Coffee reduces threat of Alzheimer’s, further study purports

According to some sets of data, it is predicted that the number of over-65s living in Europe will rise nearly eight percent over the next ten years. Whilst this is news to celebrate (as more and more people are living longer is a good thing), it must also be noted that those who suffer from degenerative diseases will increase in correlation. It’s an outcome that is unfortunately inevitable.

However – as we’re sure that long-time viewers of World Coffee Press and fellow coffee news readers will be aware of – a number of previous studies appear to indicate that a cup of coffee or two could help combat some of those conditions, especially Alzheimer’s.

Earlier work has suggested that consistent coffee consumption could reduce the risk of developing the degenerative illness by about a fifth.

Also, a recent academic paper claimed that coffee drinkers were less likely to suffer from dementia in later life.

Recently a further piece of academic work from Alzheimer Europe and the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee has found similar conclusions: A regular and moderate intake of coffee can help slow down the onset of Alzheimer’s.

The sweet spot is roughly four average sized cups of coffee per day.

The results were initially made available to attendees at an event in Glasgow earlier on this year.

“The findings presented in this report are very encouraging,” said Dr Iva Holmerova, the vice-chair of Alzheimer Europe, in a statement.

“Coffee is a very popular beverage enjoyed by millions of people around the world and I’m pleased to know that moderate, lifelong consumption can have a beneficial effect on the development [of the disease].

“[It may] help to develop our understanding of the role nutrition can play in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease,” she added.