Coffee the Magical Elixir : Facts That Will Astound and Perk You Up (9781098384340) by Chopra Sanjiv; Chopra Deepak (FRW)

Author:Chopra, Sanjiv; Chopra, Deepak (FRW)
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Bookbaby
Published: 2021-10-01T14:38:02+00:00

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Coffee Drinkers Have a Lower Risk of Developing Neurodegenerative Disorders and Stroke

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremor and rigidity. It is estimated to afflict ten million individuals worldwide and one million in the U.S. It is 1.5 times more prevalent in men compared to women and the onset most often occurs in folks over fifty years, with only 4 percent occurring in individuals under 50 years of age.

Coffee and PD:

A study published two decades ago addressed whether coffee consumption was linked to a lower risk of PD. The authors examined data from a 30-year follow up of 8,004 Japanese Ameri- can men aged 45 to 68 years old. The authors of the study published in JAMA in 2000 concluded that there was an inverse relationship between coffee intake and incident PD. The incidence was 10.4 per 10,000 person years in those who did not drink coffee compared with 1.9 per 10,000 person years in individuals who consumed at least 28 oz (3.5 cups) of coffee a day. The addition of milk and sugar did not alter the beneficial effect of coffee.

In an editorial published in Neurology in 2018 by D. G. Munoz and Shinsuke Fujioka entitled “Caffeine and Parkinson’s Disease: A Possible Diagnostic and Pathogenic Breakthrough,” they concluded that in large prospective trials that followed large numbers of men, caffeine (found not only in coffee but also in tea and some sodas) intake was associated with dramatic reductions in PD. No such protection was seen in women. The addition of milk and sugar did not alter the rate of protection. Decaffeinated coffee afforded no protection. No such relationship between caffeine lowering the risk of PD was noted in women.

Other studies have shown that caffeine consumption does not lead to symptomatic improvement in patients with established PD.

The Parkinson’s Foundation is very clear in what they say about caffeine and PD: “Consumption of coffee and tea appears to reduce the risk of developing Parkinson’s. Once you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, no matter how much time you spend in a coffee shop, you can no longer alter your risk profile”

Coffee and Alzheimer’s Dementia:

Approximately six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). This translates to 10 percent of Americans over 65 years having AD. Two thirds of these are women. AD is also the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.

Its symptoms fall into cognitive, behavioral, and psychological categories. Patients experience confusion, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating and also make things up. Some more symptoms include the inability to remember new events, aggression, agitation, repetition of statements, depression, and paranoia.

In a Heath Guide article published in February 2020 on preventing AD, seven pillars for a brain-healthy life tyle are mentioned.

They include:

Regular physical exercise

Social engagement

Healthy diet

Mental stimulation

Quality sleep

Stress management

Vascular strength

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