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Nutritional and health effects of coffee

Code: 9781838793845
Publication date: 01/01/2018
Extent: 32 pages

Contributions by: Adriana Farah, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Chapter synopsis: An increasing number of studies have shown that, in spite of its nutritional limitations, coffee is a complex mixture of bioactive substances that may act together to help prevent diseases when consumed in a proper way. This chapter reviews the literature on the nutritional and health-related aspects of regular coffee consumption, then examines the potential side effects, and looks ahead to future research in this area.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2017.0022.14
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Nutrients and bioactive compounds of coffee 3 Main beneficial health effects of coffee 4 Potential side effects of coffee drinking 5 Final considerations 6 Acknowledgements 7 Where to look for further information 8 References

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