Study shows that people who consume coffee daily are 49% less likely to die from chronic liver disease compared to non-drinkers.
People who took part in the study drank two cups of coffee per day (Boy_Anupong/Getty Images)
Researchers at the University of Southampton, UK, found that people who drink Cafe They have a lower risk of developing liver disease regularly. Regardless of the type of coffee, even decaffeinated coffee can offer benefits.
The study analyzed data from 384,818 coffee drinkers and 109,767 non-drinkers. The liver health of these individuals was monitored for 10.7 years.
Subjects who drank coffee during the survey consumed, on average, two cups of decaffeinated, instant, or ground coffee per day. They had a 21% lower risk of developing chronic liver disease or steatosis than their non-coffee peers. They were also 49% less likely to die from chronic liver disease.
In general, coffee appears to be beneficial for most health outcomes. “This is not only for chronic liver disease, but also for other diseases, such as chronic kidney disease and some cancers,” said researcher Oliver Kennedy.
No one knows exactly which compounds are responsible for the potential protective effect against chronic liver disease. However, our findings suggest that a range of compounds may be effective.”
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