New Study On Coffee and It's Effects on the Liver

[Seymour Flops]

More of the AI answer. Sorry a lot of cut and paste, but this is an important topic.

Reduced All-Cause Mortality:

• Overall Mortality: Several meta-analyses have demonstrated an inverse relationship between coffee consumption and all-cause mortality, meaning that people who drink coffee may have a lower risk of dying from any cause during a given period.

Important Considerations:

• Dose-Response:
  Many studies indicate that the benefits of coffee consumption are often dose-dependent, with the most significant reductions in risk observed at moderate levels of intake (e.g., 3-4 cups per day).
  
  
• Non-Linear Associations:
  Some meta-analyses have found that the relationship between coffee consumption and health outcomes is not linear, meaning that the benefits may plateau or even decrease at very high levels of consumption.
  
  
• Caffeine vs. Other Compounds:
  While caffeine is a major component of coffee, other compounds in coffee, such as phenolic acids, may also contribute to the observed health benefits.
  
  
• Further Research:
  While the evidence for many benefits is strong, some studies highlight the need for more research to fully understand the mechanisms by which coffee affects health and to clarify potential differences in effects across populations or with specific diseases.

My health habits have not always been the best, and I'm working to improve them. It may be that coffee has kept me alive long enough to finally get to work on growing old strong.

 

[excalibur]

I'm trying to get rid of the cream and sugar completely. Not quite there yet. But I am doing better!

Try Allulose, a natural sugar with basically zero calories.

 

[frigidweirdo]

Coffee Health Benefits​

Drinking coffee, particularly in moderation and without added sugars or creams, is associated with a range of potential health benefits supported by recent scientific research. These benefits include a reduced risk of several chronic diseases, improved metabolic health, and a potential increase in longevity. The positive effects are largely attributed to coffee's rich content of antioxidants, polyphenols, and caffeine.

• Coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, with studies showing that higher intake is associated with a reduced risk, potentially due to its antioxidants reducing inflammation.
• Regular coffee drinking is associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and heart failure, with research indicating a significant reduction in long-term risk.
• Coffee may protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, with evidence suggesting it can lower the risk of developing Parkinson's and slow cognitive decline.
• It is associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers, including liver, colorectal, and melanoma, and may help protect against liver diseases such as cirrhosis and fatty liver disease.
• Coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of death from various causes, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, with one analysis finding coffee drinkers were 17% less likely to die early from any cause.
• The drink may improve gut health by increasing microbiome diversity, likely due to its soluble fiber and prebiotic properties.
• Coffee can boost physical activity levels and may support weight management by increasing metabolism and fat burning, especially when consumed without added sugars.
• It may improve cognitive function and attention, with some research indicating benefits for long-term brain health.

AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts.

zoe.com
Is Coffee Good For You? 15 Evidence-Based Coffee Benefits

thehealthsite.com
Black Coffee Without Sugar Health Benefits: 7 Science-Backed Reasons To Drink Black Coffee Daily | TheHealthSite.com

healthline.com
9 Health Benefits of Coffee: What the Science Says

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So, nothing to say, your post is AI generated and doesn't even respond to what I said.

Well done for that pointlessness.

 

[SweetSue92]

Drinking Coffee Protects Against Liver Disease, Study Reveals​

A groundbreaking study from the UK Biobank has revealed that coffee appears to offer significant protection against chronic liver disease (CLD).

The researchers note that all types of coffee offer protection, including decaffeinated, instant, and ground varieties.

The findings challenge traditional notions about coffee and suggest that a daily cup could be more than just a pick-me-up: it could be a health booster for your liver.

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh Centre for Inflammation Research conducted a massive study, exploring the effects of various types of coffee on liver health.

The results were striking, showing that regular coffee drinkers had a significantly lower risk of developing CLD compared to non-coffee drinkers.

READ MORE HERE

Drinking Coffee Protects Against Liver Disease, Study Reveals - Slay News

A groundbreaking study from the UK Biobank has revealed that coffee appears to offer significant protection against chronic liver disease (CLD).

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I brew a pot in the morning. Drink a couple cups and save some in the fridge to warm up in the afternoon.
Caffein doesn't bother me and I've heard of various benefits. I hadn't heard about this one.

This is great information. The study might be new, but this has made the rounds for years now. Good news for coffee drinkers!

 

[Travis Bickle]

So, nothing to say, your post is AI generated and doesn't even respond to what I said.

Well done for that pointlessness.

You mean this comment?

"I wonder who paid for this research. The coffee industry, perhaps?"

There is too much research out there for it to be fake.
There may be some articles paid for by the coffee lobby but that does not discount what is real.

 

[frigidweirdo]

You mean this comment?


There is too much research out there for it to be fake.
There may be some articles paid for by the coffee lobby but that does not discount what is real.

And from what I read of the AI that you posted, A) it was AI, pointless and B) all it said were the supposed benefits of drinking coffee. It didn't talk about who PAID FOR THE RESEARCH.

The article claims that the authors had no interests to declare and "No specific funding was received for this work."

That doesn't mean they don't get funded by coffee companies though.

"Among 384,818 coffee drinkers and 109,767 non-coffee drinkers, there were 3600 cases of CLD, 5439 cases of CLD or steatosis, 184 cases of HCC and 301 deaths from CLD during a median follow-up of 10.7 years. "

So, there were nearly half a million people in the study and 3,000 cases of Chronic Liver Disease (CLD).

That's a small number.

Also the people they surveyed were ones who agreed to this study.

"invitations were mostly sent to people within 10 miles of the ~ 22 UK Biobank assessment centres, which were in urban areas. Around 5 million invitations were sent with 500,000 men and women aged 40–69 between 2006 and 2010 agreeing to participate. All participants attended an assessment centre, where they answered questions about medical history and lifestyle, underwent physical examination, and gave urine and blood samples."

That in itself causes a host of problems. Who wouldn't want to be surveyed? Perhaps people who are lazier, people who couldn't be bothered to go???

" Participants were excluded who withdrew consent (n = 22) or had a baseline medical condition that likely represented CLD "
So, those who started the test and had something representing CLD were excluded. Potentially this could mean that coffee drinkers might get CLD EARLIER than non-coffee drinkers, and were therefore excluded.

"Non-coffee drinkers were more likely to be non-smokers and teetotal but were more deprived and had a higher prevalence of diabetes and obesity (Table 2). "

Then we have this. The non-smokers were more likely to be from deprived areas and more likely to have diabetes and obesity. So, again, you have a problem. Why did these people participate? Hard to tell.

"Coffee drinkers in the highest category of consumption (i.e. ≥5 cups each day) were most likely to be male, overweight and smoke."

So, people who drink the most coffee are also the most unhealthy. Potentially also the most likely to get excluded from the survey.

From table 2

109,767 don't drink coffee with 927 cases of CLD. Or 0.84452% of the participants
54,883 drank 5 cups or more with 387 cases of CLD. Or 0.70578% of the participants.

However if you exclude the first 5 years it's 449 cases to 213 which is 0.40905% to 0.38845%, which is much closer.

So they seem to have done an okay job, however they've taken data that was not intended for this specific purpose, it was done by UK Biobank and then researchers could take a look.

So, this could lead to plenty of issues, especially with exclusions, which might just be getting rid of the ill coffee drinkers.

 

[Travis Bickle]

frigidweirdo Thanks for your analysis.
I'll keep drinking coffee.