3 cups of coffee a day: Unexpected effects on the liver discovered

The liver, an essential organ for metabolism and detoxification, is vulnerable to damage from many factors, including viral infections, excessive alcohol consumption, and diets high in fat and sugar.

Coffee, one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world , is loved not only for its taste but also for its health benefits. Now, in a new study published in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology , scientists have discovered a unique effect of coffee on the liver.

Discover the amazing effects of coffee on the liver

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3 cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma by up to 40%.

The study, led by scientists at the National Polytechnic University of Mexico School of Medicine, analyzed decades of data from epidemiology, clinical and laboratory testing, to clarify the protective effects of coffee on the liver.

The review analysis included multiple studies in adult participants, including healthy individuals, patients with viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and cirrhosis. Data were analyzed from coffee drinking habits, liver enzyme test results, histological images, and molecular mechanisms.

Results found that regular coffee consumption reduced the risk of liver disease and slowed progression to cirrhosis, liver scarring and liver cancer, while also helping to lower liver enzymes.

Specifically, consuming 3 cups of coffee per day has the following effects:

• Reduces the risk of fatty liver by nearly 30% and the risk of fibrosis by about 30%. Notably, reduces the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma by up to 40%, according to the medical news site News Medical.
• In patients with hepatitis C, drinking three cups of coffee a day triples the effectiveness of antiviral drugs.

Coffee protects the liver by preventing inflammation and scarring, researchers say.

They explain: The reason why coffee does this miracle is thanks to many bioactive substances in coffee such as caffeine, polyphenols and diterpenes, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-fibrotic and anti-cancer properties. Coffee reduces liver damage and slows the progression of the disease by regulating cellular responses, reducing oxidative stress and restoring metabolic balance.

Several other studies have demonstrated that coffee and its bioactive compounds impact inflammation, oxidative stress, and fibrosis, while also modulating hepatic fat metabolism and insulin resistance. Furthermore, coffee may alter the composition of the gut microbiome, contributing to its hepatoprotective effects, according to News Medical.

The study authors concluded that coffee is a simple, easy-to-implement strategy for preventing and supporting the management of chronic liver disease. However, they also emphasized that larger clinical studies are needed to determine optimal dosage and preparation.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/3-tach-ca-phe-moi-ngay-phat-hien-tac-dung-bat-ngo-voi-gan-185250923154645121.htm