STiR coffee and tea magazine

STiR coffee and tea 37 Trustworthy advising ... Use our knowledge to your benefit. With our outstanding experience in tea buying and blend development, we offer you high-quality teas, sophisticated formulations and latest tea innovations. Independently. Personally. Since 1992. Get an impression of us: www.kktee.de Bulletproof Coffee was one of the first brands to combine functional ingredients with coffee to enhance its efficacy and benefits. Coffees featuring adaptogenic mushrooms are a rapidly growing segment in the health and wellness beverage market. Photo credit: Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee However, it's not all positive. Studies often contradict one another — a 2022 study found that heavy coffee consumption increased the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality among those with severe hypertension, while studies have shown both positive and negative associations between coffee and Parkinson's disease. These results high- light the limitations of research that relies on self- reported coffee consumption surveys, which, as noted in a 2024 study, "may be subject to bias" and "should be interpreted with caution" due to their potential for misestimation. Popular perceptions of coffee's health benefits have swung back and forth for centuries. As Jenn Chen wrote for Sprudge in 2024, since its discov- ery, coffee has been recommended for treating headaches, stomach issues, and wounds, as well as promoting general well-being. On the flipside, historic worries over caffeine consumption have resulted in extreme negative reac- tions, including prohibitions and moral panics. Dr. Joan Salge Blake, a dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston Uni- versity, cautions that, when it comes to daily consumption, moderation is key. "The consumption of coffee and its potential health benefits is considered an 'association,' not a causation," she says. "FDA states that up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, which is about two to three 12-fluid-ounce cups of coffee, is safe to drink. This amount is not associated with any negative effects for most adults." However, Blake notes that people with caffeine sensitivity, or those with medical conditions such as high blood pressure, as well as pregnant women and those looking to become pregnant, should be more careful. "You should always discuss your personalized coffee or caffeine intake with your health care provider," she says.

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