People Who Drink Moderate Amounts Of Coffee Each Day Have A Lower Risk Of Death From Diseases
Did you know that aside from boosting your energy, drinking coffee can also prolong your life? According to a study published in the journal Circulation, moderate amounts (or less than five cups) of coffee each day can reduce your risk of death from many diseases such as nervous system disorders, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Researchers explained that this effect could be due to the coffee’s naturally occurring chemical compounds, which reduce insulin resistance and systematic inflammation.
For the study, the researchers analyzed the coffee every four years of participants from three large studies: 74,890 women in the Nurses’ Health Study; 93,054 women in the Nurses’ Health Study 2; and 40,557 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. The team used a validated food questionnaire. During the follow-up period of up to 30 years, 19,524 women and 12,432 men died from different causes.
Based on the data gathered, researchers found that those who often consumed coffee tend to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes. To differentiate the effects of coffee from smoking, they carried out their analysis again among non-smokers. By doing this, the protective benefits of coffee on deaths became even more apparent.
Finally, the researchers concluded that regular intake of coffee could be included as part of a healthy and balanced diet. However, children and pregnant women should consider the potential high intake of caffeine from coffee or other drinks.
The Many Benefits Of Coffee
Helps Prevent Heart Disease
Helps Prevent Diabetes
Helps Keep The Liver Healthy
There were also studies claiming that coffee may help ward off cancer. According to a study conducted by Italian researchers, coffee intake lowers the risk of liver cancer by up to 40%. Some research even suggests that a person should drink three cups of coffee a day to reduce his risk of liver cancer by more than 50%.
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