We know that the liver is the largest internal organ, excess alcohol is bad for it and milk thistle is good for it. But how does this centre of metabolic processes get along with regular coffee consumption?
We have great news for you...
According to the latest research, regular coffee drinkers are less likely to develop liver disease. The study in question involved a total of 14,208 people aged between 45 and 64 years and lasted a whopping 26 years.
Their conclusion then was clear - people who drink three or more cups of coffee a day have a 21% lower risk of being hospitalised with liver disease.
A beneficial effect on the liver does not imply a curative effect
As many experts rightly argue, however, you cannot interpret the results of the studies to mean that drinking coffee will help cure liver disease. Indeed, it is not a miracle cure, but a beneficial preventive measure. Moreover, the beneficial effects of coffee are not limited to the liver. Coffee can also protect us from certain cardiological, neurological or metabolic diseases. But let's get back to the liver.
What evidence does the research tell us in relation to coffee drinking?
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According to the World Health Organization, regular coffee consumption may also serve as a liver cancer preventative measure. More than a thousand studies have documented a reduced risk of this dangerous disease.
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For some patients, drinking coffee has been shown to slow the progression of their liver disease.
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Coffee also reduces the risk of fibrosis and cirrhosis of the liver.
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These beneficial effects have been demonstrated for both filter coffee and espresso or instant coffee.
So we know that coffee is good for the liver. But it should not be seen as a therapy to "cover up" excessive alcohol consumption or unhealthy diet. Above all, a properly functioning liver needs a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet, proper drinking and regular exercise to maintain an optimal body weight. When you add a cup of coffee to the mix, it's only good.
Sources:
https://assets-global.website-files.com/61278f4a0fe77893a00f1f11/613ded54ee7de444aea87a5a_Expert-Report-Looking-after-the-liver.pdf
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5440772/
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