The Dr. Gundry Podcast
Is it Safe to Drink Coffee Everyday? - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 310.B
Jul 25, 2024
A discussion about the truth of coffee drinking, including its effects on blood sugar levels and the best sweeteners to add. Debunking myths about caffeine's impacts on stress hormones, weight gain, and heart function. Exploring the health benefits and risks of coffee consumption, including its effects on gut bacteria, digestion, addiction, and drug metabolism.
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- Coffee's polyphenol content benefits brain health despite caffeine's stress response.
- Adding alulose or cinnamon to coffee can offset blood sugar elevation from caffeine.
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Coffee and Catecholamines
The podcast explains that while caffeine in coffee may elevate stress hormones like catecholamines, it actually has positive effects on health. Coffee drinkers have been found to have longer health spans and better brain health due to the polyphenol content in coffee, which can be beneficial despite caffeine's stress response.
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