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January 20, 2017.
According to a study conducted by a team of researchers at Stanford University in the United States, regular consumption of caffeine would reduce the risk of chronic diseases related to age.
Reduce inflammation and cardiovascular risks
You drink a cup of coffee every day. Don’t stop, it’s great for your health! In any case, this is revealed by American researchers in a study published by the journal Nature Medicine. According to this work, caffeine, which is also found in tea or cocoa, would be able to reduce inflammation and cardiovascular risks.
To reach this conclusion, the researchers looked at medical monitoring and analyzed the eating habits of around 100 people. They were thus able to observe that IL-1-beta protein levels were lower in people who regularly consumed caffeine. However, these proteins increase the risk of inflammation. When the IL-1-beta level is low, the risk of hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure is therefore lower.
Diseases related to aging can be prevented
” Over 90% of aging-related illnesses, including cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and even depression, are due to chronic inflammation », Explained Prof. David Furman, who took part in the work. The mechanism of inflammation would therefore largely depend on our consumption of caffeine., but beware of abuse.
Drinking too much coffee (more than 4 cups per day) can indeed be harmful for the heart and lead to tachycardias. These accelerated heart rates can lead to unconsciousness. Which is not trivial. Too much coffee can also lead to hypertension. So like any good thing, consume caffeine in moderation.
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