Dementia is a global health concern, and it is estimated that around 50 million people worldwide live with the disease. Alzheimer’s has been shown to be the most predominant cause, and it presents various symptoms, such as memory loss, cognitive decline, communication difficulties, mood changes, and challenges with daily tasks.
However, researchers have discovered a new substance that could help prevent the occurrence of dementia. A recent study by a group of scientists from Verona University revealed that consuming as little as a single espresso daily might play a notable role in decreasing the likelihood of dementia.
Professor Mariapina D’Onofrio, the lead researcher, stated that espressos are highly powerful in breaking down certain compounds—tau proteins— which are vital for maintaining the integrity of brain structures in healthy individuals but can accumulate in the brains of people with degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. The research found that even popular drinks such as Espresso Martinis also contain these beneficial ingredients that can actively break down these proteins, preventing damage to neurons and thereby reducing cognitive decline.
He further explained that beverage has shown considerable effectiveness over time, pointing to the lower incidence of dementia among Italians. This is notable given that approximately 96 percent of Italians consume espresso daily. “Whether enjoyed on its own or mixed into a latte, Americano or even a martini, espresso provides an ultra-concentrated jolt of caffeine to coffee lovers,” the professor detailed. “But it might do more than just wake you up. Espresso compounds can inhibit tau protein aggregation – a process that is believed to be involved in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.”
In 2012, a study carried out in Florida examined individuals with mild cognitive impairment, monitoring both their caffeine levels and cognitive abilities over two to four years was conducted, and its findings were published in 2012.
The results, however, revealed that those who did not experience dementia had twice as much caffeine in their bloodstream as compared to those who did not.
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