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Black Coffee Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 10%

2/18/2025

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Drinking coffee black may be a simple yet powerful way to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, with a 10% reduction per cup, according to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. However, sweetening your brew with sugar or artificial sweeteners diminishes this protective effect, while cream has little impact. The potential risks of coffee whiteners also call for further investigation.

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Drinking coffee black may be a simple yet powerful way to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, with a 10% reduction per cup, according to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. However, sweetening your brew with sugar or artificial sweeteners diminishes this protective effect, while cream has little impact. The potential risks of coffee whiteners also call for further investigation.