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Caffeine Prevents Liver Disease

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the geeks-in-good-shape dept.

DC Jeff writes "The Washington Post reports that drinking two cups of coffee or tea daily may reduce the risk of liver disease. From the article: 'The study of nearly 10,000 people showed that those who drank more than two cups of coffee or tea per day developed chronic liver disease at half the rate of those who drank less than one cup each day.'"

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  1. That's because..... by N8F8 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The other folks are drinking booze instead.

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    "God fights on the side with the best artillery." - Napoleon, Marshal of France - speaking truth to power
  2. O Rly? by SilentOne · · Score: 5, Interesting

    How many people in the study were killed off by high blood pressure before they had the chance to develop cancer?

  3. There's the rub by Irishman · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The study shows protection for people who drink too much, are overweight or have hemochromatosis (too much iron). Basically, anyone at a high risk of liver disease. Otherwise it doesn't seem to do much of anything.