Surprising link between coffee and liver health

Knowridge ^ | 6-19-24 | Knowridge

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Coffee is one of the most beloved beverages around the world, not only for its rich flavor but also for the energizing effect of its caffeine.

Interestingly, recent research suggests that coffee might also play a role in reducing the risk of liver disease, adding another potential benefit to its list.

The liver is essential for our well-being, tasked with filtering toxins, aiding digestion, and regulating metabolism. Conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis comprise what we know as liver disease.

These conditions can severely impair the liver’s function over time. Consequently, finding preventative measures against liver disease is a significant focus in medical research.

Studies involving hundreds of thousands of individuals have indicated that those who drink coffee regularly, whether caffeinated or decaffeinated, have a lower risk of developing liver disease.

[dynachrome]

Whoo-hooo!

[dynachrome]

“The research generally supports moderate coffee drinking, around three to four cups daily, as beneficial rather than recommending high consumption levels as a preventive strategy for liver disease.”

[Robert A Cook PE]

I’m trying, I’m trying!
So far, I’ve cut down my coffee intake to pots per day.

[maro]

That‘s moderate?!

[kosciusko51]

pots per day 😆

[Bratch]

Great!

Morning coffee offsets evening alcohol. ☕🍻

[cdnerds]

I have liver disease due to MRSA. It was to the point they wanted to give me a transplant - I had jaundice bad - the whole 9 yards. Once the infection cleared (its never really gone) - it left a lot of damage. I slowly improved and now my liver function is pretty normal. I drink 3-4 cups of coffee a day and it has zero impact on my liver or test results. Then again I have been drinking coffee since I been 11 years old (I was a hyper child - Caffeine works the opposite on children before they reach puberty - so its calming) - im now 51.

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[wildcard_redneck]

Bitter food and drinks are good for the liver because they force the liver to cleanse itself by producing bile.

[Liz]

Thx.

[Williams]

not new therefore not “surprising”
but still good.

[MomwithHope]

Probably another good reason to eat pickles and sauerkraut.

[Rio]

Morning coffee offsets evening alcohol.

Science is grand!

[right way right]

Coffee does not wake me up anymore at all.

[Oystir]

A close friend was diagnosed with MRSA today while in a long-term hospitalization. It’s a bit scary. Kidneys are already compromised. Liver has a bit of damage leading to jaundice, too.

[Manic_Episode]

I do not believe it is possible to drink enough coffee to live forever but I shall try.

[HYPOCRACY]

This is not news. I thought everybody knew coffee was the best thing for your liver.

[steve86]

I haven't had three or four cups in my life!

[fuzzylogic]

I have a ‘detox’ month (eat liver healthy, no alcohol, etc.) once a year. Liver damage is reversable if not gone too far - in fact it can bounce back extremely quickly, just after a few days.

[moovova]

“Pure Blood, over-caffeinated liver for sale today. I’ll start the bidding at one million.”