Coffee has long carried a reputation from the past of being unhealthy. However, there is actually evidence suggesting that coffee is healthy. Yes, there are components in coffee that are carcinogenic in isolation. These are called furan and acrylamide and are produced during roasting. However, this has not been proven for coffee itself. In fact, the real issue is probably that for some people, coffee is a companion to smoking.
On the positive side, in addition to its wakefulness-promoting effect, the high antioxidant content is worth noting. A study also shows that coffee has a preventive effect on type 2 diabetes. But hear for yourself what Prof. Chahan Yeretzian has to say about it.
Professor Yeretzian conducts research at the Zurich University of Teacher Education (ZHAW) in Wädenswil on the subject of coffee. He is Professor of Analytical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry and Diagnostics. Chahan Yeretzian is founder of the Coffee Excellence Center and started the first postgraduate program on coffee as a CAS at ZHAW.
CAS – The Science and Art of Coffee – Zur page.
More about the Coffee Excellence Center: https://www.zhaw.ch/icbt/coffee
