A recent study explores how caffeine consumption impacts the risk of developing chronic diseases. Conducted using data from the UK Biobank, which includes health information from over 500,000 people, the research focuses on conditions like stroke, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes.
• Participants were divided into two groups: one measured caffeine intake in milligrams and the other measured coffee and tea intake in cups.
• Moderate caffeine consumption, defined as 200 to 300 mg per day or about three cups of coffee, was linked to a lower risk of developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases.
• Those consuming three cups a day had a 48% reduced risk, while those with 200 to 300 mg daily had a 40.7% reduced risk.
• The study does not establish a direct cause-effect relationship and omits other significant conditions related to heart health.
Understanding caffeine's effects is crucial as many people consume it daily. This research offers some reassurance to coffee and tea lovers, suggesting potential health benefits from moderate consumption.
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