The Link Between Coffee and Health

By: Maciej Banach and Stanisław Surma

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: This book is a comprehensive volume dedicated to the impact of coffee consumption on human health. It provides an up-to-date and highly illustrated synopsis of the composition and types of coffee, the mechanisms of action of coffee ingredients, the impact of coffee on all human systems and organs and the risk of many types of diseases. The book presents the current state of knowledge on the impact of coffee on human health. Many controversial issues were raised and practical recommendations for coffee consumption in various groups of patients were included. Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, therefore it is very important to know about its impact on human health and the risk of various diseases. Moreover, a large amount of research on the influence of coffee on the functioning of the human body makes it necessary to summarize the current knowledge in this field. This book is addressed to a very wide audience. It will be interesting not only for doctors of all specialties, but also for students of medical faculties, nutritionists and all those interested in the impact of food on human health.