Coffee intake linked to lower liver cancer and cirrhosis risk

Researchers at Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles analyzed data from about 355,000 people followed for roughly 13 years. They found that drinking five or more cups of coffee daily was associated with a 47 % lower risk of liver cancer and a 32 % lower risk of liver cirrhosis. The protective effect was observed for both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee. Adding sugar or artificial sweeteners slightly reduced the benefit, and sweetened coffee was linked to higher levels of a liver inflammation marker. The study, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, notes that participants were predominantly of European ancestry and generally health‑conscious, which may influence the results.