The Claim

Consumption of 6 or more cups of boiled coffee daily is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with an 85% increased risk at 6–7 cups and a 65% increased risk at 8 or more cups, while consumption of other coffee types is not associated with increased risk, suggesting that boiled coffee may contribute to neurodegenerative pathology through lipid-mediated mechanisms.

Source: The Association between Coffee and Tea Consumption at Midlife and Risk of Dementia Later in Life: The HUNT Study

What the research says

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In plain English

Drinking six or more cups of boiled coffee daily is linked to a higher incidence of Alzheimer’s disease, with greater risk at higher consumption levels, while other types of coffee show no such link.

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Consumption of 6 or more cups of boiled coffee daily is associated with a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, with an 85% increased risk at 6–7 cups and a 65% increased risk at 8 or more cups, while other coffee types show no such association, suggesting boiled coffee may contribute to neurodegenerative pathology through lipid-mediated mechanisms.

Why this might work

Drinking large amounts of boiled coffee introduces fats called cafestol and kahweol into the bloodstream, which raise bad cholesterol levels. This causes arteries to narrow and harden, reducing blood flow to the brain. Over time, the brain receives less oxygen and nutrients, leading to damage in brain tissue and loss of nerve cells, which results in memory decline and dementia.

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What the research says

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  1. Study: The Association between Coffee and Tea Consumption at Midlife and Risk of Dementia Later in Life: The HUNT Study

    This study found that people who drank eight or more cups of boiled coffee daily were more likely to develop dementia later in life, but people who drank other kinds of coffee weren’t — suggesting boiled coffee might be the problem, possibly because it contains substances that raise cholesterol.

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