A new study has found that drinking unsweetened, caffeinated coffee may lower the risk of developing dementia by 34 percent compared to non-coffee drinkers. Researchers analyzed health records of over 204,000 people in the UK and discovered a significant association between high caffeine intake and reduced risks of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and neurodegenerative deaths.
The study found that coffee drinkers who consumed more than three cups per day were at least 47 percent less likely to die from a neurodegenerative disease. However, the researchers emphasized that added sugars or artificial sweeteners may interfere with the benefits of caffeine, suggesting a potential connection between unsweetened and caffeinated coffee consumption and reduced risk of dementia.
Further studies are needed to determine if coffee drinking is causing a decrease in dementia risk or if other factors are at play. Nevertheless, previous research has shown that coffee may prevent dementia from worsening and potentially add years to one’s life. The study’s findings support the recommendation to consume unsweetened and caffeinated coffee as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/study-finds-coffee-linked-to-lower-risk-of-dementia-but-theres-a-catch