Decades ago, many scientists believed that drinking coffee was bad for your health. In the short term, when you drink coffee — especially if you don’t drink it regularly — the caffeine it contains triggers the fight-or-flight response. These physiological changes are why scientists believed decades ago that drinking coffee was generally harmful. According to Kolb and his colleagues, habitually drinking coffee probably lowers the risk of diabetes because it helps to prevent the deterioration of liver and beta cell function. AdvertisementIf you don’t drink coffee and don’t particularly enjoy it, then don’t feel pressure to start.

Source: Washington Post February 27, 2024 19:31 UTC