Scientists reveal number of cups of coffee that protects against diabetes and stroke

17.09.2024 22:27

Chinese researchers have revealed how much coffee you need to drink to protect against cardiovascular diseases.

Scientists have discovered that moderate consumption of this drink has a beneficial effect on human health.

The researchers shared their findings in a scientific paper for the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism .

The optimal volume is 3 cups of coffee or 200–300 mg of caffeine.

This volume helps healthy people prevent the development of chronic diseases associated with metabolism and the cardiovascular system.

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Three cups of coffee are a good protection against type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke, scientists emphasize.

The likelihood of developing these diseases is 48% lower than in those who do not drink coffee at all.

Their findings are based on medical data from 172,000 people.

But scientists point out that these observations are only relevant for healthy people.

There are diseases in which coffee should be excluded from the diet. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to consult a specialist.

Author: Dmitry Bobrov Editor of Internet resources