneficial impact on free radicals. But it seems that it might also help when it comes to diabetes, Parkinson's disease and even asthma.

Health and… Coffee

This section will help get rid of yourmisconceptions about coffee.

Coffee and Health - Some Surprising Findings (pdf / 115k)
Coffee is drunk all over the world, every day, by both young and old. This document contains the latest findings on some of the less well-known health benefits of drinking coffee.

Coffee and Antioxidants - Summary (pdf / 81k)
Coffee contains hundreds of compounds that may help protect against some of the most prevalent diseases of our time and one of the most exciting discoveries is the significant presence of antioxidants in coffee.

Coffee and Parkinson's Disease - An Overview (pdf / 90k)
Parkinson's disease affects an estimated four million people worldwide. There is now well-recognized and convincing evidence from numerous studies that coffee and caffeine consumption can decrease the risk of Parkinson's disease.

Coffee and Liver Function - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf / 53k)
For those of us who wonder whether drinking that cup of coffee is good for us, scientific evidence shows that it may have a positive role to play in liver function. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about coffee and liver function.