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Is Decaf as healthy?Updated a month ago

Most of the health benefits are the same across the caffeinated and decaf versions, with only a minor magnification of effects in some areas due to the ‘entourage effect’. So you’re still onto a winner with the decaf.

The areas where decaf isn't as protective are broadly:

  • Liver health. Coffee is very protective of the liver. Those effects are more pronounced in regular coffee.
  • Cognitive health. Especially age-related cognitive benefits are slightly less pronounced in decaf.

I wouldn’t worry though, if you’re not a fan of caffeine (or it's not a fan of you!), the decaf is still packed full of antioxidants and polyphenols so is hugely beneficial. 

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