Caffeine consumption has been associated with reducing the risks for metabolic diseases such as type II diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Now researchers have found that coffee can protect the heart from damage.
According to a study published in science journal PLOS Biology, drinking four cups of coffee a day could help move regulatory protein into mitochondria, which boosts its function of protecting heart cells from damage.
The gene called p27 is found in mitochondria, and was identified as boosting heart function.
Newsweek reports that the German research team suggests that the equivalent of four or more espresso shots could protect the heart cells from dying. These benefits may also improve your ability to recover from a heart attack.
Other than its cardiovascular benefits, Nutrition Fitness notes that coffee can improve exercise performance and memory. It is also high in vitamins and minerals — particularly vitamin B2.
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