Could espresso slow brain degeneration?
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A recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that compounds found in espresso may help protect the brain against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of neurodegeneration. Researchers found that certain molecules in espresso can interfere with the buildup of toxic protein aggregates linked to cognitive decline. While more research is needed to confirm these effects in humans, the findings highlight a potential neuroprotective benefit of moderate espresso consumption.
Source
Tira, R., Viola, G., Barracchia, C. G., Parolini, F., Munari, F., Capaldi, S., Assfalg, M., & D'Onofrio, M. (2023). Espresso Coffee Mitigates the Aggregation and Condensation of Alzheimer's Associated Tau Protein. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 71(30), 11429–11441. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01072
Additional Reading
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230719112644.htm