Coffee ... Is It Good Or Bad For You?

It's hard to keep up with the good and bad things about coffee. The things we read about the effects it has on our health are contradictory. It seems one day you read it is good for you, and the next you read it is bad. Most recent studies say that "not only is coffee not bad for you, but it may offer some health benefits." Moderation (2-4 cups per day) is supposedly the key. So I thought I would set out in a post all the pros and cons I have read about coffee so you can decide for yourself if it is something you should have on a daily basis.

Pros:

As the major source for caffeine, coffee is a stimulant which could make us more alert and may improve our performance at work and in sports.

Reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's.

May reduce the risk of conditions such as gall bladder disease.

May contain antioxidants which lessen our chances of heart disease and cancer. (Some sources say it contains more antioxidants than Green Tea.)

May relieve headaches.

May lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

May help manage asthma.

Cons:

May be addictive (some studies say it is, some say it isn't). Withdrawal symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, mood changes, inability to concentrate, and flu-like symptoms.

May be detrimental to sleep, blood pressure, and bone density.

May decrease blood flow to the heart.

May lead to weight gain.

Researchers are saying that currently coffee seems to be more helpful than harmful.
Looking at my list, that appears to be the case. If you can think of any pros or cons that I've missed, please do share.