Is caffeine good, or is it bad?

@matefork (277)
Philippines
September 30, 2006 7:00pm CST
The doctors said it is not good but I love to drink coffee. What can you say?
9 responses
@Sunset50 (1397)
• United States
10 Oct 06
Coffee is good for you but like everything else we eat or drink, it should be drank with moderation. It isn't what we drink or eat it is how much we do.
@Sunset50 (1397)
• United States
10 Oct 06
http://www.accessexcellence.org/WN/SUA12/cafe399.html
@sunsham68 (1376)
• India
4 Oct 06
I love coffee too, but though it does not make me sick or anything, it really makes me prone to crankiness and anger attacks. I get so crabby, I hate myself too..now I just pass by the coffee machine and enjoy the smell. I really miss it though - have to see if decaf works for me. Once in a few months I indulge and its okay.
• United States
4 Oct 06
Yes I sure do miss it too. And I love the smell of it. But I know better to drink any.
• United States
2 Oct 06
Caffeine has caused me to have panic and anxiety attacks.Caffeine is a potent chemical with psychoactive effects that our body has absolutely no requirement for. Caffeine can interfere with our brain chemistry and therefore can be a factor in contributing to exacerbating stress, anxiety, panic, depression and insomnia. Caffeine stimulates the release of excess stress hormones via its stimulant effects on the adrenal glands. it stimulates the pancreas to secrete insulin which lowers blood sugar so the body has to compensate by releasing stress hormones. I often feel very sick after drinking coffee. I used to be able to drink it alot when I was younger but as I got older things have changed and the caffeine has played a bad role in my life. So therefor I have made sure that caffeine is out of my diet. I wont even drink decaffeinated drinks or eat Chocolate.
@Sunset50 (1397)
• United States
10 Oct 06
Coffee has been known to help a child who is having an asthma attack. It also has lots of antitoxin properties which help with the heart. Too much caffeine can be bad and some may have a reaction to caffeine as some do with other foods or drinks. I have a reaction to the grease on potato chips so I watch out for that. It depends on the person and their body tolerance.
@stevej90 (134)
4 Oct 06
Although it can be bad I still love coffee and I have to have my morning fix it tastes great and it picks me right up for the busy day ahead
@matefork (277)
• Philippines
4 Oct 06
Yeah, it can really help prime ourselves throughout the day. But I am careful as to the amount I consume each day.
• United States
3 Oct 06
Who cares. It gets you through the work day!!!!
@matefork (277)
• Philippines
4 Oct 06
Yeah, I guess you're right.
@aquarian83 (1944)
• United States
10 Oct 06
its not good as it can b addicting and can cause withdrawal symptoms... but one cup a day cant b harmful...
@bimal10p (1218)
• India
4 Oct 06
i heard that its not good for health...does it have anythin to do wit cancer
• India
4 Oct 06
i too read some journals frm medical fellows saying its bad.. but no way i cant resist it..
@lxrowe (372)
• Australia
4 Oct 06
Only in small doeses...and yes good...