Millions of people all over the world can’t start their day without a cup of joe.  It’s what most people go-to for an afternoon pick-me-up.  If you’re like me and love coffee, please don’t feel like you have to stop drinking all coffee in order to support hormone health.  

Is it safe to drink coffee?

Caffeine has gotten a bad rep of being more of a drug than a food. It is said to be more harmful than nutritional. Contrary to this, studies have shown coffee drinkers to have better health outcomes than their non-drinker counterparts. The article Caffeine: A vitamin-like nutrient, or adaptogen, by Ray Peat, details some of the health benefits of caffeine. I have highlighted some of them below:

• Lowers incidence of thyroid disease, including cancer
• Protects the liver from toxins like alcohol and acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Protects against cancer caused by radiation, chemical carcinogens, viruses, and estrogens
• Increases...