Research over the next 20 years (1986-2006) involving nearly 50 thousand men revealed, those who drank at least six cups of coffee each day carrying 20 percent lower risk of suffering from prostate cancer than those who never drank coffee. In addition, coffee fans are also 60 percent lower risk of death from the disease than non-coffee drinkers.
Still according to the research, those who love coffee, but limit caffeine levels also remained attained their benefits, because the type of decaf coffee as well as effective in preventing prostate cancer.
These findings, according to experts, given the significant impact of prostate cancer is a disease that often haunt the men. Each year an estimated 37 thousand new cases of prostate cancer, and caused at least 10 thousand deaths.
Even so, researchers from Harvard suggests, those who had been reluctant to drink the coffee does not need to change habits because of this research.
Consumption of coffee in small amounts - one to three cups a day - can also reduce the risk of deadly prostate cancer by 30 percent. Total intake greater greater effect.
More important, the researchers say, this relationship can not be taken to mean that coffee drinkers have a healthier lifestyle. In fact, they also tend to smoke and lack of exercise. Caffeine is also known for having a number of health benefits including reduced risk of asthma, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.
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