Health, Microbes, and More
Once again, a recent study found that daily consumption of coffee has health benefits. Recent research found that drinking a moderate amount of coffee (2 to 3 cups of daily) or 1 to 2 cups of tea daily was associated with a lower risk of dementia and better cognitive function. Decaf coffee appeared to have ...continue reading "Consuming Coffee Or Tea Daily Associated With Lower Risk of Dementia"
The health benefits of regularly drinking coffee keep increasing. A recent study confirmed that consuming coffee on a regular basis reduces the incidence of liver disease and slows the progression of several liver diseases. The study authors write that coffee contains a number of bioactive compounds (e.g., caffeine, polyphenols, diterpenes) which have "anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifibrotic, ...continue reading "Coffee and Liver Health"
Good news for coffee drinkers. A recent study found that drinking coffee daily significantly lowers the risk of atrial fibrillation. By up to 39% in those who already have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter! In other words, coffee consumption is protective. In the well done study, participants (who already had atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter) ...continue reading "Daily Coffee May Reduce Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter Risk"
Many of us absolutely desire and need a caffeine containing beverage such as coffee or tea in the morning, and find it difficult to function without it. So, findings from a recent study shouldn't surprise us: morning coffee or other caffeinated drink boosts a person's mood . Also not surprising: the improved mood was strongest ...continue reading "Morning Coffee or Tea Improves A Person’s Mood"
Drinking moderate amounts of coffee each day is associated with a number of health benefits. It turns out that the coffee is also feeding a particular strain of gut microbe - Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus. Researchers found that more people who drink coffee daily have Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus in their gut microbiome (the community of microbes, bacteria, and ...continue reading "Coffee Drinking Alters the Gut Microbiome"
It seems that every so often another study finds that daily coffee consumption is healthy for a person. A recent large study found that daily drinking of 2 to 3 cups coffee is associated with a lower risk of early death (from any cause) and lower risk of cardiovascular disease, when compared to non-coffee drinkers. ...continue reading "Coffee Drinking Linked to Longer Life and Lower Risk of Heart Disease"
Some good news for coffee drinkers - daily consumption of coffee is linked to a lower risk of acute kidney injury. John Hopkins Medicine researchers found that daily consumption of coffee (at least 1 cup of coffee per day) lowered the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) by 15%. But those who drank 2 to ...continue reading "Coffee and the Kidneys"
Some good news - a recent study found that daily coffee and tea drinking is associated with lower rates of stroke and dementia. Just an association, not a definite cause and effect, but still... nice to hear some (more) good news for us coffee and tea drinkers. Researchers analyzed data from a large group in ...continue reading "Coffee and Tea Drinking Associated With Lower Rates of Stroke and Dementia"
Recently there have been studies with conflicting results about the health benefits or harms from coffee consumption. Overall, it seems like moderate intake is OK and beneficial for adults, but too much may cause harm. And avoid caffeinated coffee if pregnant. Yesterday I posted about several recent studies finding health benefits from daily coffee consumption. ...continue reading "Coffee Can Have Health Benefits, But Perhaps Harmful In Large Amounts"
Recently there have been studies finding health benefits from daily coffee consumption, and some finding possible harm. Overall, it seems like moderate intake is OK and beneficial for adults, but too much (over 6 cups daily) may cause harm. And avoid drinking caffeinated coffee if pregnant. Coffee has anti-inflammatory effects, and contains more than a ...continue reading "Drinking Moderate Amounts of Coffee Has Health Benefits"