Coffee Prevents Liver Damage due to Alcohol by Up to 65%

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One cup of coffee per day reduces the risk of liver damage due to alcohol by 22%, two cups by 44%, 3 cups by 56% and 4 cups by 65%, showing that the compound effect declines slightly, but that the percentage is still remarkable per extra cup.


It was thereafter suggested that 2-4 cups of pure, filtered coffee per day would produce the maximum results, and that any additional cups would have a negative effect on the rest of the body due to the caffeine and acidity load.

The University of Southampton has revealed their findings after a 15 years study of liver cirrhosis in more than 4,00,000 patients, and coffee has come out as the top antidote to heavy drinking. It took multiple scientists and doctors to come up with their best solution to reduce liver damage, and all were shocked that a few simple cups of coffee had the most significant healing power.


“Cirrhosis is potentially fatal and there is no cure as such. Therefore, it is significant that the risk of developing cirrhosis may be reduced by the consumption of coffee: a cheap, ubiquitous and well-tolerated beverage.”


There are slightly more fatal cases of liver cirrhosis in males than females, and most prominent in individuals aged between 25-34, according to the National Institute of Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse. In the United States approximately 24% of the population engages in binge-drinking, which causes 88000 deaths per year. Of that, almost half are liver-damage related.

How do I know if I am drinking too much alcohol?

While there is no global consensus of how much alcohol exceeds the health limit, an average of governmental recommendations show that the benchmark sits at 14 units per week, which equates to about two glasses of wine taken daily or 8-10 grams of pure alcohol. Binge-drinking has proven to have detrimental and compound damaging effects on your body, with your liver taking the biggest knock.


The major symptoms of liver cirrhosis include:

  • Fatigue
  • Weight Loss
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Frequent Nose Bleeds
  • Visible Spider-shaped Arteries Under the Skin
  • Swollen legs
  • Severe Itching
  • Abdominal Swelling
  • Jaundice/Yellowing of the Skin

 

The liver is an organ which regenerates cells annually, and can recover from the effects of heavy drinking, which cause liver cirrhosis.


The scar tissue caused by alcohol damage can be reduced and healed back into health, and coffee is the perfect beverage to support its path to a healthy condition. Up to 69% of Americans are undiagnosed with this condition, and up to one million people die per year from it.


Diagnosis involves observing symptoms, and completing a liver scan at your local medical centre. By cutting down the consumption of alcoholic beverages and adding a few cups of coffee to your day, you reduce the risk of fatality dramatically.

Health Benefits of Coffee - Pace Hospitals
  • What are the health benefits of coffee?

    Coffee has numerous health benefits. The main ingredient in coffee is caffeine. A regular cup of coffee contains approximately 2.4 calories and absolutely has no fat and sugar. Coffee contains a many of micronutrients such as niacin, magnesium, and potassium. Research show that drinking coffee have a much lower risk of several serious diseases. Here are some of the health benefits: 


    • Boost the body’s metabolic rate by around 10% and helps in reducing weight
    • Give boost to your energy levels
    • Improves physical performance
    • Lower risk of type 2 diabetes
    • Rich in antioxidants
    • Lower the risk of heart disease and stroke
    • Helps in fighting liver disease such as liver cancer, fatty liver disease, alcoholic cirrhosis and hepatitis.
    • Helps cleanse the stomach and keep it free from infections
    • Prevents onset of diseases Such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s 
    • Reduce risk of anxiety and depression
    • Reduces risk of Cancer such as breast cancer, liver cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer and lung cancer
    • Reduce the risk of developing diseases such as gout
    • Helps in relieving physical and mental fatigue, and to increase mental alertness

Why coffee is a good option in liver disease?

Studies are still ongoing, but the previous nine extensive studies have revealed that the powerful antioxidants, the caffeine and the excellent anti-inflammatory properties contained in coffee, such as chlorogenic acid, kahweol and cafestol are the reason behind its remarkable effect on damaged livers. By reducing inflammation, healing oxidative and corrosive stress and giving your body a healthy dose of circulation-inducing caffeine, your liver has the chance to recover from poor lifestyle choices made over a number of years.


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