Guest guest Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Is decaffeinated coffee healthy? Caffeine and nicotine are natural pesticides. I believe they’re neurotoxins. The reaction we get from them is the central nervous system’s response to the toxin. So caffeine is unhealthy. Is decaffeinated coffee devoid of caffeine, is decaffeinated coffee harmful in any way, and does the processing of decaffeinated coffee to remove the caffeine make it unhealthy? Thanks for any replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Implications of Decaffeination Methods The decaffeination process itself is not always innocuous. There are three common decaffeination methods: the use of one of two organic solvents, either methylene chloride or ethyl acetate; water extraction known as the Swiss water process or European water process; and supercritical carbon dioxide. Eighty percent of decaffeinated coffee is processed with solvents. The health effects of these solvents as found in decaffeinated coffee are not well known, but studies suggest that methylene chloride (dichloromethane) is shown to be carcinogenic,(1,2) and the National Cancer Institute’s list of chemicals labels it as a possible human carcinogen.(3) In the decaffeination process, the solvents are removed from the coffee beans, but residues have still been found in decaffeinated coffee and tea.(4) When water and carbon dioxide are used to decaffeinate coffee, a measurable residue is not left behind in the remaining beans, but high acidity and other phytochemicals found in coffee remain. Additionally, in the process of water extraction, unique flavor characteristics of coffees from different origins are blended and blurred water extraction due to the intermingling of the flavors from various types of beans in the water bath. Among the decaffeination methods, methylene chloride extraction retains the most flavor but leaves a dry taste in the mouth; both water extraction and CO2 extraction blur the flavor of the beans and ethyl acetate adds a sweet fruit flavor. Additionally, inferior beans that may be old or moldy are often used for decaffeination because the process can remove off flavors and mask the age or condition of the beans. 1 Lynge, E. Anntila, A. and Hemminiki, K. 1997. Organic solvents and cancer. Cancer Causes and Control. 8(3): 406-19. 2 Liteplo, R.G., Long, G.W. and Meek, M.E. 1998. Relevance of carcinogenicity bioassays in mice in assessing potential health risks associated with exposure to methylene chloride. Human and Experimental Toxicology, 17(2): 84-7. 3 National Cancer Institute website: http://epi.grants.cancer.gov/. January 2004. 4 Page, B.D. and Charbonneau, C.F. 1984. Headspace gas chromatographic determination of methylene chloride in decaffeinated tea and coffee, with electrolyte conductivity detection. Journal of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, 67(4): 757-61. <http://www.teeccino.com/PDFs/DECAF.pdf> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I wouldn't worry about it. Caffeine is naturally occuring in plants. If you drink more than ten huge cups of coffeee a day, then you have a problem. Its how the beans are extracted and/or brewed that are the problem and then what is added. Also black tea has more caffeine than some coffee brews and Cola. Plus black tea has tannins that some people can't tolerate. Drinking decaffeinated coffee that uses water extraction as oppose to Extraction by organic solvents is way better. Swedish coffee uses water extraction. check out the info below from wikipedia-------- Caffeine is a bitter, white crystalline xanthine alkaloid that acts as a psychoactive stimulant drug and a mild diuretic[3]. Caffeine was discovered by a German chemist, Friedrich Ferdinand Runge, in 1819. He coined the term " kaffein " , a chemical compound in coffee, which in English became caffeine.[4] Caffeine is also part of the chemical mixtures and insoluble complexes guaranine found in guarana, mateine found in mate, and theine found in tea; all of which contain additional alkaloids such as the cardiac stimulants theophylline and theobromine, and often other chemicals such as polyphenols which can form insoluble complexes with caffeine.[5] Caffeine is found in varying quantities in the beans, leaves, and fruit of some plants, where it acts as a natural pesticide that paralyzes and kills certain insects feeding on the plants. It is most commonly consumed by humans in infusions extracted from the cherries of the coffee plant and the leaves of the tea bush, as well as from various foods and drinks containing products derived from the kola nut. Other sources include yerba mate, guarana berries, and the Yaupon Holly. In humans, caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, having the effect of temporarily warding off drowsiness and restoring alertness. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` For more info,,,here are some links-- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7326839.stm , " ccmg1234 " <ccmg5678 wrote: > > Is decaffeinated coffee healthy? Caffeine and nicotine are natural pesticides. I believe they’re neurotoxins. The reaction we get from them is the central nervous system’s response to the toxin. So caffeine is unhealthy. Is decaffeinated coffee devoid of caffeine, is decaffeinated coffee harmful in any way, and does the processing of decaffeinated coffee to remove the caffeine make it unhealthy? Thanks for any replies. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I personally disagree with you. Caffeinated coffee is not bad for you. Studies has shown it is healthy for you if you do not over consume. I drink at least six cups per day, and I have no problem. The decaffeinated coffee is usually done by a chemical process. You can purchase healthy decaffeinated at certain HFS or Whole Food stores. I think it call swiss water processed or something like that. Irene C On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 2:41 PM, ccmg1234 <ccmg5678 wrote: > Is decaffeinated coffee healthy? Caffeine and nicotine are natural > pesticides. > I believe they’re neurotoxins. The reaction we get from them is the > central > nervous system’s response to the toxin. So caffeine is unhealthy. Is > decaffeinated coffee devoid of caffeine, is decaffeinated coffee harmful in > any > way, and does the processing of decaffeinated coffee to remove the caffeine > make > it unhealthy? Thanks for any replies. > > > > --- > > ********************************************* > Peacefulmind.com Sponsors Alternative Answers- > > HEALING NATURALLY- Learn preventative and curative measure to take for many > ailments at: > > http://www.peacefulmind.com/ailments.htm > __________ > > -To INVITE A FRIEND to our healing community, copy and paste this address > in an email to them: > > http://health./subs_invite > > _________ > To ADD A LINK, RESOURCE, OR WEBSITE to Alternative Answers please Go to: > > http://health./links > > ___________ > > Post message: > Subscribe: - > Un: - > List owner: -owner > _______ > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://health.! Groups > Links > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Decaffeinated does not mean no caffeine. I have problems with caffeine, because when I have some and then quit drinking the caffeine, it affects my mood tremendously in a very negative way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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