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Coffee and Antioxidants


			Summary

			Antioxidants - What Are They?

			Antioxidants - Latest Findings

			FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

			Interview with Professor Martin

			References

			Downloadable Resources

HEALTH BENEFITS : INTERVIEW WITH PROFESSOR MARTIN

Click on each question to listen and discover some exciting and surprising health benefits of drinking coffee in a discussion with Professor Peter Martin, Director of the Vanderbilt Institute for Coffee Studies.

What is the main objective of the ICS and how was the centre founded ?
If the ICS was founded by, and indeed is funded by coffee manufacturers and producers, how are you able to maintain credible scientific impartiality ?
What makes you believe coffee is worth investigating ?
Looking at the benefits you are hoping to find from coffee, what sort of compounds has your Institute been investigating ?
What exactly are oxidants and antioxidants ?
Are oxidants all around us, or can we avoid them by steering clear of certain activities, foods and places ?
How do antioxidants lessen the impact of oxidants ?
Do we get enough antioxidants through our usual diets ?
How many antioxidants are there in the average cup of coffee ?
Will taking too many antioxidants cause health problems ?
Too much coffee is traditionally perceived as being bad for your health, caffeine being blamed for everything from high blood pressure to heart attacks. Can you now say that coffee is good for you ?
What is the daily recommended amount of coffee to drink ?
Are there differences in potential health benefits between the differing types of coffee ?
What is next for the Institute for Coffee Studies ?

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