Europeans Believe Drinking Coffee is Good for Health

Most of the European dietitians ( Almost 62%) believe that drinking coffee in moderation has clear health benefits, with 86% agreeing that regular and moderate intake can improve alertness ; and 69% agreeing that regular and moderate intake is associated with an improvement in overall sports performance.

These findings are according to a new report by the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians (EFAD), supported by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC).

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The survey was completed by 585 dietitians from across 26 European countries who have direct contact with patients/clients and provides new insights on current awareness and attitudes toward coffee consumption from a healthcare perspective.

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‘European dietitians agree that a regular, moderate intake of coffee improves alertness and may play a role in supporting health.’

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With over 2 billion cups of coffee being enjoyed around the world every day, emerging research into its prospective role in health has suggested a possible ‘protective effect’ on several non-communicable diseases, particularly those with an inflammatory component.

While a detailed understanding of the exact association remains unclear, coffee continues to be an important consideration for healthcare professionals when considering aspects of a healthy lifestyle.

European Dietitians' Views on Coffee and Health

The majority of dietitians (62%) believe that moderate coffee consumption has some clear health benefits, but the potential associations between coffee consumption and health are not widely known by the general public.

Coffee remains a popular beverage throughout Europe, with 43% reporting patient’s consuming up to 3 cups a day and 3-5 cups a day, respectively, intake levels that are in line with the current European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) recommendations.

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62% of dietitians surveyed acknowledged a positive association with aspects of mental and physical performance, including improved alertness (86%), improved mood (61%), improvement in overall sports performance (69%), and agreed that coffee may be beneficial before exercise (51%). These findings reflect a previous ISIC consumer survey conducted during the lockdown of 2020.

The associations between coffee intake and key non-communicable diseases are not as well known, with only 36% positively associating moderate coffee consumption with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), 30% with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, and 42% with a reduced risk of neurodegenerative conditions.

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This is in contrast to the weight of scientific evidence that suggests potential beneficial effects across all three disease areas. Caution in the level of consumption was observed in some populations, including those living with GI disorders (54%).

Current research concerning GI disorders shows no association between coffee intake and several gastric complaints. Further research also suggests the polyphenols present in coffee may induce positive changes in the composition of the ‘good bacteria that support the immune system.

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With the affirmation from European dietitians that moderate coffee intake has health benefits, consumers of one of the world’s most popular beverages may be reassured knowing that it has the majority of dietitians’ approval.

Source-Eurekalert