The Claim
Heavy consumption of instant coffee (more than 6 cups per day) is associated with a 19% to 34% higher risk of dementia and a 41% to 51% higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in middle-aged and elderly adults compared to non-coffee drinkers.
What the research says
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Adults who drink more than six cups of instant coffee per day have a higher risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease than those who do not drink coffee.
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Heavy consumption of instant coffee (more than 6 cups per day) is associated with a 19% to 34% higher risk of dementia and a 41% to 51% higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in middle-aged and elderly adults, compared to non-coffee drinkers, suggesting that the type and quantity of coffee may influence neurodegenerative disease risk.
Drinking large amounts of instant coffee every day floods the brain with caffeine, which weakens the barrier that protects brain tissue from harmful substances. This allows toxins and inflammatory molecules to enter the brain, triggering persistent swelling in brain cells. Over time, this swelling damages nerve cells and impairs their ability to communicate, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Association of coffee and genetic risk with incident dementia in middle-aged and elderly adults
This big study found that people over 60 who drink more than six cups of instant coffee a day are more likely to get dementia or Alzheimer’s than those who don’t drink coffee. The more coffee they drank, the higher the risk.
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