The good news for coffee lovers is that according to a recent study by American scientists, maintaining the habit of drinking decaffeinated coffee can help keep the liver healthy.
"Previous research has shown that 'drinking coffee' has a positive protective effect on the human liver," said Live Science, citing Qian Xiao, a research team member of the Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland. However, it has not yet provided clear evidence of the effects of decaffeinated coffee.
To answer this question, Xiao and his colleagues used survey data to assess the health status of about 27,800 people, aged 20 and older. In the survey, they were given a physical exam, answered the questions. questions about coffee habits and consumption. Then, the team of experts analyzed blood samples to check the liver for four enzymes. High levels of liver enzymes are a sign of liver damage.
The results showed that people who usually drink from three cups of coffee a day have lower enzyme levels than those who do not have the same habit. In particular, whether drinking regular coffee or decaffeinated coffee, levels of abnormal enzymes in the liver were equally low.
According to Xiao, he and his colleagues will continue to study to determine which components of coffee are associated with this positive effect.
Several other studies have shown that drinking coffee can reduce the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver, cirrhosis or liver cancer.
