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Drinking coffee may reduce liver diseases risk

A study suggests coffee consumption is associated with up to a 40% risk reduction of liver cancer

Drinking coffee may reduce liver diseases risk
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Drinking three to five cups of coffee regularly may reduce the risk of liver cancer and cirrhosis, according to a report.

The report presented at the Royal Society of Medicine in London discussed potential impact of moderate coffee consumption on chronic liver disease, liver cancer and cirrhosis.

“Liver disease is on the rise and it is important that we understand how coffee, one of the most popular drinks in the world, and diet affects the disease,” said Graeme Alexander, from the University College London in the UK.

“Research suggests that coffee may reduce the risk of liver diseases and it is important patients

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