Dark roasts offer many health benefits. They are easier on the stomach than light roasts, as it prevents hydrochloric acid from building up in the stomach. Dark roasts contain the vitamin riboflavin and pantothenic acid which helps in your body's metabolism. Regularly drinking dark roast coffee can also lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and cognitive impairment. It also lowers your risk of liver cancer by up to 40%. Dark roasts also promote weight loss. If you are health conscious and cannot skip your daily caffeine buzz, dark roast coffee is definitely the move.