Daily coffee or tea consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia, according to recent research. A study involving nearly 130,000 adults revealed that moderate intake of caffeinated beverages is linked to lower rates of cognitive decline. The findings suggest that two to three cups of coffee or one to two cups of tea daily may be beneficial. However, experts caution that those who do not drink these beverages should not start just for this reason.
• The study followed participants for nearly 37 years, tracking dementia cases through medical records.
• Moderate coffee drinkers had a 19% lower risk of dementia, while high coffee consumers had an 18% lower risk.
• Caffeine appears to play a significant role in these findings, as decaffeinated coffee did not show the same benefits.
• The research did not account for the type of tea consumed or additives like milk and sugar.
Understanding the impact of lifestyle choices on dementia risk is vital for prevention strategies. As treatments often come too late, promoting healthy habits early on could be key in combating cognitive decline.
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