A recent study has shown that regular but moderate consumption of this popular beverage reduces the risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease. We are talking about coffee.
Regular consumption of coffee
Coffee helps in the prevention of a number of diseases – type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease and stroke. Research results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
How tells Medical news Today, citing the researchers' findings, found that people who drank three cups of coffee or 200-300 milligrams of caffeine daily had 48.1% lower risk of developing new cardiometabolic diseases compared to those who consumed almost no caffeine. In the case of consuming less caffeine, 100 mg daily, the risk rate was reduced by only 40.7%.
Cardiometabolic diseases – what is it
Ga group of common but often preventable conditions that include heart attack, stroke, diabetes, insulin resistance, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease are united under the term cardiometabolic diseases. These conditions are directly related to the functioning of the cardiovascular and metabolic systems. Having one of them doubles the risk of death, and having several at the same time can increase the risk of death by seven times.People with cardiometabolic multimorbidity have a higher risk of loss of physical function and experience stress more often.
Research on the effects of coffee
The study, based on UK Biobank data, involved more than 500,000 people aged 37 to 73. Participants provided information about their health: medical histories, hospital data, and self-reports of caffeine consumptionAfter selecting those who provided complete information about their caffeine consumption, the researchers analyzed data from more than 360,000 people.
Not just caffeine
Coffee and tea contain hundreds of different bioactive compounds, such as: flavonoids and polyphenolswhich have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These substances can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. They can also help the body use insulin better, which is very important for preventing type 2 diabetes.
The researchers noted that despite the beneficial properties of coffee and tea, other caffeinated drinks – energy drinks and carbonated drinks – do not have such a positive effectThe high sugar content in them can neutralize any beneficial properties of caffeine.
Remember moderation
The many benefits of caffeine are no reason to consume the stimulant in immoderate quantities, doctors warn. The safe daily dose of caffeine for healthy adults is up to 400 mg, which is equivalent to about 4-5 cups of coffee.recommends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
It is important to note that caffeine consumption is not suitable for everyone. It is recommended to limit it for people who have:
- high blood pressure,
- cardiac arrhythmias,
- stomach ulcers,
- anxiety disorders,
- pregnancy.
Caffeine and glucose levels
An interesting aspect related to diabetes. Caffeine may temporarily raise blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. This is due to decreased insulin sensitivity, which results in a slight increase in post-meal glucose levels. However, despite this side effect, the overall effect of moderate caffeine consumption appears to be beneficial in reducing the risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases.
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