We’re Learning More about the Health Benefits of Coffee

Galaxie Coffee has devoted previous blog posts to discussing the potential health benefits of drinking coffee. Well, we are happy to report that the good news continues to come in. A recent article published by Vending Market Watch cites four more potential health benefits that make that morning cup of Joe even more intriguing.

1. Cancer Prevention

The coffee industry has been reluctant to draw link between coffee consumption and a lower risk for cancer due to a lack of hard data. However, a study published earlier this year in the International Journal of Cancer may provide that link we have been looking for. In a study involving 7,000 male subjects in Italy, those who consumed more than 3 cups of coffee per day were 53% less likely to develop prostate cancer as compared to those who drank less.

The study coincides with two others out of the UK. Studies from the University of Southampton and the University of Edinburgh revealed that people are less likely to develop hepatocellular cancer (a common form of liver cancer) if their coffee consumption was higher. The two studies combined data from 26 other studies looking at upwards of 2.25 million people. Coffee drinkers were 20% less likely to develop the liver cancer than those who drank no coffee at all.

2. Chronic Pain

Coffee could be a better treatment for chronic pain than long-term pharmaceutical use. A study from Boston Children’s Hospital looked at lab mice who were given medications, coffee, or additional sleep to treat chronic pain. The coffee drinking mice and their well-rested counterparts were less sensitive to pain than those taking the drugs. Researchers further discovered that a combination of enough sleep and regular coffee consumption could be better for pain management than prescription medications.

3. Diabetes

The relationship between coffee consumption and reduced risk of diabetes has been established for quite some time. But now we may have an explanation, thanks to a Chinese study that looked at the caffeine, caffeic acid, and chlorogenic acid found in coffee. The three substances appear to reduce the buildup of a certain protein linked to type II diabetes. The research suggest that caffeinated coffee is more beneficial in this regard than decaf.

4. Depression

Finally, a study from the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that regular coffee consumption may reduce the risk of suicide by as much as 50%. Researchers presented their data after looking at three large studies looking at the effects of caffeine as a central nervous system stimulant. They suggest that caffeine may act as a mild antidepressant that may partly explain lower rates of depression and suicide among regular coffee drinkers.

Here at Galaxie Coffee, we are always happy to learn more about the potential health benefits of coffee. We are equally happy to provide reliable office coffee service to your workplace. In addition to coffee and coffee machines, our service includes a wide variety of beverages, breakroom products, and more.