Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. In addition to enhancing alertness and mental clarity, it offers numerous health benefits, such as protecting the liver, supporting heart health, and even regulating blood pressure and blood sugar levels. However, improper consumption may pose potential health risks.
Optimizing coffee consumption requires considering factors such as timing, appropriate intake amounts, and individual health needs to maximize benefits and minimize potential side effects.
Reducing the Risk of Fatty Liver
Research has shown that chlorogenic acid in coffee is a potent antioxidant that not only reduces inflammation but also improves lipid and glucose metabolism. This can lower the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). A meta-analysis found that regular coffee consumption was significantly associated with a reduced risk of NAFLD and a lower likelihood of progression to liver fibrosis (excess scar tissue in the liver) in patients with the disease.
Naiwen Hu
Naiwen Hu is a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician at Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taipei and a former Stanford Research Institute scientist. Hu has treated more than 140,000 patients, taught at an American university, and hosts a popular YouTube health program with 900,000 subscribers, as well as international wellness roadshows.
