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Some people develop Parkinson\u2019s much later in life than others.<\/p>\nSome people develop Parkinson\u2019s much later in life than others.<\/p>\n
And it may be because they drink one drink daily.<\/p>\n
A drink that most of us love but have been told to cut back for \u201chealth reasons\u201d.<\/p>\n
According to a new study in medRxiv<\/em> you should absolutely not stop.<\/p>\n For years, researchers have explored whether coffee protects against Parkinson\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n Some studies suggested a link, but they couldn\u2019t prove whether it actually caused the effect or if people who drank coffee just happened to have lower Parkinson\u2019s risk for other reasons.<\/p>\n To answer this, scientists used a method called Mendelian randomization, a genetic approach that helps determine cause and effect.<\/p>\n They analyzed genetic data from 27,693 people of European ancestry, focusing on genes linked to this habit, Parkinson\u2019s risk, and disease progression.<\/p>\n The findings were fascinating:<\/em><\/p>\n •\tNo Effect on Disease Progression:<\/strong> Once Parkinson\u2019s started, drinking coffee did not slow its progress or improve symptoms.<\/p>\n •\tNo Protection Against Parkinson\u2019s:<\/strong> Drinking coffee did not reduce overall Parkinson\u2019s risk, it only influenced when symptoms appeared.<\/p>\n •\tWorks Even with Genetic Risk:<\/strong> The delay effect applied even to those genetically predisposed to Parkinson\u2019s, offering potential hope for high-risk individuals.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n However, researchers caution against overloading on caffeine. The study didn\u2019t pinpoint an ideal amount, but excessive coffee consumption can cause issues like anxiety, sleep disruption, and acid reflux.<\/p>\n\n