Yasmina Kattou, edited by Gauthier Delomez 06:09, October 11, 2022
The small morning coffee, very strong, very strong, with milk for some, has beneficial effects on health.
Eight out of ten French people consume this drink every day.
According to an Australian study published in the journal European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, two to three cups daily reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Strong, decaffeinated or even freeze-dried: drinking two to three cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by 20%, according to an Australian study by the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, published in the journal European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
To reach these conclusions, the scientists followed 450,000 arabica drinkers for 12 years.
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If the small kawa is so good for our health, it is not thanks to the caffeine but thanks to the other components of the drink.
No more than six cups a day
“This protection is correlated with the presence of polyphenols, with the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects on the arteries”, first explains Patrick Assyag, vice-president of the national union of cardiologists, at the microphone of Europe 1. “Secondly, at a 30% reduction in the risk of diabetes. Third, to protect the liver", he explains.
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In short, healthy organs and better longevity.
Drinking coffee decreases the probability of death by almost 30%, scientists say.
On the other hand, the study specifies for lovers of the drink that beyond six cups, there can be heart rhythm problems.
It is recommended not to exceed four espressos per day.