Can Coffee Reduce Diabetes Risk?

While research clearly shows an association between coffee consumption and diabetes risk, scientists are unable to derive a cause-and-effect relationship. In one study, coffee was found to have acid chlorogenic and trigoline reduce the effect of glucose and insulin, thus contributing to the alleged beneficial effects of coffee.

The study found that the effect of drinking coffee on the reduced risk of diabetes may be counterintuitive, as coffee consumption is associated with bad habits, such as smoking or low levels of physical activity. Moreover, researchers have shown that moderate coffee consumption does not increase the risk of hypertension, stroke and heart disease. Scientists suggest that the caffeine contained in coffee stimulates the metabolism and increases energy consumption, and the constituents of coffee can play a key role in the body’s glucose balance. There are also theories suggesting that coffee may increase insulin sensitivity by mediating mechanisms related to oxidative stress in cells, inducing hormonal effects and reducing iron reserves. While more research is still needed on the effects of coffee on human health, information so far shows that coffee consumption is not as bad as previously thought.

source: ScienceNews.p

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