Caffeinated vs. Decaffeinated

I have fibrocystits disease pretty bad and I have to watch my caffeine intake closely. In menopause stage, as breast cancer and Lumphoma runs in my family which makes me at no energy at all. Obesity runs in my family also and I'm about 30 pds over weight at this time and have never been over weight. I have TOS and have had neck surgery. I feel I'm at a no win situation. I'm only 57. If I could drink coffee then it would give me energy, which is what I need right now! Any input for help?

I don't think decaf coffee has bad chemicals like it used to. I prefer regular coffee in the morning, but I love my decaf at night. I can't get into teas, I tried!

I went from 32 cups of coffee and espresso to Zero overnight , never had headache , or anything like that , gain 5 lbs , drink decaf now . just a matter of will .

I think everyone needs to remember that the studies are done on groups of people and overall results are given. Coffee may not be good for everyone and if you experience ill effects from it, don't drink it just because this study says it's ok. I on the other hand will keep drinking my frappe every morning. :-)

I don't drink alcohol of any kind, I exercise at least four times a week, eat red meat perhaps twice a year, eat salmon and chicken about four times a month and consume approximately two pounds of almonds a month for protein requirements. An apple a day with either grapes, grapefruit, and a bowl of frozen berry mix (Sams Club), every night depending on my mood and body preference. Salads and broccoli with olive oil and occasionally, perhaps three times a month, I will have a slice of wheat bread. I am female, 5'2", 112 pounds and am 56 years young! I am in great health and can not tell you when was the last time I had a cold. Is my weight, health and youthful feeling attributed to the 4 to 5 cups of caffeinated coffee I drink daily?

"Most adults enjoy two or more cups of coffee every day."

Not if only 2.5 billion cups are brewed. There are over 3.5 billion adults.

I love the cutting edge of health we are exploring -- technology, intuition, insight, perseverance and innovation. Boiled coffee. The Greeks always have a better idea, well in most things. Thanks for this update...

Great article, never knew that there are actually benefits from coffee. If I drink 2 cups my heart hurts right away. I think they should make more studies on it.