Moderate consumption of coffee or caffeine may help prevent major illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers discovered that routinely ingesting moderate amounts of coffee or caffeine can lower the chance of developing several cardiac and metabolism-related illnesses at once.
The study was directed by Dr. Chaofu Ke of Suzhou Medical College in China. According to him, consuming 200–300 mg of caffeine, or around three cups of coffee, daily could help people stay healthy and prevent these illnesses.
Data from the UK Biobank, which monitors the diets and health of more than 500,000 individuals between the ages of 37 and 73, was utilized in the study. 172,000 individuals without heart or metabolic disorders who were fully informed about their caffeine intake were the subject of the study. According to the results, people who consumed moderate amounts of coffee or caffeine were less likely to develop these diseases than people who consumed less of either.
Compared to healthy people, those who have cardiometabolic syndrome (CM), a condition in which they have many heart or metabolism-related diseases, have a 4–7 times higher risk of dying. According to this research, consuming coffee or caffeine in moderation may be crucial for preventing chronic illnesses and promoting healthier lifestyles.
The study, which was supported by the Chinese National Natural Science Foundation and other Suzhou-based health organizations, involved scientists from a number of Chinese and Swedish institutions.
