Health Benefits of Coffee Flashcard

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What is one of the potential health benefits of drinking coffee mentioned in the text?

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Reduced risk of certain cancers

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According to the text, how many cups of coffee per day were found to be optimal for health benefits?

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Three cups

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What compound in coffee is mentioned as having protective effects?

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Chlorogenic acid

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What is one of the adverse effects of drinking too much coffee?

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Dizziness

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What does coffee contain that helps improve health, according to the text?

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Polyphenols

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What is one of the effects of caffeine mentioned in the text?

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Boosts feelings of alertness

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What is a benefit of decaf coffee mentioned in the text?

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Still contains antioxidants

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What is the role of prebiotic compounds in coffee as mentioned in the text?

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Nourish the gut microbiome

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What is the main reason people reach for a cup of coffee in the morning, according to the text?

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To get a caffeine fix

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What is the relationship between coffee consumption and the risk of death from heart disease, as mentioned in the text?

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Lower risk