We already know that coffee can dispel drowsiness and that antioxidant health benefits in a variety of ways.
A new study from Cornell University adds one more benefit of coffee. Researchers found that the antioxidants in coffee, called chlorogenic acid (CLA), can protect and prevent retinal degeneration.
The experiments were performed on a group of mice. Researchers developing free radicals and oxidative stress that the eye rat retinal degeneration. Then, they give chlorogenic acid to a group of mice to see its effect.
Researchers found that rats given the chlorogenic acid do not end up with damage to the retina. "These findings are important in understanding the functional foods, namely natural food that provides beneficial health effects," said Chang Y. Lee, professor of nutritional sciences and senior author of the study.
Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world and now we'll better know what benefits can we get out of this drink.
Other studies have found that coffee (without sugar) can help prevent diabetes, Parkinson's, prostate cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases. Overall, even coffee can reduce mortality.
A new study from Cornell University adds one more benefit of coffee. Researchers found that the antioxidants in coffee, called chlorogenic acid (CLA), can protect and prevent retinal degeneration.
The experiments were performed on a group of mice. Researchers developing free radicals and oxidative stress that the eye rat retinal degeneration. Then, they give chlorogenic acid to a group of mice to see its effect.
Researchers found that rats given the chlorogenic acid do not end up with damage to the retina. "These findings are important in understanding the functional foods, namely natural food that provides beneficial health effects," said Chang Y. Lee, professor of nutritional sciences and senior author of the study.
Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world and now we'll better know what benefits can we get out of this drink.
Other studies have found that coffee (without sugar) can help prevent diabetes, Parkinson's, prostate cancer, Alzheimer's and other diseases. Overall, even coffee can reduce mortality.
