I have read this again, still cannot say I agree with the findings of this study. But still, I am open to read facts to change my mind. Just because I do not agree doesn't mean the study is wrong, and a lot in the article is generalities, and generalities don't make a study correct. This is something everyone must make up their own minds if they agree or not.

There have been other studies suggesting similar benefits associated with coffee (aside from caffeine) consumption. Most of these positive effects can come from extraneous variables like becoming more physically active when taking a stimulant, or in my case, the taste and smell of coffee relaxes my mind. Maybe the bowel stimulating effect does something for some folks. With my aortic stenosis (still waiting for TAVR) and having had one episode of paroxysmal AF I limit my intake to 1-2 cups per day of half caffeinated and make an effort to stay well hydrated with herbal teas and water. My BMI is in the low- normal range now, but when I was 20# heavier I was consuming a lot more coffee (full caffeine).

I can see where the propensity of having less fat in coffee drinkers exist. This is something I will need to ponder ( I have been a coffee drinker for years, and up until about a year ago I have been at least 50 pounds overweight ). I will read through this again a little later.

Thanks Cliff3 💖🙏🏾