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Unsweetened Coffee Cuts Alzheimer's, Parkinson’s Risk by 30%

1/16/2025

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Older adults who savor unsweetened caffeinated coffee may significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases by 29-30%, according to a compelling study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. With insights drawn from 204,847 UK Biobank participants, the research underscores the importance of choosing unsweetened over sweetened coffee for optimal brain health.

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Older adults who savor unsweetened caffeinated coffee may significantly lower their risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases by 29-30%, according to a compelling study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. With insights drawn from 204,847 UK Biobank participants, the research underscores the importance of choosing unsweetened over sweetened coffee for optimal brain health.