Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system in which the immune system attacks robust tissue in the brain and body, especially the protective sheath around nerve fibers. It causes many symptoms, including fatigue, vision problems, numbness and mobility problems, and there is currently no known cure.
The causes of multiple sclerosis are also unknown, but are believed to be related to environmental and lifestyle factors such as smoking, diet, lack of vitamin D, etc. A modern study shows that what we consume can also reduce the risk of multiple sclerosis, and if you didn’t know, coffee has been found to have a positive effect.
As reported Multiple sclerosis news todaya modern study was recently published in the journal . Coffee has previously been studied for multiple sclerosis, but the results were mixed. However, this study is a “systematic review and meta-analysis” of multiple previous studies that totaled over 4,500 participants, 2,193 people with MS and 2,344 people without MS (controls). Of the participants with multiple sclerosis, 1,072 drank coffee regularly. Overall, coffee drinkers were found to be 22% less likely to develop multiple sclerosis than people who didn’t drink coffee at all.
Scientists suggest that this may be related to the neuroprotective effects of coffee. Coffee has been shown to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and reduce the activation of brain immune cells, all of which can impact outcomes.
However, the researchers also noted that the results of the studies they used were mixed – some said coffee was good, others said it had no effect, and still others found negative associations – so no generalized conclusions could be drawn about coffee and multiple sclerosis. More research will still need to be done to determine any causal relationships or to determine when coffee may or may not be a good idea.
However, the results are similar to those of other coffee health studies. When it comes to diseases and symptoms that inflammation may cause or contribute to, drinking coffee often has positive effects.
