Coffee consumption linked to lower liver disease risk

A long-term study tracking 355,000 adults in the UK for 13 years has found that high coffee consumption is linked to a significantly lower risk of liver cancer and cirrhosis. Researchers observed that individuals consuming five or more cups of coffee per day showed higher levels of proteins associated with healthy liver function.

The study, led by Hyunseok Kim, an assistant professor of medicine at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University, suggests that coffee may provide protection against fatty liver disease. This condition occurs when fat accumulates in the liver, potentially leading to inflammation, progressive scarring, and cancer. Kim noted that a “sweet spot” for consumption may lie between three and five cups per day.