2023-08-06 19:43:42
New Study Shows Espresso’s Potential Effectiveness Against Alzheimer’s
By Michelle Mantey
Status: 08/06/2023, 7:43 p.m
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Alzheimer’s is currently incurable. Therefore, it is important to prevent. A new study shows the effect of espresso on the brain.
Frankfurt – Coffee is not only a real pick-me-up, it also has many other positive properties. In this way, it can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Those who drink coffee tend to live longer. Many research results in recent years have shown that regular coffee consumption has a positive effect on certain diseases, such as chronic liver disease or certain types of cancer. A recent study from Italy now shows that espresso can work against Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s is a degenerative, widespread and so far incurable disease. In Germany, there are 1.6 million affected by dementia, according to gesundheitsinformationen.de. Around 70 percent of people with dementia also have Alzheimer’s. The disease usually occurs between the ages of 65 and 69. Women are affected more often than men. This is also due to the fact that women live longer on average than men.
Espresso not only serves as a stimulant, but according to a recent study, it can also have an effect against Alzheimer’s. People suffering from Alzheimer’s suffer from the fact that their cognitive abilities continue to decline. Language, memory, and orientation difficulties can be the result. They find it increasingly difficult to carry out everyday activities. The exact cause is not yet researched in detail, but deposits of proteins could be observed in Alzheimer’s patients. These proteins are deposited inside and outside the nerve cells and thus prevent the transmission of information in the brain. This can lead to the nerve cells dying off after a while.
This is mainly due to the two proteins called “beta-amyloid” and “tau protein”. The protein “beta-amyloid” is deposited outside and between the nerve cells. The “tau protein” is located inside the cell. According to Alzheimer’s research, it is important for the transport of nutrients and other important substances in the brain.
In Alzheimer’s patients, this important protein is chemically altered. This means that it is deposited as a kind of fiber on the nerve cells. Then the “tau protein” is also called “tau fibrils”. The current study, published in the journal Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, has now shown that espresso can prevent the formation of these “tau fibrils”.
For this purpose, the scientists examined the chemical composition of an espresso-coffee mixture. These are Arabica coffees from South America and Robusta coffees from Africa and Southwest Asia. They made the coffee mixture from the ground beans and used it to make the espresso. They then examined the chemical composition using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Above all, they tested the effect of the four substances contained in the espresso: caffeine, trigonelline, genistein, and theobromine.
In the laboratory, they then observed the reaction of the individual substances and the entire espresso extract with the “dew proteins” for up to 40 hours. The research team came to the following conclusions: Caffeine and genistein showed an effect. “Tau fibrils” became shorter – these do not lead to further clumping and are not toxic. “Tau fibrils” did not form larger fibers. The entire espresso extract had the strongest effect.
The result of the study shows that espresso can work against neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s. However, it is important to note that the study is research in a laboratory and not on a human being. This requires further research work. But Alzheimer’s disease can also be prevented by other measures. So far, the following recommendations apply: Mental and physical activities, maintaining social contacts, a balanced diet (fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil, grains, and legumes), and abstaining from excessive alcohol consumption, according to gesundheitsinformationen.de.
Editor’s note
The information given in this article does not replace a visit to a doctor. Only experts can make the right diagnosis and initiate appropriate therapy. The intake of medication or dietary supplements should be discussed with a doctor beforehand.
However, when it comes to coffee consumption, the quantity makes the poison. People with high blood pressure, in particular, should only consume the caffeinated drink in moderation. (mima)]
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