Caffeine May Prevent Liver Damage

[Champ]

HealthDayNews -- If you are at risk for liver disease, drinking caffeinated coffee and soda may help protect you from getting it, a new study shows.


According to research presented at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in New Orleans, a researcher from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases found people at high risk for liver problems can reduce their risk by drinking coffee and other caffeinated beverages.


There have been other studies that have shown this effect from caffeine, said lead researcher Dr. James E. Everhart. However, why caffeine protects against liver disease is not known.


"Caffeine blocks one receptor found in the brain and liver. This may have immunological effects, but this is really speculative," he added.

http://rednova.com/news/stories/2/2004/05/20/story006.html

[Wetzelbill]

1. wow..I'm good to go then

[Fleshdancer]

2. how confused does my liver get when I drink rum and coke? n/t

[Champ]

3. lol

It comes to a full balance. :)

[candy]

4. This is one study I won't ignore!

[theivoryqueen]

5. kick ass

I'm a liver bustin caffeinated maniac. All of a sudden, my lifestyle makes sense!

[Don_G]

6. Maybe

But I wouldn't drink coffee and beer together without a Cather.

[Fullauto]

7. Two pots

now I'll kick it up to two pots a day.