New research published Wednesday found that drinking a shot of espresso could lower a person’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at the University of Verona in Italy analyzed compounds in espresso, which are made from coffee beans, and how they affected a protein called Tau, which plays a role in the development of Alzheimer’s. The protein can clump together, leading to symptoms of the disease such as memory loss.
As the concentration of the espresso extract grew, the team found the proteins didn’t form large tangles. Researchers said this showed signs that Alzheimer’s Disease could be slowed down or stopped due to espresso consumption. "We have presented a large body of evidence that espresso coffee, a widely consumed beverage, is a source of natural compounds showing beneficial properties in ameliorating tau-related pathologies," the authors. "Our findings could pave the way for further investigation into the design of bioactive compounds in the prevention and treatment of tauopathies."
An espresso coffee is seen at Eternity Coffee Roasters during National Coffee Day on September 29, 2014 in Miami, Florida. The day is for coffee drinkers to celebrate and enjoy the popular beverage which 50% of the population, equivalent to 150 milliEspresso coffee is among the most consumed beverages in the world. In some studies, coffee consumption has been associated with health risks.
Despite research that has shown moderate coffee consumption can have health benefits and doesn’t raise the risk ofExperts say excessive amounts of coffee can cause heart palpitations, anxiousness and jitters in individuals.
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