Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages on the planet and there has been extensive research into the purported health benefits or its disadvantages and counterindications.
This book provides an updated overview of existing evidence for the health effects of coffee consumption. The book takes the reader on a journey starting with the worldwide consumption of this beverage, its varieties, and main chemical characteristics. Following this there is a detailed analysis of its components, molecules and mechanisms of action and finally specifics on the potentially good and bad effects on human health.
The editor and authors are renowned researchers in coffee and provide the most relevant information on the consumption of coffee. This book provides a unique source of knowledge around the health aspects of this beverage.
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