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Does Organic Coffee Cause Cancer?
There is much confusion surrounding the safety of coffee. Some researchers have even warned it may cause cancer while other research indicates it lowers risks of certain forms of it.
Acrylamide, produced when beans are roasted, has recently made headlines due to links with liver damage and disease in rats as well as suspected carcinogen status; one group has even filed suit to force sellers of affected products to post warning labels on them.
But is the concern valid? At least not yet. Two years ago, the World Health Organization removed coffee from its list of potential carcinogens, while other studies have demonstrated its ability to reduce liver and womb cancer risks.
At last, there’s an easy way to protect yourself against potentially cancer-causing chemicals: buy organic coffee! Conventional farmers use pesticides and chemicals on their crops – and those chemicals eventually end up in your cup of java! Purchasing organic crops won’t expose you to these nefarious agents, plus buying it offers additional health advantages as well as environmental ones.
Organic coffee boasts intense, authentic flavors without synthetic chemicals, which results in more vibrant and sophisticated brews. Furthermore, shade farming organic beans helps preserve ecosystems unique to specific regions while improving soil fertility and protecting the environment.
Conventional coffee beans are one of the world’s most chemically treated crops, absorbing an astounding amount of pesticides and other chemicals during their growth cycle. Not only is this harmful for the environment, but farmers who spray and handle coffee crop are exposed to these potentially toxic substances during harvesting, spraying, harvesting and handling operations – not to mention how these toxins leach into water sources and cause contamination to their immediate communities.
Organic crops are grown without these contaminants, providing numerous health and community benefits for farmers and their communities alike. The USDA’s National Organic Program ensures that your cup of joe is truly organic from start to finish; their seal serves as proof that no chemicals were used during processing or roasting of its beans.

