What follows is a quote from an article on decaff benefits. ,more info at link
"It's the end of the day and you've neglected to consume the recommended amount of coffee to prevent Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease, prostate cancer or Type II diabetes. Maybe it's time to settle down with a cup of decaffeinated coffee. However, does decaffeinated coffee offer the same health benefits as caffeinated coffee? The answer is a qualified yes. Fortunately, with or without the caffeine, coffee is rich in biologically active substances that contribute to its aroma, taste and color. Some of these have been investigated to determine which components of the drink are responsible for its well-documented health benefits."-psychologytoday source
Given that coffee was associated with longer telomeres, despite caffeine being associated with telomere shortening, that suggests that either some activity, diet, or action correlated with coffee consumption improved telomeres or something in coffee can not only counter the negative effects of caffeine on telomeres but actually move things in the opposite direction resulting in longer telomeres.
Caffeine itself has benefits, and thus some moderate amount of caffeinated coffee sounds reasonable. But additional coffee if it can be as good as 99.9% caffeine free and maintain beneficial substances might be of complementary use. It seems coffee in excess can adversely affect cholesterol, so one'd have to monitor cholesterol levels and see what level of coffee consumption is compatible with one's diet and physiology. But combined with other substances that have been hinted to possibly mildly enhance telomerase activity, it might prove synergistic.
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