Coffee: 10 Benefits of Coffee
Coffee Benefit #6: Protection from Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s, caused by death of dopamine generating neurons in the brain. Similar to Alzheimer’s, there is no known cure for Parkinson’s disease, which makes prevention an important factor.
Some studies suggest that people who drink coffee reduce their risk of Parkinson’s disease by up to 60%. A daily caffeine boost may even ease symptoms of Parkinson’s disease sufferers. There are many studies suggesting that caffeine helps reduce the risk of cognitive decline and promotes brain health, suggesting that coffee is an effective preventative measure.
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