Coffee & Tea: Your Brain's New Best Friends? Study Links Daily Brews to Lower Dementia Risk

• A significant observational study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that consuming 2 to 3 cups of caffeinated coffee daily may lower the risk of dementia and improve cognitive performance.
• Wellness expert Dr. Austin Perlmutter highlighted the study, which analyzed health data from over 130,000 people over 40 years, finding an 18% lower risk of dementia for those drinking 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee.
• Similar benefits were observed for individuals consuming 1 to 2 cups of tea daily, but not for those drinking decaffeinated coffee, indicating caffeine's role.
• Polyphenols in coffee and tea, along with caffeine's interaction with adenosine receptors and neurotransmitters like dopamine, are believed to contribute to these health benefits.
• While caffeinated coffee is linked to these benefits, Dr. Perlmutter advises moderation, acknowledging that not everyone needs to consume caffeine and some may experience adverse effects from too much.