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Dr. Satchin Panda discusses the controversy surrounding consumption of black coffee or tea while practicing time-restricted eating.

“Although some evidence suggests that consumption of black coffee might be permissible (and even beneficial) during fasting, consumption of amino acids will likely negate any of the beneficial effects associated with the practice.”

“Additionally, caffeine is taken up in the gut and metabolized in the liver, activating metabolic processes in those tissues and potentially starting the circadian clocks. However, some time-restricted eating studies demonstrating health benefits have included black coffee in their protocols.”

“Flavonols (e.g., quercetin from tea, apples, and onions). Hydroxycinnamic acids (e.g., chlorogenic acids, abundant in coffee and many fruits and vegetables). Anthocyanins (blue/purple pigments found in fruits such as blueberries and chokeberries).”

“Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) include commonly consumed products such as soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks; coffee, tea, and water with added sugars; and some fruit juices, although not all nutrition experts agree on fruit juice’s inclusion as an SSB.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“Caffeine metabolism is very poor in infants, so infants of women who consume extremely high quantities of caffeine (750 milligrams per day or more, about 6 to 8 cups of coffee) could potentially achieve toxic concentrations of caffeine from breast milk.”

“Coffee contains a number of bioactive plant compounds including chlorogenic acid, cafestol, and kahweol, which have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects. Coffees vary widely in their preparation including decaffeination, roasting duration, brewing temperature, and filtering.”

“Caffeine is the most well-known component in coffee, but it contains more than 100 biologically active components - including many polyphenols. The benefits on longevity and lower risks of cardiovascular disease - the number one killer in most developed countries - were found in decaf coffee which does not contain much caffeine.”

“However, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recommend avoiding caffeine to reduce the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. Findings from a recent observational report suggest coffee consumption may reduce, not increase, the risk of cardiac arrhythmias.”