2 Extra Cups of Coffee Daily Linked to 43% Lower Liver Cancer Risk
New study links daily coffee consumption to reduced risk of liver cancer.
The Brief
- Drinking two extra cups of coffee daily is linked to a 43% lower risk of liver cancer.
- A meta-analysis found that two extra cups daily reduced liver cancer risk by 43%.
- Oncologists advise avoiding sugary additives and keeping coffee simple.
A meta-analysis published in Gastroenterology found that drinking two extra cups of coffee daily is linked to a 43% lower risk of liver cancer.
The study, which analyzed multiple research papers, suggested that coffee may help reduce oxidative stress in the body, though it does not prove causation.
Dr. Avishek Kumar, an oncologist, noted that several studies have linked coffee to a lower risk of certain cancers, particularly liver cancer.
A 2021 study of nearly 495,000 UK Biobank participants found coffee drinkers had a 21% lower risk of chronic liver disease and a 49% lower risk of dying from it.
Oncologists warned that adding sugary syrups and processed creamers to coffee can increase cancer risk due to inflammation, obesity, and insulin resistance.
Dr. Mark Ashamalla recommended using spices like cinnamon or cocoa instead of sweeteners to reduce reliance on sugar-heavy additives.
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