Health benefits of coffee: Myth or reality?

Abstract

Coffee is widely consumed and appreciated all over the world, both for their stimulating effect and organoleptic characteristics. Due to its complex chemical composition and the factors involving brews preparation, the consumer is exposed to a wide range of chemical compounds. Several, investigations aimed to clarify and understand coffee health effects, There is no evidence that moderate consumption could be harmful. On the contrary, some benefits and possible protective effects against several pathologies have been suggested. This review compiles the main conclusions related with, the "coffee and health" topic, reporting, when possible, the chemicals involved.