Research
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Coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of several specific cancers (e.g., liver, colorectal) and metabolic conditions (e.g., type 2 diabetes, gout).
Regular coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of certain cancers and metabolic diseases. This adds to the potential benefits of moderate coffee drinking.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
Consumption was also associated with a lower risk of several specific cancers and neurological, metabolic, and liver conditions.
Why this rating
Based on meta-analyses of observational studies.
Source
Coffee consumption and health: umbrella review of meta-analyses of multiple health outcomes
Robin Poole et al. · BMJ · 2017
DOI 10.1136/bmj.j5024
Meta-analysis · 218 studiesCited 800×
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