Reduced risk of certain conditions associated with higher caffeine concentration in the blood

Stockholm – According to a Mendelian randomization study, people with high levels of caffeine in their blood have a lower BMI, less body fat and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. This is reported by researchers in BMJ Medicine (2023; DOI: 10.1136/bmjmed-2022-000335). Previous studies have suggested that 3-5 cups of coffee a day is associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease…