Why not just drink decaf?
Even decaf coffee has at least 7 – 10 mg of caffeine per 6 oz cup. Decaf coffee brewed at coffee bars can contain twice as much caffeine because they typically brew coffee stronger than standard brewing directions. So if you are drinking a 16 oz cup of decaf, you may be getting as much as 20-30 mg of caffeine. Decaf coffee is made from highly acidic coffee beans and thus it is even harder than regular coffee on the gastrointestinal tract. If you have gastrointestinal problems or suffer from acid indigestion, you’ll find that eliminating coffee from your diet, whether it is decaf or regular, will help your recovery process. In addition, studies show that decaf raises the LDL fraction of cholesterol (commonly referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) by 8 – 10% in only 3 months, leading to an increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Studies have also shown that there is a higher incidence of people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis among decaf drinkers. Most decaf has been extracted with me
