Habitual Tea and Coffee Drinking May Lower Dementia Risk
According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, consuming two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea per day may lower the risk of dementia by up to 15-20%. This finding suggests that regular consumption of these beverages could be a valuable tool in maintaining cognitive health.
Researchers analyzed data from over 130,000 participants enrolled in two large US public health studies and found that those who regularly drank caffeinated coffee or tea had a marginally lower risk of dementia compared to those who avoided the drinks. The researchers also discovered that caffeinated coffee drinkers performed better on objective tests of brain function and experienced slightly less cognitive decline than decaf drinkers.
The potential benefits of caffeine and polyphenols in tea and coffee may lie in their ability to improve vascular health, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress. Additionally, these substances may have a positive impact on metabolic health, with caffeine being linked to lower rates of type 2 diabetes – a known risk factor for dementia.
However, it's essential to note that the study cannot prove causality between tea and coffee consumption and reduced dementia risk. Other factors, such as sleep quality or lifestyle habits, may also play a role in this association.
Experts caution against jumping to conclusions and emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise, a balanced diet, good sleep, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption. While caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee may offer some cognitive benefits, they should not be relied upon as a "magic shield" against dementia.
The study's lead author notes that further research is needed to confirm the potential protective effects of tea and coffee on brain health. Larger-scale trials with random assignment would be necessary to fully understand the relationship between these beverages and dementia risk. Nevertheless, this finding offers hope for those looking to incorporate tea and coffee into their daily routine as a means of supporting overall brain health.
According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, consuming two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea per day may lower the risk of dementia by up to 15-20%. This finding suggests that regular consumption of these beverages could be a valuable tool in maintaining cognitive health.
Researchers analyzed data from over 130,000 participants enrolled in two large US public health studies and found that those who regularly drank caffeinated coffee or tea had a marginally lower risk of dementia compared to those who avoided the drinks. The researchers also discovered that caffeinated coffee drinkers performed better on objective tests of brain function and experienced slightly less cognitive decline than decaf drinkers.
The potential benefits of caffeine and polyphenols in tea and coffee may lie in their ability to improve vascular health, reduce inflammation, and protect against oxidative stress. Additionally, these substances may have a positive impact on metabolic health, with caffeine being linked to lower rates of type 2 diabetes – a known risk factor for dementia.
However, it's essential to note that the study cannot prove causality between tea and coffee consumption and reduced dementia risk. Other factors, such as sleep quality or lifestyle habits, may also play a role in this association.
Experts caution against jumping to conclusions and emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular exercise, a balanced diet, good sleep, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption. While caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee may offer some cognitive benefits, they should not be relied upon as a "magic shield" against dementia.
The study's lead author notes that further research is needed to confirm the potential protective effects of tea and coffee on brain health. Larger-scale trials with random assignment would be necessary to fully understand the relationship between these beverages and dementia risk. Nevertheless, this finding offers hope for those looking to incorporate tea and coffee into their daily routine as a means of supporting overall brain health.
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gotta love a good cuppa! 
research says that regular tea & coffee drinking can lower dementia risk 
by up to 15-20%! 
could it be the caffeine & polyphenols doing all the magic? 
vascular health, reduced inflammation, and oxidative stress protection - sounds like a winning combo! 
just remember to keep things balanced: regular exercise, healthy diet, good sleep, and no excessive booze 
. I've been drinking like 5 cups of coffee every day for years and I feel like my brain is still sharp as a tack 
. But seriously, it's nice to know that maybe all those cups of joe aren't doing me any harm after all.
. Have you ever noticed how some teas can be super pricey just because they're got lots of antioxidants in them? It's like, okay, I get it, I'll pay a little extra for that fancy green tea. But at the same time, I don't want to feel like I'm shelling out an arm and a leg every time I want to have a cuppa 
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I'm loving this news!!! Drinking tea or coffee regularly might actually help lower your dementia risk 
! 15-20% is no joke 
, especially when you consider how easy it is to incorporate these drinks into our daily lives - just grab a cuppa in the morning and call it a day 
, but this does sound promising. I'm gonna start making myself a cup of joe (or tea, obvs) ASAP 
- who's with me? 
. But at the same time, I'm like "hold up, what about all the other factors at play?" You can't just attribute this to the caffeine and polyphenols alone, you know? It's gotta be more complex than that 
. Like, let's be real, if we want to live longer and healthier, it's all about making sustainable lifestyle choices 
. But at the same time, if incorporating a cup or two of joe into your day can help, then I'm not gonna complain 
. Maybe there's more to it than just brain function 
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i mean, isnt it weird that researchers found that decaf drinkers did worse on brain function tests tho? 
. Don't get me wrong, exercise, diet and sleep are still super important but it's nice to know that a cuppa might just do the trick for some people. Still need more research though, don't want anyone relying on coffee or tea as a magic solution 
and I gotta say, it's pretty cool to hear that it might be good for my brain in the long run 
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just kidding! But seriously, who doesn't love the taste of coffee or tea? 
but this study is really interesting. I've always had 2 cups of coffee in the morning and sometimes tea in the afternoon so maybe I've been doing something right 
! The idea that moderate coffee or tea consumption might lower dementia risk by up to 15-20% is mind-blowing, don't you think? 
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️ I'm not surprised by this study, I've been sipping on green tea every morning for years and my grandma's always complaining about me being too chatty lol 
, but if it can reduce dementia risk by up to 15-20% that's pretty promising 
. Of course, don't expect tea or coffee to be a magic shield against dementia 
, but they might just be a tasty addition to your daily routine 
, and I'm curious to know what other findings the researchers will discover 
. In the meantime, let's all just enjoy our cups of joe 
. gotta be careful not to overdo it tho, don't wanna end up like grandpa