Are You Drinking Decaf Coffee Regularly? (26 Million Americans Do)? There may be various reasons for switching to decaf coffee on a regular basis: caffeine may keep you up at night or be exacerbating digestive issues or it might just taste better! While decaf is considered an attractive choice by some, its consumption must still come with some risk as some chemical residue remains from decaffeination process can still remain and some have even been linked with serious health concerns.

Methylene chloride has been linked with both animal and human cancer. While this should cause concern, it’s worth remembering that the FDA has established rigorous limits for how much methylene chloride may be present in food – decaf coffee far surpasses these levels! Furthermore, its levels are likely much lower than what’s present in common household products like paint thinners or cleaners.

Good news is there are ways to reduce exposure to methylene chloride from decaf coffee: look for solvent-free and Swiss Water processed varieties made using water instead of chemical solvents like the method developed by Ludwig Roselius around 1903. Or for a more sustainable option, switch to tea as Cassetty advises. “Try finding one made from natural solvents or has a small percentage of organic beans.” She would drink these brands.

Other chemicals used in the past to remove caffeine from coffee include acetone, ethyl acetate and butyl acetate – each can be hazardous when consumed in large amounts and has been linked with stomach and liver disorders.

Decaf coffee may offer additional health advantages that make it a wise choice for certain individuals:

Water can help lower blood pressure and improve heart health, according to some studies. Furthermore, studies suggest it may increase insulin sensitivity and therefore decrease risk of type 2 diabetes; moreover it’s been linked with reduced risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among overweight and obese adults, as well as protecting them against cardiovascular events in those living with diabetes or high cholesterol.

No matter your health goals, enjoying decaf can be beneficial to everyone. And with many great varieties available to choose from, decaf can easily fit into a healthy diet plan if consumed responsibly and carefully read labels when selecting varieties suitable for yourself.