What is caffeine-free coffee?
Decaf coffee stands for decaffeinated coffee in English, meaning coffee that has eliminated caffeine. That is coffee from coffee beans that have eliminated at least 97% of caffeine before roasting and mashing. The nutritional value of this coffee will be similar to regular coffee, the biggest difference is the caffeine content.
A regular cup of coffee contains about 70 - 140mg of caffeine, depending on the type of coffee and the brewing method. Meanwhile, each 180ml of decaf coffee will only contain about 0 - 7mg of caffeine. Therefore, although this type of coffee does not completely eliminate caffeine, the caffeine content is reduced to a very low level. Thanks to that, you can avoid the harmful effects of drinking too much coffee caused by caffeine.
Health benefits of decaf coffee
According to research published in Medicina, decaf coffee is high in phenolic acid, rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from free radicals. This effect inhibits the formation of inflammation in the body and slows down the aging process.
Decaf coffee has a positive impact on endothelial function. This is an important function for the cardiovascular system because it can regulate the dilation of blood vessels, providing nutritious blood.
Some studies have shown that drinking a cup of coffee a day can help reduce the risk of diabetes by up to 7%.
You may experience symptoms of heartburn and acid reflux when drinking regular coffee. However, this will improve if you use decaf coffee that has been reduced in caffeine. In particular, many studies have shown that regularly drinking 2 cups of coffee decaf per day will help reduce the risk of developing colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Decaf coffee also has the effect of enhancing liver function, detoxifying the liver, and protecting the liver from negative effects.
Side effects of drinking coffee without caffeine
Although less acidic than regular coffee, coffee that has decafided caffeine can still irritate the stomach lining and cause acid reflux in sensitive people.
Noncafeinated coffee can slightly increase cholesterol levels in some people.
Since decaf coffee is not completely caffeine-free, consuming too much can still cause mild restlessness or sleep disorders.
Drinking a lot of decaf coffee can interfere with the body's absorption of iron.
