3 Cups of Coffee Daily Linked to 43% Lower Risk of Liver Cancer

Key Points:

• Coffee is the most popular drink in the U.S., with nearly 195 million Americans consuming it weekly, and research suggests that drinking coffee may be linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, particularly liver cancer.
• Studies show that drinking two additional cups of coffee daily is associated with a 43% reduced risk of liver cancer, and coffee consumption is also linked to lower risks of chronic liver disease, colorectal, breast, and endometrial cancers.
• The health benefits of coffee appear to diminish when sugar, flavored syrups, whipped cream, and processed creamers are added, as these ingredients can contribute to inflammation, obesity, and insulin resistance, which are cancer risk factors.
• Drinking very hot coffee may increase the risk of esophageal cancer due to thermal injury, so it is advisable to let hot coffee cool before drinking; using spices like cinnamon or cocoa instead of sugary additives can help maintain coffee’s health benefits.
• Experts recommend keeping coffee simple and limiting sugary, flavored coffee drinks to occasional treats to maximize potential cancer risk reduction and overall health benefits.