More good news for those who are believers in coffee! Recent studies point to more reasons why coffee is a very healthy beverage.
In a study by scientists at the University of Southampton, it was shown that “coffee” has the effect of reducing the risk of cirrhosis, “hepatitis” caused by alcohol abuse. According to the World Health Organization, up to 50% of cirrhosis cases are caused by alcohol abuse. But when scientists conducted a study, they found that drinking 1 cup of coffee a day can reduce the risk of developing this disease by 22%.
The above research is just one of many good effects of coffee on human health. Here we would like to share good reasons for you to drink coffee every day
1. Reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease
According to a study published in the journal Circulation of the American Heart Association in November 2015. People who drink 3-5 cups of coffee per day will reduce their risk of premature death from a number of diseases including: cardiovascular disease, neurological disease (Parkinson), type 2 diabetes and suicide.
Another study by scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health found a relationship between coffee and life expectancy. They conducted research and examined data on 208,000 men and women including healthy eating guidelines. In 2015, Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology and the study’s author, concluded in a press release: “Combining coffee consumption with a sensible diet can increase increase human life expectancy”.
2. Reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence after treatment
In February 2015, Swedish scientists announced in a clinical oncology study that: Breast cancer patients who drink at least 2 cups of coffee a day have a smaller tumor size. and reduced the risk of relapse by up to 50% compared with patients who only sipped or never drank coffee. This study was conducted on 1090 breast cancer patients.
3. Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes
An April 2014 review of 3 studies conducted over 123,000 over 20 years, researchers found that people who drank 1.5 cups of coffee a day for 4 years had a reduced risk of 11% chance of developing diabetes. In fact, people who drink 3 cups of coffee a day are 37% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers.
4. Greater survival for colon cancer patients
According to a study published in August 2015 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, drinking coffee daily can prevent the risk of colon cancer recurrence. After analyzing the results of nearly 1,000 people undergoing surgery and chemotherapy for stage III colon cancer patients, researchers found that: Daily coffee drinkers decreased by up to 42% risk of recurrence, 34% reduction in risk of dying from cancer or other causes compared to people who never used coffee.
Study author, Director of Dana-Faber Cancer Hospital, Dr. Charles S.Fuchs said: “If you are an alcoholic and coffee drinker in the process of colon cancer treatment, do not quit them. But if you’ve never drank coffee and want to start, it’s a good idea to discuss it with your doctor first for the best results.”
5. Good for the liver
In an October 2014 study conducted on 28,000 adults, the Journal of Hepatology Hepatology published that: “Those who consume more than 3 cups of coffee per day have lower liver enzyme levels than the average person.” . These findings suggest that ingredients in coffee may promote liver health.
6. Reduce the risk of death
(Sorce: Womansday)
