Alan Rozanski

“[But] coffee’s polyphenols may reduce inflammation and help the body process blood sugar, and coffee consumption has been associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, an important risk factor for heart disease.”

Alan Rozanski · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-14

Dr. Rozanski suggests coffee's polyphenols may reduce inflammation and lower type 2 diabetes risk.

“We don’t know for certain because most studies show an association, not cause and effect,”

Alan Rozanski · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-14

Dr. Rozanski notes that most coffee studies show association rather than cause and effect.

“But if even one or two cups cause palpitations, anxiety or poor sleep, cut back. Decaf retains many of coffee’s polyphenols and is a good alternative.”

Alan Rozanski · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-14

Dr. Rozanski advises cutting back if coffee causes palpitations or poor sleep, and suggests decaf as an alternative.

“Most of the observed benefit occurs around two to four cups, so there’s no reason to push toward five,”

Alan Rozanski · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-14

Dr. Rozanski notes that most heart benefits occur at two to four cups, so there is no need to increase to five.