Coffee is usually what people drink to start their day. But according to recent studies, coffee is more than just a central nervous system stimulant. It is something that can reverse the negative effects of alcohol.
The results of the research were presented in the journal Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics on Jan. 25. The study was led by Dr. Oliver Kennedy of Southampton University, as posted by Nano News.
The researchers of the study found out that the more a person drinks coffee, the more his liver is getting healthier. Two cups of caffeinated drinks can reduce the risk of liver problems by almost 44 percent while four cups can diminish the risk by almost 65 percent.
"Cirrhosis is potentially fatal, and there is no cure as such," said Dr. Kennedy. "Therefore, it is significant that the risk of developing cirrhosis may be reduced by consumption of coffee, a cheap, ubiquitous and well-tolerated beverage," he added.
By the way, Cirrhosis is a slowly progressing liver disease where healthy tissues were replaced with scar tissues. In the long run, the scar tissues will prevent the liver from functioning properly.
Coffee has this complex mixture which contains hundreds of healthy chemical compounds. These chemicals are responsible for protecting and taking care of the liver.
Aside from keeping the liver healthy, the research also found out that daily intake of coffee can bring forth many beneficial effects to one's body. It can even reduce the risk of developing heart disease in the long run and help diabetics control their blood glucose rate, as reported by Parenting.
The research doesn't advocate heavy drinking. Better drink alcohol moderately as drinking too much can lead to different health issues. Liver problems are only some of them.
Drinking too much can cause memory loss, blackouts and anxiety. Long-term heavy drinking can result in serious mental health problems, permanent brain damage and alcohol dependence.
