Source: Fox News
Summary
A new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association found that drinking two to three cups of coffee daily may reduce the risk of dementia. Researchers analyzed data from over 130,000 doctors and nurses and found that moderately caffeinated coffee and tea intake lowered the risk of cognitive decline. The analysis revealed a “sweet spot” where it was most effective, with participants who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee having an 18% lower risk of dementia.
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The advice sounds familiar.
The relationship between coffee and dementia has been inconsistent due to limited follow-up data. This study used long-term data to account for changes in coffee and tea consumption over time.
The researchers found that caffeine is likely the driving neuroprotective factor, and that the cognitive benefits were most pronounced in those who consumed two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea daily.
This study joins a growing body of research suggesting that early prevention is crucial in addressing dementia, and that specific lifestyle factors may play a role in cognitive decline.
This guidance has been heard before, but the consistency of the results is reassuring.
The recommendation enters another phase, as the medical community continues to investigate the role of coffee and tea in cognitive health.
Author: Evan Null
