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Analysis v1
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People who drink a moderate amount of coffee or tea may be less likely to develop dementia later in life — about 18% less likely, according to this claim.

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Evidence from Studies

Supporting (1)

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This study found that people who drank coffee or consumed caffeine regularly, especially in moderate amounts, had slower memory loss and less severe dementia symptoms over time — which supports the idea that moderate caffeine can help lower dementia risk.

Contradicting (1)

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The study found that drinking tea may help lower dementia risk, but caffeine alone—whether from coffee or other sources—didn’t show a clear benefit. So, the claim that caffeine cuts dementia risk by 18% isn’t backed by this research.

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