Caffeinated vs. Decaffeinated

COFFEE FACT #4: There are however, recent reports of a new study that provides even more good news, especially for those seeking an alternative to decaffeinated coffee. Intriguing new research by the University of Athens Medical School, Greece, analyzed the coffee-drinking habits and their impact on health and lifespan of the elderly inhabitants of Ikaria, a Greek island. These people have some of the highest longevity rates in the world, with 1% living past the age of 90. An interesting finding was that even for subjects who had high blood pressure, boiled Greek coffee consumption was associated with better function of blood vessel lining (the endothelium) without adverse impact on blood pressure. The boiled Greek type of coffee is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, but contains only a moderate amount of caffeine. Last Coffee Fact... Read on...