A study published in the journal BMC Public Health found that coffee drinkers had a 21% lower risk of liver disease and a 49% reduced risk of death from chronic liver conditions.
The health benefits appeared to level off at around four cups of coffee per day, with more pronounced effects observed in those who drank ground coffee compared to instant coffee.
This research adds to the growing evidence that coffee may positively impact liver health. While scientists are still exploring how coffee helps combat liver disease, they suspect it may be due to the beverage’s anti-inflammatory or anti-fibrotic properties.
Coffee Linked to Reduced Risk of Liver Diseases
Researchers analyzed health data from 495,585 individuals over an average of 10 years.
Among the participants, 78% consumed ground coffee, instant coffee, or decaffeinated coffee, while 22% did not drink coffee. Coffee drinkers showed a 21% lower risk of chronic liver diseases and a 20% reduced risk of fatty liver disease. Additionally, they had a 49% lower risk of death from chronic liver conditions.
Scientists suggest that coffee could potentially serve as an affordable and accessible way to reduce the risk of liver disease. Dr. Albert Do, a hepatologist and associate professor at Yale University, noted that this study builds on prior evidence indicating the benefits of coffee for liver health.
“There is previous research suggesting a lower risk of liver cirrhosis, improvements in fatty liver disease, reduced hospitalization rates, and lower mortality from cirrhosis, all associated with coffee consumption,” said Dr. Do.
Recent studies have also consistently linked coffee consumption to lower levels of liver enzymes, a marker of improved liver health.
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