Drinking coffee in moderation has been linked to the prevention of diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and cardiovascular disease. However, high doses of caffeine can act like a drug and make your liver more effective at recycling cholesterol, so it's important to consume coffee mindfully and take occasional breaks from caffeinated coffee.
This podcast discusses the negative effects of coffee when consumed by people who are already chronically stressed, along with the societal trend of drinking multiple cups of coffee before midday.
High dose caffeine, at around 400 milligrams, has been found to make the liver more effective at recycling cholesterol carrying lipoproteins like LDL. This, in turn, can protect against cardiovascular and neurologic diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and MS, making it worth regularly taking inventory of one's caffeine consumption.
The speaker suggests occasional breaks from caffeinated coffee to resensitize the brain and break dependency. Coffee can activate the body's detoxifying pathway Nrf2, which is also stimulated by cruciferous vegetables.