Although research evidence for coffees health benefits is mounting, no book to date has provided a contemporary, systematic summary of these newly understood benefits. Coffee: Emerging Health Benefits and Disease Prevention is the first book to present a comprehensive overview of the recent scientific advances in the field. The breadth and depth of coverage is extensive and balanced, focusing on the following topics: coffee constituents; pro- and antioxidant properties of coffee constituents; bioavailability of coffee constituents; health benefits and disease prevention effects of coffee; and potential negative impacts on health. Multiple chapters describe coffees positive impact on health and various diseases: type 2 diabetes; neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinsons and Alzheimers); cancer (prostate, bladder, pancreatic, breast, ovarian, colon and colorectal); cardiovascular health; and liver health. Coffees positive effects on mood, suicide rate and cognitive performance are addressed as are the negative health impacts of coffee on pregnancy, insulin sensitivity, dehydration, gastric irritation, anxiety, and withdrawal syndrome issues. Written by many of the top researchers in the world, Coffee: Emerging Health Benefits and Disease Prevention is a must-have reference for food professionals in academia, industry, and governmental & regulatory agencies whose work involves coffee.
