The Claim
Individuals who do not consume coffee and those who consume more than six cups per day have higher odds of developing dementia compared to individuals who consume one to two cups per day.
What the research says
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People who never drink coffee and those who drink more than six cups a day are more likely to develop dementia than people who drink one to two cups a day.
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Both non-coffee drinkers and those consuming more than 6 cups per day show higher odds of dementia than light coffee drinkers (1–2 cups/day), suggesting a U-shaped relationship between coffee intake and dementia risk.
Coffee contains caffeine, which blocks brain signals that cause inflammation and slow blood flow. Too little caffeine lets inflammation build up and blood flow drop, harming brain cells. Too much caffeine overstimulates the system, causing blood vessels to constrict too much and increasing stress on brain tissue. Both extremes damage the brain over time, raising dementia risk.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: High coffee consumption, brain volume and risk of dementia and stroke
People who don’t drink coffee at all or drink more than six cups a day are more likely to get dementia than those who drink one or two cups, according to this big study. So, drinking a moderate amount might be best for your brain.
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