Java, cup-of-joe, the sweet nectar of the gods—whatever you like to call your coffee, it is often considered an integral part of the day. Whether you need it to give you that morning wake-up kick or as a mid-day or late night stimulant, coffee is enjoyed by millions around the world. Drinking coffee is already known for having a slew of health benefits, from containing essential nutrients to making us feel happier overall, and new research has unveiled another health benefit of coffee: it can cut your risk of developing prostate cancer in half.
Prostate cancer is the cancer of a gland in the male reproductive system and is one of the most common types of cancer found in men. It is particularly common elderly men, as the cancer is slow growing. If the cancer cells stay confined to the prostate gland, it may not be too harmful, with minimal to no treatment required. However, various types of prostate cancer are considered more aggressive and can spread quickly, even into the bone, leading to further complications. According to the American Cancer Society, around one in seven men will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.
The study in question analyzed 6,989 men 50 and above from Italy, where coffee drinking is very prevalent. It is estimated that the average Italian consumes around 600 cups of coffee every year, leading researchers to choose this demographic to study coffee and its effect on prostate cancer. The men were asked to report their daily Italian-style coffee consumption using a food frequency questionnaire.
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At the end of the study that consisted of over an average of four years of follow-up, around 100 men were identified with new cases of prostate cancer. The…