An international group of scientists from Canada, the USA and the Netherlands found a connection between addiction to coffee and excess weight.
According to experts, the tendency to drink coffee is largely determined at the genetic level.
Thus, in particular, in the human chromosome map there are areas that indicate the tendency of a particular person to be addicted to the said drink, as reported by Gazeta.ru .
As for the tendency to gain weight and love of coffee, a close relationship was found.
Experts' verdict
According to scientists, coffee drinkers are more likely to gain weight and increase their body mass index.
However, the researchers noted that the habit of enjoying coffee drinks alone does not indicate an increased risk of obesity.
Only if a person prefers to drink coffee with cream and sugar very often will he be prone to gain weight.
In addition, body weight is greatly influenced by the method of brewing coffee and other aspects determined by the external environment.
