Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Experts estimate that people consume around 2.25 billion cups of coffee per day! But for all this coffee being drunk, you have to wonder if there is anything to gain aside from the quick energy boost. Today we will be talking about the health benefits of drinking coffee. Also, take a look at some of the myths and health risks of your favourite breakfast drink.
Health Benefits of Coffee
1. It reduces the risk of diabetes
In 2014, researchers who gathered data on over 48,000 people found that those who increased their coffee consumption by at least one cup per day over 4 years had an 11% lower risk of type 2 diabetes than those who did not increase their intake.
A meta-analysis from 2017 concluded that people who drank four to six cups of either caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee each day appeared to have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, including type 2 diabetes.
2. It reduces the risk of Parkinson’s disease
Various studies have shown that caffeine, which is present in coffee and many other beverages, may help protect against Parkinson’s disease. One team concluded that men who drink over four cups of coffee per day might have a fivefold lower risk of Parkinson’s than those who do not.
There was not enough evidence to prove that drinking decaffeinated coffee would help prevent Parkinson’s disease, however.
3. It also reduces the risk of liver cancer
Italian researchers found that coffee consumption lowers the risk of liver cancer by around 40%. Some of the results suggest that people who drink three cups per day might have a 50% lower risk.
4. Coffee and other liver diseases
A 2017 study concluded that consuming any type of coffee appeared to reduce the risk of liver cancer, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Also, one 2014 study suggested a link between coffee consumption and a lower risk of dying from nonviral hepatitis-related cirrhosis. The researchers suggested that drinking two or more cups of coffee every day might reduce the risk by 66%.
5. Coffee and heart health
One of the health benefits of drinking coffee is that it may protect against heart failure. People who drank moderate amounts of coffee each day had an 11% lower risk of heart failure than those who did not. Another study found that caffeine consumption may have at least a small benefit for cardiovascular health, including blood pressure.
The fact that coffee has all these benefits doesn’t mean you should go guzzling down gallons of it. Do everything in moderation and more importantly, prioritize your health, know your body, and know what works for you.
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