Health Benefits Of Coffee Remain In Decaf Version

Hello dear readers and welcome to our monthly column. We have a lot to talk about, so let's dive in.

In the coffee column, we discussed studies that linked daily coffee consumption to lower rates of cognitive decline. This raised a question for the reader. “Does drinking decaffeinated coffee offer the same health benefits as regular coffee? she asked. “I'm 71 and rarely drink 'real' coffee. It would be nice to get the same health benefits from decaffeinated coffee."

This is a difficult question because not all studies on the health benefits of coffee distinguish between deca and strong coffee, or do not include deca at all. However, a review of coffee research using Deca found that many of the same health benefits can be found in both beverages. These include the reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, some neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline. The health benefits of coffee are due to the presence of many organic compounds and antioxidants. It has been found that even after the chemical decaffeination process, most of these compounds remain in the decaffeinated coffee.

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We recently wrote about a study that showed that people with naturally red hair may have a higher tolerance to painkillers than the rest of the population. This means redheads may need higher doses of some pain relievers and anesthetics. This prompted a Pennsylvania reader to write a letter about her late husband's grief. "He suffered from chronic pain related to degenerative arthritis, but the doses of pain medication he was prescribed never worked," he wrote. “Doctors were reluctant (to increase it) because of a serious addiction problem. He was a real red - his trademark was a red beard. Perhaps this study will help explain his pain pathway."

Because the gut microbiome is a popular topic in our columns, we often talk about the colon. It prompted a question from a reader with a family history of colon cancer. "Do they all have the same colon diameter and length, or does it match their height or weight? They asked. "Several aunts and uncles died of colon cancer and their tumors were very high. I'm always afraid that the doctor won't go far enough with a colonoscopy.

The large intestine, shaped like an inverted U, is the last part of the digestive tract. There is a relationship between the height and length of the colon. Women also tend to have longer colons than men. A lump in the colon, known as a hepatic bend, can be difficult to examine during a colonoscopy if it is too sharp or too tight. In these patients, it may be helpful to use a smaller pediatric colonoscope. Tell your doctor about your family history and ask if this option is right for you.

Thanks, as always, to everyone who took the time to write. We are glad to hear from them. And those self-proclaimed "elders" who wrote to thank us for the flatulence column - very cheeky but you made us laugh.

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