New Research Reveals Important Finding: Coffee Drinkers May Have Less Body Fat

Islamabad (Qudrat Daily): A new study has revealed a relationship between coffee consumption and body fat, muscles, and metabolism.

The study by the University of Oulu in Finland analyzed data from 2,264 individuals aged 46 to assess the possible effects of drinking coffee on physical health.

Researchers divided the participants into four groups based on daily coffee consumption, including those who did not drink coffee and those who drank one to five or more cups daily.

According to the results, people who drank more coffee were found to have relatively lower total body fat and body fat percentage. These individuals also had less fat accumulated around internal organs, while a higher amount of skeletal muscle was observed in their bodies.

However, no significant differences were found in body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio among the different groups.

The study also found that men and women who drank more coffee had relatively lower levels of three important amino acids in their blood. These amino acids are related to the body’s metabolism, while their elevated levels in the blood are linked to decreased insulin sensitivity and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

In men, the relationship between coffee consumption and certain indicators of better glucose and insulin regulation was more significant, while in women this relationship remained relatively limited.

According to the researchers, the results clarify a possible relationship between coffee consumption and physical health, but this study does not prove that drinking coffee directly reduces fat or improves metabolism.