From Coffee Headaches To A Healthy Thyroid

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“To talk about caffeine, it’s necessary to talk about uric acid. Uric acid, synthesized in the body, is both a stimulant and a very important antioxidant, and its structure is very similar to that of caffeine. A deficiency of uric acid is a serious problem. Caffeine and uric acid are in the group of chemicals called purines.

Purines (along with pyrimidines) are components of the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, but they have many other functions. In general, substances related to purines are stimulants, and substances related to pyrimidines are sedatives.” -Ray Peat

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“Coffee drinkers, for example, have been found to have lower levels of cadmium in their kidneys than people who don’t use coffee, and coffee is known to inhibit the absorption of iron by the intestine, helping to prevent iron overload.” -Ray Peat

 

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“When the basic purine structure is oxidized, it becomes in turn hypoxanthine, xanthine, and uric acid, by the addition of oxygen atoms. When methyl groups (CH3) are added to nitrogens in the purine ring, the molecule becomes less water soluble. Xanthine (an intermediate in purine metabolism) has two oxygen atoms, and when three methyl groups are added, it becomes trimethyl xanthine, or caffeine. With two methyl groups, it is theophylline, which is named for its presence in tea. We have enzyme systems which can add and subtract methyl groups; for example, when babies are given theophylline, they can convert it into caffeine.

We have enzymes that can modify all of the methyl groups and oxygen atoms of caffeine and the other purine derivatives. Caffeine is usually excreted in a modified form, for example as a methylated uric acid.“ -Ray Peat

 

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“Cadmium (Cd) can be found in water, food, and tobacco smoke and has great varieties of applications in diverse industrial operations including electroplating, alloys, battery production, paints, color pigments, and plastics [1][2][3]. Toxic effects of Cd in the human body depend on the dose ingested, tissue distribution, concentration achieved in target tissues, and excretion rate [1,2,4]. Testicular functions have been reported to be compromised by Cd within few hours of exposure even when other tissues were unaffected [5,6], and compared to other heavy metals, Cd require much less time to cause damage on the gonadal system [7,8]. ...“


“Furthermore, caffeine protected testicular and epididymal tissues against cadmium-induced oxidative damage via upregulation of antioxidant protein expression. [12] Normal sexual and reproductive functions involve neurological mechanisms; hence, impairment in these processes may induce sexual dysfunction and infertility. The use of antidepressants has been associated with some sexual side effects. ...”

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232704990_Caffeine_reduces_cadmium_accumulation_in_the_organism_and_enhances_the_levels_of_antioxidant_protein_expression_in_the_epididymis

 

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“Toxins and stressors often kill cells, for example in the brain, liver, and immune system, by causing the cells to expend energy faster than it can be replaced. There is an enzyme system that repairs genetic damage, called “PARP.” The activation of this enzyme is a major energy drain, and substances that inhibit it can prevent the death of the cell. Niacin and caffeine can inhibit this enzyme sufficiently to prevent this characteristic kind of cell death, without preventing the normal cellular turnover; that is, they don’t produce tumors by preventing the death of cells that aren’t needed.“ -Ray Peat

 

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“Possibly more important than coffee’s ability to protect the health is the way it does it. The studies that have tried to gather evidence to show that coffee is harmful, and found the opposite, have provided insight into several diseases. For example, coffee’s effects on serotonin are very similar to carbon dioxide’s, and the thyroid hormone’s. Noticing that coffee drinking is associated with a low incidence of Parkinson’s disease could focus attention on the ways that thyroid and carbon dioxide and serotonin, estrogen, mast cells, histamine and blood clotting interact to produce nerve cell death.” —Ray Peat

 

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“The observation that coffee drinkers have a low incidence of suicide, for example, might be physiologically related to the large increase in suicide rate among people who use the newer antidepressants called “serotonin reuptake inhibitors.” Serotonin excess causes several of the features of depression, such as learned helplessness and reduced metabolic rate, while coffee stimulates the uptake (inactivation or storage) of serotonin, increases metabolic energy, and tends to improve mood. In animal studies, it reverses the state of helplessness or despair, often more effectively than so-called antidepressants.” -Ray Peat

 

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“Often, a woman who thinks that she has symptoms of hypoglycemia says that drinking even the smallest amount of coffee makes her anxious and shaky. Sometimes, I have suggested that they try drinking about two ounces of coffee with cream or milk along with a meal. It’s common for them to find that this reduces their symptoms of hypoglycemia, and allows them to be symptom-free between meals.” -Ray Peat

 

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“Caffeine has remarkable parallels to thyroid and progesterone, and the use of coffee or tea can help to maintain their production, or compensate for their deficiency.” -Ray Peat

 

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Though the diet recommendations in this article, below, are contradictory, losing 14 years of life eating “cheesy” foods, and then farther down “eat yogurt and cheese”, they aren’t disputing caffeine extending life….

“These so-called longevity pockets are: Ikaria, Greece; Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; and Nicoya, Costa Rica.”


“Interestingly, in almost all of the Blue Zones, they drank coffee or tea and wine.”

Want to live longer? 10 diet secrets of people living longest and healthiest

People in the earth’s five ‘Blue Zones’ live the longest, healthiest lives – here’s why, from eating more beans, nuts and sourdough bread to cutting down on meat, dairy and sugar.

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“Coffee, when taken with food, strongly inhibits the absorption of iron, so I always try to drink coffee with meat. Decreasing your consumption of unsaturated fats makes the iron less harmful. Vitamin C stimulates the absorption of iron, so it might be a good idea to avoid drinking orange juice at the same meal with iron-rich foods. A deficiency of copper causes our tissues to retain an excess of iron, so foods such as shrimp and oysters which contain abundant copper should be used regularly.”-Ray Peat

 

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Here is my coffee this morning, with sugar, flaky salt and the zest of an ORGANIC orange in my my cup, hot coffee poured over it and then hot frothed milk next, and then I topped it with Ceylon cinnamon sugar. So good!

 

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“A common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise of the world’s fastest-growing brain condition – Parkinson’s disease. For the past 100 years, trichloroethylene (TCE) has been used to decaffeinate coffee, degrease metal, and dry clean clothes. It contaminates the Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, 15 toxic Superfund sites in Silicon Valley, and up to one-third of groundwater in the U.S. TCE causes cancer, is linked to miscarriages and congenital heart disease, and is associated with a 500% increased risk of Parkinson’s disease.“

Scientists Warn: Common Cleaning Chemical Linked to 500% Increased Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

A common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise of the world’s fastest-growing brain condition – Parkinson’s disease. For the past 100 years, trichloroethylene (TCE) has been used to decaffeinate coffee, degrease metal, and dry clean clothes. It contaminates the Marine Corps base Camp Leje

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“Most of the caffeine in soft drinks comes from factories in China. Naturally extracted caffeine is burned out from heated-up coffee beans. But most of the caffeine used in soft drinks is actually synthetically produced in Chinese pharmaceutical plants.”


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“While the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee varies depending on the brand, type of beans used, and how long it’s brewed, coffee still has more caffeine per serving than Coke.

Coca-Cola contains only 2.5-3 mg of caffeine per ounce, and Diet Coke contains between 3.5-3.75 mg of caffeine per ounce, which is much less than coffee.”

How Much Caffeine Is in a Can of Coke Compared to Coffee?

Regular Coke and Diet Coke contain less caffeine than other caffeinated beverages, including coffee, tea, and energy drinks.

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“Though its been said the roasting process destroys pesticides, research now suggests that these chemicals actually penetrate the green coffee bean. Because of this, roasting often fails to eradicate the contamination, which can result in pesticide residue in coffee even after it's been brewed.Jan 17, 2022”

Mold, Toxins, and Pesticides: Coffee's Dirty Secret

Though your morning cup of coffee may seem innocent, it's likely hiding a myriad of mold, toxins, and pesticides. Many conventionally grown coffee contains health-harming contaminants like Ochratoxin A, Acrylamide, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Yeast, and Pesticides, which can not only cause...

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“Acrylamide is also classified as a probable human carcinogen by the US Government and has also been shown to be a neurotoxin that can damage nervous system function.

Acrylamide forms in starchy foods when heated to 250ºF or more, making coffee's roasting process (at approximately 385ºF) a prime breeding ground. In coffee specifically, acrylamide is formed in the beginning of the roasting process, but as the beans continue to roast, it breaks down. This means medium and dark roast beans are the safer choice.

The neurotoxic and probable cancer-causing aspects of Acrylamide are why the state of California mandates businesses including coffee shops to post a Prop 65 warning (aka Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act). This notice lets customers know that they're being exposed to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Here's how you can avoid acrylamide in coffee:

Opt for medium or dark roasts over light roast coffee
Choose arabica beans over robusta beans
Look for coffee that is roasted in a smokeless machine to reduce harmful compounds including acrylamide
Choose coffee that tests for the absence of acrylamide and other toxins”

 

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“First, conventional coffee is among the most heavily chemically treated foods in the world. It is steeped in synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides – a real mouthful with a bad taste. Not only does the environment suffer from this overload, but so do the people who live in it.Sep 16, 2022”

Organic vs. Conventional Coffee — Equal Exchange Resource Center

Even if you already choose organic in the produce aisle, you might wonder why it matters for your brew.

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“In the case of organic coffee, there are no synthetic fertilizers or chemicals used in growing or production, which means cleaner beans, air, land, and water. The coffee is grown with only organic fertilizers, like coffee pulp, chicken manure, or compost. Organic farms also combat climate change by emitting less carbon than chemical farms, while also sequestering significant amounts of carbon. As a bonus, organic coffee beans are richer in healthful antioxidants, and many people can even taste the difference. Your health, and the health of the planet, both get a boost.“