Intro - The Amazing Benefits of Decaf Coffee
- Decaf coffee has benefits beyond caffeine.
- Caffeine is only a relatively small benefit of coffee.
Benefit #1: Blood Sugar and Insulin Management
- Decaf coffee does not trigger glucose spikes like regular coffee.
- A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that decaf coffee polyphenols significantly lowered postprandial glucose and insulin levels in rodents.
- Decaf coffee polyphenols suppress lipogenic enzymes, which are associated with fat storage.
- Decaf coffee may inhibit fat accumulation and improve glucose metabolism.
Benefit #2: Antioxidant Effects
- Coffee contains a high amount of antioxidants.
- Most Americans get more antioxidants from their morning cup of coffee than throughout the rest of the day.
- Polyphenols in coffee have significant antioxidant effects, regardless of caffeine content.
Benefit #3: Brain Protective Effects
- Chlorogenic acid in coffee has neuroprotective properties.
- Chlorogenic acid inhibits neuronal cell death and promotes proper apoptosis.
- Chlorogenic acid allows cells to die when they're supposed to and stay alive when they're supposed to.
Benefit #4: Longevity
- Decaf coffee decreases circulating fatty acids and increases liver ATP, which is associated with longevity.
- Decaf coffee increases PPAR Alpha, indicating better fat utilization by cells.
- Decaf coffee decreases liver mTOR, which is linked to improved insulin sensitivity.
- These effects contribute to overall metabolism and potentially longer lifespan.
Benefit #5 Reduce Inflammation
- Decaf coffee is associated with reduced inflammation.
- A study involving 730 healthy women and 662 type 2 diabetic women found that consuming decaf coffee was linked to a 2.5% decrease in E-selectin, a protein involved in triggering immune responses.
- A 7.9% decrease in C-reactive protein levels was also observed, indicating a lower level of inflammation.
- Decaf coffee can be beneficial for managing low-grade chronic inflammation.
- The polyphenols in decaf coffee and its ability to satisfy cravings make it a valuable choice.
