HEALTH BENEFITS OF COFFEE: MYTH OR REALITY?

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2009

Authors

Rita C Alves (Author) Other; Susana Casal (Author) FFUP; Beatriz Oliveira (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Quimica Nova

Vol. 32 No. 8

Pages: 2169-2180

ISSN: 0100-4042

Publisher: Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 28 Citations

Scopus - 36 Citations

Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Chemical sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-S02

Abstract (EN): HEALTH BENEFITS OF COFFEE: MYTH OR REALITY? Coffee is widely consumed and appreciated all over the world, both for their stimulating effect and organoleptic characteristics. Due to its complex chemical composition and the factors involving brews preparation, the consumer is exposed to a wide range of chemical compounds. Several investigations aimed to clarify and understand coffee health effects. There is no evidence that moderate consumption could be harmful. On the contrary, some benefits and possible protective effects against several pathologies have been suggested. This review compiles the main conclusions related with the "coffee and health" topic, reporting, when possible, the chemicals involved.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12