The FDA has come out in support of drinking coffee, no matter what the Los Angeles Superior Court may think. In a recent judgment, the court has ruled that all coffee sold in the state of California, must be accompanied by a Cancer WARNING !! : https://pbfy.com/blog/enjoy-your-cup-of-java-its-good-for-you/
Current guidelines for coffee consumption According to the dietary guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, moderate use of coffee (up to five cups per day or a maximum of 400mg per day of caffeine) can safely be incorporated into your diet.
Not only the FDA but others disagree Frank Hu, who holds the chair of the Nutrition Department of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has said that there is no evidence that acrylamide causes cancer in humans.
In 2016, a group of 23 scientists attached to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, published an article in the medical journal, Lancet Oncology, stating the same thing.
Benefits of coffee Scientists may well have determined that there is no link to cancer, but there are some health benefits to drinking coffee.
Lower risk of Death An NIH study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine in May 2012, has found that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of death as they are less likely to develop respiratory disease, stroke, diabetes, infections, heart disease and to suffer injuries and accidents.
Decreased risk of cirrhosis of the Liver In a study published in January 2016, scientists investigated the relationship between cirrhosis of the liver and coffee. The study involved 1990 cases with 432,133 participants. The findings indicate that increased consumption of coffee resulted in a decreased risk of cirrhosis of the liver.
Decrease in the risk of dementia Research published on the US National Library of Medicine website in 2010, states that the short-term stimulation of the central nervous system by coffee is well documented but less well known is the long-term effects of coffee on this system. Studies have shown that drinking 3 to 5 cups of coffee per day in your mid-life years has been associated with a 65 percent decrease in the risk of dementia in later life.
Focus on Tasks During a study undertaken in 2007, researchers determined that caffeine improves your ability to focus and in performing tasks.
Reduces the risk of depression in Women Initial results in a study that the risk of depression in women decreased with increased consumption of caffeinated coffee. Further testing is required to confirm these conclusions.
Reduced Risk of Suicide Extrapolated results from data collected on 43,599 men and 164,825 women, in three different studies, concluded that there is a correlation between the consumption of caffeinated drinks and a lower risk of suicide.
Low Risk of Cancer Researchers have conducted over 1,000 studies looking at the effects of coffee, which contains antioxidants, on cancer. Recent results link drinking coffee with a reduced risk of certain cancers such as prostate, liver, endometrial and mouth and throat.
Is there such a thing as too much coffee? Unfortunately, like everything in life, the key to coffee’s benefits lies in moderation. Studies show that drinking more than six cups a day can result in a faster heartbeat. Also, research indicates that people that suffer from tumors should limit their intake of coffee.
The FDA has somehow come to the conclusion that Coffee is known to enlarge blood vessels which allows more blood to the tumors, which in turn encourages them to grow. (Maybe it's not the coffee you imbibe, but the sugar you add to it?)