Regular Caffeinated Coffee Consumption Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

ISLAMABAD: (News Desk) – Regular consumption of caffeinated coffee may be associated with a reduced risk of dementia, according to findings from a long-term study that followed participants for up to 43 years.

The research, reported by the American Physiological Society, found that people who regularly consumed caffeinated coffee had a lower incidence of dementia than those who did not drink coffee.

The annual rate of dementia was 141 cases per 100,000 people among regular coffee drinkers, compared with 330 cases per 100,000 among those who avoided coffee.

Researchers found that consuming two to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily was associated with the most favourable results for brain health and memory. However, drinking more than this amount did not appear to offer additional benefits.

Caffeine May Play a Role

The findings indicated that the association was linked specifically to caffeinated coffee, while decaffeinated coffee did not demonstrate the same apparent benefits.

Researchers also observed a similar association among participants with varying levels of inherited dementia risk, including those with a family history or genetic predisposition to the condition.

Tea consumption was also linked to favourable outcomes. Participants who drank one to two cups of tea daily showed a lower incidence of dementia.

The findings suggest that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee and tea may be associated with better brain health and a reduced risk of dementia. However, researchers emphasise that an association does not prove that caffeine prevents dementia, and further studies are needed to establish the nature of this relationship.