Antioxidants in coffee, such as polyphenols and catechins, neutralize free radicals, reducing inflammation and the risk of cellular damage. Yet, the brew is not without its bad news.

Arthritis Care Research News Alerts. 2007;57(5):816-821. High uric acid levels in the blood are a precursor of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in adult men. It is believed that coffee ...