Coffee may have powerful effect on liver health, major study suggests

A major study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that coffee consumption is linked to a significantly lower risk of severe liver disease, liver cancer, and liver-related death. The research, involving 354,957 UK Biobank participants over 13 years, showed that drinking 1-2 cups daily reduced cirrhosis risk by 20% and liver-related mortality by 31%, with higher consumption (5+ cups) offering even greater protection. Benefits were observed for both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, though adding sugar or artificial sweeteners weakened positive effects.