Q. Does decaf coffee really have no caffeine?

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A. Judith C. Thalheimer, RD, LDN, managing editor of Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter, answers: “Decaf coffee has much less caffeine than regular, but it is usually not entirely caffeine free. One study that tested decaffeinated coffees from multiple sources found that most eight-ounce cups of decaf had 9 to 14 milligrams of caffeine, as opposed to 85 milligrams in an eight-ounce cup of regular coffee. For comparison, one ounce of dark chocolate has about 12 mg of caffeine.

“For those looking to cut back on caffeine intake, decaf coffee is a good choice. Studies have shown it has some of the same health benefits associated with regular coffee. But people who must avoid caffeine altogether should be aware of the caffeine in decaf.”

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