Research displaying that drinking coffee can decrease your risk of Alzheimer’s was presented at the 2014 Alzheimer Europe Annual Congress. This research was from the Scientific Information of Coffee where they discovered that consuming 3-5 cups of coffee a day could decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 20 percent. Coffee has this effect due to its reduction of inflammation that causes damage of brain cells that occurs with the growth of such health issues. Read more from the report presented at the 2014 Alzheimer Europe Annual Congress below.
The report explained that consuming a Mediterranean diet comprising fish, olive oil, fresh fruit and vegetable and red wine reduces risk of Alzheimer’s as the diet is rich in polyphenols. As coffee contains these compounds, it too can prevent onset of the condition.
“The findings presented in this report are very encouraging and help to develop our understanding of the role nutrition can play in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease. Coffee is a very popular beverage enjoyed by millions of people around the world and I’m pleased to know that moderate, lifelong consumption can have a beneficial effect on the development of Alzheimer’s disease,” added Dr Iva Holmerova, vice chairperson of Alzheimer Europe, in a news release.
However the observational study has not convinced all and raised calls for clinical trials before it can be proven.
In corroboration with the findings, researchers also including a four-year follow up study that looked at moderate caffeine consumption and how it lowered the risk of developing dementia.
SRC: Read more about how Coffee Reduces the Risk of Alzheimer’s at: www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/19468/20141201/could-coffee-lower-the-risk-of-dementia.htm