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In the brain, sticky clumps called beta-amyloid plaques build up over time and interfere with how brain cells talk to each other, which can make it harder to think and remember things.
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Phenylindanes in Brewed Coffee Inhibit Amyloid-Beta and Tau Aggregation
Cross-Sectional Study
In Vitro
2018This study found that certain chemicals in dark roast coffee can stop the sticky clumps (beta-amyloid plaques) from forming in the brain, which are known to mess up brain signals and cause memory problems—so it supports the idea that these plaques are harmful.
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