The Claim

Consuming more than 6 cups of coffee per day is associated with a 53% higher odds of developing dementia in adults aged 37–73 compared to consuming 1–2 cups per day, after adjustment for age, sex, socioeconomic status, and other lifestyle factors.

Source: High coffee consumption, brain volume and risk of dementia and stroke

What the research says

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In plain English

Adults who drink more than six cups of coffee daily have a 53% higher odds of developing dementia than those who drink one to two cups daily, after accounting for age, sex, socioeconomic status, and other lifestyle factors.

See the scientific wording

Consuming more than 6 cups of coffee per day is associated with a 53% higher odds of developing dementia in adults aged 37–73, compared to consuming 1–2 cups per day, after adjusting for age, sex, socioeconomic status, and other lifestyle factors, suggesting that very high coffee intake may be linked to increased neurodegenerative risk.

Why this might work

Drinking too much coffee over time causes the brain's blood vessels to narrow, which lowers the flow of blood and nutrients. This slows down the removal of harmful waste proteins that build up in the brain, leading to damage in brain cells and increased risk of dementia.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: High coffee consumption, brain volume and risk of dementia and stroke

    This big study found that people who drink more than six cups of coffee a day are about 53% more likely to get dementia over time than those who drink one or two cups, even after accounting for other health habits.

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