The effect of drinking coffee has been a subject of many debates for many decades now. The fact that it’s a good source of caffeine, a mild stimulant, makes some experts dubious about its health benefits.

A recently concluded 11-year study conducted by the researchers in the University of Minnesota once again strengthens earlier claims that coffee is good for the health. Data gathered from the 29,000 elderly women covered by the study revealed that drinking large amounts of coffee lowers the risk of getting type 2 diabetes, which is prevalent among older people.

Researchers, however, noted that it’s the antioxidants (like those found in grapes) in the coffee that reduce risks of getting type 2 diabetes, and not it’s caffeine content. The more cups of coffee you drink, the more antioxidants you can have. These antioxidants help protect beta cells that produce insulin.

Sounds like good news to coffee lovers, eh? Yes, it surely is, but note that is just one of the effects of drinking coffee; there can be many other good and bad effects, too. So I think it would be better to take things in moderation. Remember, too much of something is bad enough.

By guest writer Khristine