Five cups of coffee per day reduce the risk of liver cancer
A recent study concluded that five cups of coffee per day significantly reduce the risk of liver cancer by up to 50%, Daily Mail reports.
The researchers looked at data from 26 studies that involved 2,25 million participants and discovered that the people who drank two cups of coffee per day had a 35% lower risk of developing liver cancer, while those who enjoyed five cups per day reduced their risk by 50%. Those who drank one cup were found to have a 20% lower risk of developing the disease.
”Coffee is widely believed to possess a range of health benefits and these latest findings suggest it could have a significant effect on liver cancer risk,” said lead researcher Dr Oliver Kennedy, from the University of Southampton.
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”We’re not suggesting that everyone should start drinking five cups of coffee a day though. There needs to be more investigation into the potential harms of high coffee caffeine intake and there is evidence it should be avoided in certain groups such as pregnant women. Nevertheless, our findings are an important development given the increasing evidence of HCC globally and its poor prognosis,” Dr Kennedy added.
”We have shown that coffee reduces cirrhosis and also liver cancer in a dose-dependent manner. Coffee has also been reported to reduce the risk of death from many other causes. Our research adds to the evidence that, in moderation, coffee can be a wonderful natural medicine,” said Professor Peter Hayes, of the University of Edinburgh.
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK saw 4,673 new cases of liver cancer in 2015, with experts stating this is mainly due to an ageing population as well as obesity and smoking.
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