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Are you trying to cut down on coffee for health reasons but aren\u2019t ready to give it up completely? There\u2019s a beverage similar in taste but lower in caffeine, could it be the solution? Let\u2019s compare both and see if decaf is the better choice in this scenario.<\/strong>
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Is decaf even safe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Decaf gets its name from the decaffeination process that typically removes around 97 % of the caffeine in coffee beans. On average, decaf coffee has 3 mg of caffeine per cup compared to the 85 mg in regular coffee. The decaffeination process starts with green, unroasted beans, which are soaked in water to dissolve the caffeine. Then methylene chloride or ethyl acetate are used to remove the caffeine from the water. Alternatively, a charcoal filter or liquid carbon dioxide can be used to remove the caffeine from the water without any chemicals. But all of these decaffeination methods have been deemed safe by the FDA, so no problem there.<\/p>\n

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The science of the brain and exercise performance is still in its early years, so we should still take this with a grain of salt, but it suggests caffeine can lower an athlete\u2019s perception of effort, allowing them to maintain a higher level of output.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Does decaf still provide the health benefits of coffee?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes, decaf contains fever antioxidants<\/a> than regular coffee but still enough to be associated with a list of health benefits<\/a>. There is research linking decaf consumption to lower risk of rectal cancer, type 2 diabetes, and diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s. It may even lower mortality thanks to its positive effect on inflammation and depression.<\/p>\n

What are the advantages of decaf over coffee?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Arguably, regular coffee is boasting even more health benefits than decaf but that might be simply because caffeinated coffee has been studied a lot more. Plus, there are a lot of people who have issues drinking coffee but can handle decaf just fine. Decaf is much less likely to produce acid reflux, heartburn, and stomach discomfort because the decaffeination process makes it milder. Many people also experience anxiety, sleeplessness, high blood pressure, and fatigue after consuming caffeine.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s healthier for some<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If your digestion can tolerate the acidity of regular coffee fine and caffeine is not a problem for you, then decaf most likely isn\u2019t a big improvement health wise. But if you feel like you\u2019re losing sleep or just don\u2019t handle coffee well, then decaf might be the perfect solution for you. You can still enjoy similar health benefits<\/a> and the heavenly taste of coffee with none of the drawbacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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