Research: Three coffees a day make the... doctor go away

Good and not bad at health those who drink three or four make them coffees per day, according to a new scientific study. Coffees, among other things, are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and early death from any cause. The researchers, led by Robin Poole of the University of Southampton, who made the relevant publication in the British medical journal "British Medical Journal", according to Reuters and the BBC, evaluated data from 218 studies (meta-analysis).

THE new study shows that coffee consumption is also associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, liver disease, dementia and certain cancers (prostate, endometrial, skin, liver).

Drinking three cups of coffee a day seems to provide the greatest benefit. Higher consumption is not associated with harm to health, but the benefits are smaller.

The researchers they pointed out that the study shows an association between coffee and health and does not prove that it is the cause, as other factors may play a role (physical exercise, smoking, age, etc.).

Experts stressed that there is no reason for anyone to start drinking coffee for health or disease prevention reasons. However, as Professor Paul Roderick of the University of Southampton said, "the benefits of moderate coffee consumption seem to outweigh the risks."

Moderate consumption is considered to be 440 milligrams of caffeine, which corresponds to three to four coffees. An instant coffee has about 100 mg of caffeine, a filter coffee 140 mg, while a tea has 75 milligrams.

New research confirms that too much coffee (more than two a day) can harm pregnancy, increasing the risk of miscarriage. Also, women who are at risk of fractures should limit coffee.

The researchers pointed out that coffee is generally healthier when consumed without added sugar, milk or cream or a fatty snack to go with it.

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