May 18: IN A CAPSULE
- Posted by CERC India
- Posted in may-18
The benefits of three cups of coffeeÂ
Good for health
Moderate coffee drinking is safe and three to four cups a day may have some health benefits. This conclusion is based on a large review of studies in the BMJ carried out by University of Southampton researchers.
People who drank about three cups of coffee a day appeared to have a lower risk of getting heart problems or dying from them. The strongest benefits of coffee consumption were seen in reduced risks of liver disease, including cancer. However, rigorous clinical trials on coffee intake are needed to confirm these potential health benefits.
Moderate drinking