A new study has found that drinking coffee daily, even in high amounts, may lower the risk of liver disease and liver cancer. The study, which followed over 354,000 participants for more than a decade, found that coffee drinkers had a lower risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Study Findings

The study found that the potential protective effect of coffee increased with the amount consumed. Participants who drank one to two cups of coffee daily had a 20% lower risk of cirrhosis, a 24% lower risk of liver cancer, and a 31% lower risk of liver-related death. Those who drank three to four cups daily had a 35% lower risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer, and a 41% lower risk of liver-related death.

The study also found that the risk reductions were similar for those who drank decaffeinated coffee, suggesting that the benefits may be due to the anti-oxidative effects of coffee rather than the caffeine content.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.