Regular consumption of coffee and caffeine, in reasonable amounts, could prove beneficial in preventing the development of various cardiometabolic diseases. What other drink could have such a protective effect?
Tl;dr
- Coffee could protect against cardiometabolic diseases.
- The risks of mortality are increased by these diseases.
- Three cups of coffee could reduce this risk.
A cup of coffee in the morning is routine for many. But did you know that this habit could also be beneficial for your health? Recent research suggests that regular consumption of coffee and caffeine may have a protective effect against the development of cardiometabolic diseases.
Obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, the list goes on. The growth in the number of people suffering from these diseases around the world worries public health officials. What is more alarming is the increase in the number of people suffering from more than one of these conditions, a phenomenon known as cardiometabolic multimorbidity.
Researchers from Soochow University in Taiwan revealed that people with a single cardiometabolic disease may have a mortality risk twice as high as those that are not affected. And for those with cardiometabolic multimorbidity, this risk can be almost 4 to 7 times higher. It is therefore essential to focus on prevention.
Numerous studies have highlighted the beneficial effects of coffee, tea and caffeine consumption on the morbidity of cardiometabolic diseases. But their effects on the development of multiple pathologies were largely unknown until recently.
The Taiwanese researchers used the UK Biobank’s extensive database to fill this gap. Their results are surprising: coffee and caffeine consumption at all levels are inversely associated with the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity. They suggest that consuming three cups of coffee, or 200 to 300 mg of caffeine per day, could help reduce this risk.
The study authors do not specify exactly how coffee exerts its protective effects. However, a comprehensive review conducted last July revealed a complex interaction of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, lipid modulator, insulin-sensitizer effects, etc. All of these mechanisms help reduce the risk of a spectrum of adverse cardiometabolic effects.
So your daily cup of coffee could be more than just a morning pick-me-up. It could be a shield against the development of serious illnesses. So don’t hesitate to enjoy your coffee, but always in moderation. With Health Destination.
