A controversial report, published by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (this seriously exists) said that just three coffees a day could slash the risk of Alzheimer's disease by more than a quarter. It should be noted that the Study was funded by major European coffee companies.
But let's see what they say.
The drink is rich in chemicals that protect brain cells, scientists say. One of these, caffeic acid, reduces the accumulation of rogue proteins which clump together, destroying memory. It also reduces the deaths of memory nerve cells, and preserves levels of a signalling chemical.
An updated review of previous studies said moderate, regular consumption of between three and five coffees a day could cut the chance of dementia by 27 per cent. It said: "rats administered caffeic acid showed improved cognitive function".
I am just reporting the study, and people can make up their own minds on the conclusions, and on who sponsored this research.
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