When people think of coffee, they usually think of its energy-boosting properties. However, according to some research, it may also offer some other important health benefits, such as reducing the risk of liver cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart failure.
Worldwide, experts estimate that people consume about 2.25 billion cups of coffee daily.
- Potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee include:
In the sections below, we cover these benefits in more detail.
- Coffee and diabetes
Coffee may help prevent type 2 diabetes and some other conditions.
In 2014, researchers who collected data on more than 48,000 people found that those who increased their coffee consumption by at least one cup per day over four years had an 11% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who didn't increase their intake.
2. Coffee and Parkinson's disease
Various studies have shown that caffeine found in coffee and many other beverages may help protect against Parkinson's disease.
The results of a 2017 meta-analysis indicated a link between coffee consumption and a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease, even among people who smoke. This team also found that coffee drinkers may be less likely to develop depression and cognitive conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
3. Coffee and liver cancer
Italian researchers found that coffee consumption reduces the risk of liver cancer by about 40%. Some findings suggest that people who drink three cups a day may have a 50% lower risk.
4. Coffee and heart health
People who drink moderate amounts of coffee every day have an 11% lower risk of developing heart failure than those who don't.
A 2017 meta-analysis found that caffeine consumption may have at least a small benefit for cardiovascular health, including blood pressure.
- Other benefits of coffee
- Reduces depression
Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily reduces the risk of depression.
- Strengthens memory
Recent studies have shown that those who drink two cups of coffee a day have better memory than their peers. Studies have also shown that coffee protects against the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
- - Stimulates metabolism:
Coffee is one of the most important metabolism boosters and contains few calories. However, ground green coffee beans help reduce weight and increase the burning process.