Coffee Cuts Type II Diabetes Risk

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For a long time, researchers have warned against too much caffeine, the main ingredient in coffee, claiming it can cause tremors and insomnia, as well as being highly addictive. That doesn’t stop most Americans from starting the day with a cup of coffee. Now, a new study shows why drinking this beverage might be beneficial.

A new study that showed heavy drinkers of coffee – at least six cups a day – reduced their risk for type II diabetes. The risk for male coffee drinkers was reduced by 50 percent, and womens’ was reduced by 30 percent. Something in coffee called chlorogenic acid helps the body dispose of sugar in the blood. Although this is not to suggest that everyone begin drinking coffee heavily, those who already do pick up an additional benefit. If you can’t handle the caffeine, don’t despair – even decaf drinkers showed a slightly lower risk.

It’s not well understood why caffeinated coffee is better than decaf. In fact, some previous findings suggested that caffeine could raise insulin levels and lead to an increase in blood sugar. Perhaps the chlorogenic acid cancels out the effect – we’ll know more as studies continue to be done on this phenomenon.

With type II diabetes cropping up more and more as a problem among overweight adults, now there is something else you can do for your health besides eat well and exercise. Keep in mind the risk factors, including a waist size over 40 for men and 35 for women, and visit your doctor regularly.