Posted on 12/16/2023 8:17:20 PM PST by Uncle Miltie
That morning cup of Joe may do more than perk you up for the day; it could protect against infection from different COVID variants.
Your coffee habit may be doing double duty: jumpstarting your mornings and providing COVID-19 protection, according to a recent study.
New research reveals that coffee, enjoyed worldwide for its signature fragrance and flavor, may fend off illness by preventing binding of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in cells. Coffee—Regardless of Brew—Lowers Risk Previous research shows that a diet rich in polyphenols, compounds in plants with antioxidant properties, may boost immune function and reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms. A recent study published in Cell & Bioscience went further and examined whether drinking coffee, which contains polyphenols, could also reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection.
Researchers conducted lab testing of human cells and a trial with 64 participants infected with a SARS-CoV-2 pseudo-virus.
The lab tests found that coffee inhibited multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants by preventing viral binding to the ACE2 receptor and reducing the activity of proteins linked to severe illness.
“Put simply, it kept the virus from getting the foothold needed to cause infection,” Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a board-certified internist, author, and director of the Practitioners Alliance Network, and not associated with the study, told The Epoch Times.
In the human trial, one to two cups of coffee daily inhibited infection across variants, including delta and omicron. The effect was consistent for various coffee types, including ground, instant, caffeinated, and decaffeinated.
The authors suggested coffee could be an effective dietary strategy to prevent COVID-19. Coffee Tied to Reduced Risk in Prior Large Study The new study had few human participants but adds to evidence from a much larger 2021 Northwestern University study.
Researchers analyzed data from the UK Biobank, a large-scale biomedical database, entailing the dietary behaviors of almost 38,000 people between 2006 and 2010 to determine if their past diet impacted their COVID-19 infection risk in 2020.
They found that drinking at least one cup of coffee per day was linked to a 10 percent lower risk of COVID-19 infection compared to lower daily coffee consumption.
Additionally, the study found that eating vegetables was also associated with lower infection risk; about ¾ cup of non-potato vegetables daily appeared protective. However, researchers also discovered that less than half a daily serving of processed meat (but not red meat) increased the risk of COVID infection. Coffee’s Other Health Benefits The following are three significant health benefits already associated with drinking coffee: A lower risk for stroke, reduced risk for death from cardiovascular disease (CVD), and a 21 percent reduction in risk for death from all causes. A lower risk of developing ...
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Easy but Powerful Ways to Boost Immunity Though coffee may offer protection, there are more powerful ways to prevent COVID-19, according to Dr. Teitelbaum.
In households where somebody gets the disease, 1 in 6 other members will also catch it on average. This shows our own immunity is “way more important” than viral exposure, he said.
Three effective ways to easily boost the immune system include the following: 1. Take Vitamins Deficiencies in immunity-influencing vitamins A, C, D, and E and zinc can increase susceptibility to infections. Dr. Teitelbaum recommends a multivitamin plus elderberry and zinc supplements. “These dramatically improved immunity,” he said. 2. Stay Hydrated “The part of the immune system that initially fights COVID is like our Navy,” Dr. Teitelbaum said. “It works poorly in dry dock.”
Research shows dehydration can reduce disease-fighting capability. But don’t reach for sugar-sweetened drinks. “The amount of sugar in one can of soda or orange juice can decrease immune function by 30 percent for three hours,” Dr. Teitelbaum said. 3. Get Enough Sleep Inadequate sleep substantially reduces our ability to fight illness. The optimal sleep duration is seven to eight hours nightly for most adults, nine to 10 for teenagers, and 10 or more for school-aged children.
While offering potential benefits, excessive coffee intake (over four cups a day) can cause adverse effects like insomnia, rapid heartbeat, and tremors. It’s important to moderate coffee consumption and avoid adding excessive sugar, as this increases obesity and diabetes risks.
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A bit of honeyCOMB in my coffee everyday, along with wedges of apple in the evening.
I throw in a couple of dead wasps for good measure.
Wasps are immune from covid.
A recent study published in Cell & Bioscience
It already has been.
The study did not say coffee works better than the vaccine.
Some really good news...thanks for posting.
No, it didn’t. What’s your point?
It said “1 to 2 Cups of Coffee May Inhibit COVID Infection”
Again, what’s your point?
Sigh.
The post I was responding to did.
Cmon, really?
I call bullshit. I drink 4-6 cups of coffee every day and I've had the CHINA VIRUS 3x.
This "study" is complete crap. Who paid for it, Juan Valdez?!
Well coffee is full of antioxidants and polyphenols, plus coffee is considered part of daily water consumption. So keeping hydrated and getting the benefit of coffee is a twofer. If you want a 3fer , add one tablespoon of Hershey 100% unsweetened Cacao Powder to the coffee. All kinds of good things for ya in Cocoa Powder. No more than 2 tablespoons a day.
Post 31 was supposed to be to you.
You never had COVID. It’s a hoax. You fell for it.
Don’t care about COVID anymore than the flu or pneumonia. If you are old enough to remember when Moses was in diapers maybe you should care a bit more about all three. As for myself, leave COVID worries to the germophobes in worthless face diapers.
It would have been worse for you if not for the coffee. 😝
Coffee grounds. Duh!
Let this be a wake-up call for everybody!................
Your proof of that statement is exactly what?
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