"Across eight studies that compared people with MS to controls without MS, coffee consumption was associated with 22% lower odds of MS in pooled analysis. However, based on the study design, the results do not necessarily prove that coffee prevents MS or that coffee is the reason for the difference."
"The authors noted that coffee contains caffeine plus other compounds that may have anti-inflammatory and protective effects on the brain and nervous system, offering one possible reason for its protective association against MS."
"The authors did present a red flag based on how widely individual study results varied. The researchers attributed that variability to different study designs, populations and how coffee intake was measured, among other factors."
A systematic review and meta-analysis indicates that coffee consumption is linked to a 22% lower odds of developing multiple sclerosis compared to non-drinkers. The research involved nearly 2,200 MS cases and over 2,300 controls. While coffee's compounds may offer protective effects, the variability in study results raises caution about the consistency of the findings. Different study designs and measurement methods contributed to this variability, and causality has not been firmly established in genetic studies.
Read at Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine
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