“DR. OZ GARCIA, NUTRITIONIST
“While I don’t recommend coffee, I can’t discount that there are several health benefits. Coffee can be a great antioxidant, it can help cognitive function and cardiovascular health. Unfortunately, many of the commercial brands of coffee also happen to be acidic, contain pesticides and have mold contamination. I also don’t suggest regular coffee consumption because it can trigger anxiety, stress the thyroid and adrenals, deregulate blood sugar as well as cause an upset stomach. It’s also dehydrating. If you can’t live without it, look for an organic, low acid brand that is free of mycotoxins.
Decaf coffee is not necessarily better. While it won’t give you the jitters, it still it can still negatively impact your health. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, I’d say to drink decaf recreationally.
Better alternatives are green tea or Matcha which contains caffeine but have the benefit of L-theanine which gives you a smoother buzz without the jitters or coffee crash. I also developed a coffee alternative called ATP Boost which is a functional nutrition powder that helps energy production and mental clarity without any of the negative side effects of drinking coffee.”