Coffee - The Health Benefits For Colon Cancer

Different types of cells in our bodies divide and multiply in an orderly way. This is a perfectly normal process that takes place where new cells replace older cells. Cell birth and cell renewal is a constant activity in our bodies.
The problem with cancer or malignant growths occurs when some of the cells in the body multiply uncontrollably. When our body's natural defenses or immune system cannot stop uncontrolled cell division, health problems arise. What happens is that these abnormal cells multiply and multiply without stopping. The result of such uncontrolled cell growth formation is a mass or a tumor.
Drinking at least two cups of coffee daily can translate into a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer. Coffee drinkers, as compared to peope who are not, appear to be 50% less likely to get liver cancer than non drinkers. They also have lower rates of colon, breast and rectal cancers.

• There is a powerful antioxidant found almost exclusively in coffee called Methylpyridinium that boosts blood enzymes widely believed to protect against colon cancer.
• The study of coffee consumption and the protection against cancer as a result of coffee's high antioxidant content is a very popular research subject.
• Methylpyridinium, the anticancer compound, is found almost exclusively in coffee and coffee products. Methylpyridinium is not found in significant amounts in foods and beverages.
• Methylpyridinium is formed in the roasting process from a chemical found naturally in coffee beans called Trigonellin.
• Dark roasted coffees contain two to three times more Methylpyridinium than medium roasts.
• Dark roasted brews, in fact, are gentler on the stomach than lighter brews.
• This is because of the presence of Methylpyridinium which helps essentially bring down the stomach acid.

Other scientific coffee research shows that polyphenols in coffee and tea protect against the formation of colon tumors, most likely through their antioxidant properties.

• Plant polyphenols are, undoubtedly, powerful antioxidant compounds.
• Plant polyphenols in fruits, vegetables, and red wines, for example, protect us from oxidative stress.
• You can say that one of the best forms of gene therapy is eating and drinking regularly plant foods and beverages laden with polyphenols.
• Polyphenols in coffee increase our antioxidant capacity, this is a good thing.

The claim that coffee does not increase risk of colon cancer gets support from scientific research conducted worldwide by private, government and educational organizations such as the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston among many others.If you are a coffee lover, there is no reason to change your coffee drinking habits. In fact, you can continue enjoying your cup of coffee knowing that you may be deriving added health benefits in the process.
Obviously, always follow your physician's advice regarding any medical conditions, treatments, diagnostics, pregnancy or special dietary plans for you. Coffee, home remedies or natural medications may help in relieving or preventing (partially) some symptoms or conditions. However, you should always listen to your health practitioner first and be a good patient.
What about a nice cup of Spanish Espresso gourmet coffee?

Timothy ("Tim") S. Collins, the author, is called by those who know him "The Gourmet Coffee Guy."
He is an expert in article writing who has done extensive research online and offline in his area of expertise, coffee marketing, as well as in other areas of personal and professional interest.
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