Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day tied to lower dementia risk
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- Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily is linked to a lower risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline.
- The study analyzed data from over 130,000 participants in the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-Up Study.
- Caffeinated coffee showed an 18% lower dementia risk compared to little or no consumption, while decaffeinated coffee did not.
- Tea intake also showed similar benefits, suggesting caffeine may be the active neuroprotective factor.
- Optimal benefits were seen with 2-3 cups of coffee or 1-2 cups of tea daily, with no negative effects from higher caffeine intake.
- The study found consistent results across participants with different genetic predispositions to dementia.
- Early prevention is crucial for dementia, as current treatments offer limited benefits once symptoms appear.