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Coffee May Lower Your Risk for Depression and Parkinson’s Disease
Coffee, depression and Parkinson’s…I love coffee, but have not been drinking it much for quite a while now. Part of my “clean eating” regimen.
I recently read however, that coffee and other caffeinated beverages are believed to decrease your risk of depression. This was according to a research study published in the journal Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. I also read where coffee may reduce your risk of developing Parkinson’s Disease and may actually help with suppressing symptoms if you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Because my father lived and died with Parkinson’s Disease, I am acutely aware of everything that might ward it off. If it’s a cup of coffee, which I’ve always loved, so much the better.
The article I read concerned me though for a variety of reasons. First of all, not all caffeinated beverages are created equal. The sodas that have caffeine are still loaded with sugar and chemicals. If they’re artificially sweetened, that’s not good for you either. Did you know artificial sweeteners actually slow down your metabolism? If you’re prone to depression, a serving or two can bring on a bout of the blues. The “energy drinks” that are so popular now are loaded with sugar and chemicals and are not a healthy choice either.
