Thursday, April 7, 2011

Coffee May Help Prevent Age Related Dementia

Coffee may not be all that bad, according to a study done by Swedish and Danish researchers. The study, which was carried out for 21 years was done on about 1400 men and women. According to the study, the risk of age-related dementia was reduced by a whopping 65% in those who drank three to five cups of coffee per day. The researchers were unsure as to what exactly in coffee reduced the risks, but they believe that it may have something to do with the antioxidants contained in the coffee.

Protection for the Brain Cells

Another study that was done showed that coffee has the ability to strengthen the blood brain barrier (BBB). This barrier is responsible for protecting the brain cells from toxins that circulate around the brain. Read More...

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