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Coffee can work wonders

ISLAMABAD: Recent research has found that two to four cups of coffee a day can contribute to a reduced risk of inflammation and cardiovascular disease, due to its high antioxidant content, BBC Television reported.

Antioxidants scavenge unstable molecules (free radicals) in the body. Free radicals contribute to oxidative stress, which, over time, can cause inflammation and other unhealthy changes in cells.

A study of more than 27,000 post-menopausal women concluded that coffee’s antioxidant properties might well inhibit inflammation and, consequently, development of cardiovascular disease.

It appears that routine coffee consumption, particularly decaffeinated coffee, substantially lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Among a group of 890 older women, a history of consuming caffeinated coffee throughout their life appears to have helped the preservation of cognitive skills – such as thinking, memory and comprehension – possibly due to long-term caffeine exposure.

An extensive trial – the Nurses’ Health Study - found that low levels of caffeine intake reduced the risk of Parkinson’s disease in women who used post-menopausal hormone therapy. In women who didn’t use this treatment, moderate to high caffeine intake decreased the risk of Parkinson’s.

However, the study found that six or more cups of coffee per day increased the risk of Parkinson’s in women who used hormone therapy. app

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