A recent study has revealed that drinking coffee without adding sugar can significantly reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 30 percent.
Researchers found that while coffee is widely consumed for its stimulating effects, its health benefits go beyond just boosting energy. The study suggests that consuming coffee without added sugar may play a protective role in brain health.
The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, examined data obtained from the UK Biobank, involving over 200,000 participants aged 40 to 69 years. Researchers categorized coffee consumption into four groups; unsweetened coffee, sugar-sweetened coffee, artificially sweetened coffee, and non-coffee drinkers.
The result was remarkable. Participants who drank unsweetened coffee had a 29–30 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and Parkinson’s diseases, compared to non-coffee drinkers. Moreover, these people also had a 43 percent lower risk of dying from these conditions.
Neurodegenerative diseases are progressive diseases that impact memory, critical thinking, daily tasks, and eventually cause death. So, the fatality of these diseases is also somewhat lowered. However, having sweetened coffee did not demonstrate similar protective benefits.
Similarly, decaf coffee also showed protective measures, reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases by 34-37 percent, and lowering dying risks by 47 percent.
Say ‘NO’ to sugar
Sugar is a major red flag, with health experts cautioning against its excessive consumption. Adding sweeteners to coffee may make it sweet and delicious, but has no real health benefits. Instead, by opting for unsweetened coffee, one can safeguard brain health and enhance longevity. Every dietary choice matters in the long run.
