Benefits of Eliminating Coffee From Diet

Best to look at this from the standpoint of caffeine. Caffeine is a psychoactive stimulant, which means it temporarily increases mental processes. It also contains antioxidants, which protect our cells from free-radical damage. These two attributes give caffeine an edge when it comes to enhancing our daily lives and protecting our health.

When it comes to caffeine, moderation is the watchword. If you’re consuming 500 to 600 mg of caffeine a day (or four or more cups of regular coffee) then you’re a heavy caffeine user. Think twice before you reach for that next soda because there are some definite drawbacks to too much caffeine stimulation, including

Anxiousness, nervousness, and irritability

- Headache
- Irregular or fast heartbeat
- Muscle twitches and tremors
- Sleeplessness

Other studies indicate that more than 300 mg of caffeine each day can speed up bone loss in postmenopausal women.