It seems that decaffeinated coffee has been linked to lower risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a report in the current issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, JAMA / Archives journals. Apparently one of the advantages of low risk chance, a good news for all fans of latte double shot outside. But the doctors still are not sure what actually causes and effects.
But I hope you’re thirsty, iin this study, in which respondents are most likely to diabetes consumed more than five cups of coffee a day for twelve years to develop. Good news for those of you already Dueto card at Starbucks, but those who do not drink coffee, as many do not have to worry, there is still hope.
Overall caffeine intake did not appear to be the culprit, further suggesting that some other ingredient in coffee is responsible.
Coffee is high in Magnesium, which might explain some of the inverse relation between coffee intake and the risk of diabetes through known helpful effects on the carbohydrate metabolism. However, the study found no relation between Magnesium and diabetes risk. Other minerals and nutrients found in the coffee bean including compounds known as polyphenols, which have also been shown to help the body process carbohydrates and antioxidants, which might protect cells in the insulin producing pancreas can contribute to its beneficial effects and needs to be examined in future studies.
While much of the study does not specifically identify coffee as a true source for fighting diabetes, it sure tastes better than insulin. Drink Up!