A new Alzheimer's mouse study at the University of South Florida has reported new findings that "an unidentified component of coffee interacts with the beverage's caffeine" and could be the explanation why coffee intake protects against Alzheimer's disease. The University found this interaction increases blood levels of a critical growth element and this seemingly is able to ward off or delay this dreaded disease process.
According to Dr. Cao, a USF neuroscientist, we get our daily antioxidants by drinking coffee daily. Since coffee is high on the list in anti-inflammatory compounds, we're already drinking protective benefits. Unfortunately, drinks, such as, carbonated drinks, energy drinks, or even tea don't seem to possess the same protective benefits as caffeine in coffee.
So, it's important not to forget our daily caffeine fixes (maybe 4-5 at least of your favorite??), along with some physical and mental activity. By combining these three, we can reduce Alzheimer risk or even delay it.
(Reference: Science Daily, June 21, 2011 -- Article to be published June 28 in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease)
This is really a great news and i think everybody should take a cup of coffee daily. I am a coffee lover and i know the benefits of coffee drinking and i prefer gourmet coffee most of the times. A research concluded that coffee does not likely pose any risk of cancer.
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