For many people, coffee is in their blood, quite literally. It’s part of their daily routine. Every morning, they must have a sip of their cup of joe, and without it, they feel lethargic and sluggish throughout the day. Caffeine, at the right doses, keeps us awake and zaps our brains so that we can stay mentally alert throughout the day. It’s a nice boost of energy that can help us be productive. However, studies have shown that higher doses of caffeine can cause nausea, anxiety, and overall shakiness. Not to mention, the occasional heart palpitations.
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Noah Whiteman, author of the book Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature’s Toxins – from Spices to Vices, shares the reason why he switched from using a French press to make his coffee to an automatic drip machine or by pour-over. Also, he has taken the habit of using mesh filters to make his coffee. He recounts a 2020 study involving more than half a million people in Norway which found that people who consume unfiltered coffee faced a significant risk of dying over 20 years than those who drank filtered coffee or didn’t drink at all.
For those coffee addicts, who cannot function without caffeine in their system, you may want to read his article here on Science Friday.
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Source: neatorama