A new study has found that coffee contains certain compounds that affect a receptor protein involved in stress and aging within the human body.
Research spanning several decades has shown that people who drink coffee tend to live longer and face a lower risk of chronic diseases.
Population studies have also revealed that coffee drinkers have a reduced risk of several age related diseases, including metabolic disorders, certain types of cancer, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and heart diseases.
Key chemicals found in coffee, such as polyphenols and flavonoids, are known to possess antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties, which help protect cells from damage and aging. However, it was not previously clear how these chemicals in coffee deliver their benefits within the body.
Now, a new study has revealed that coffee may partly work by influencing the receptor protein NR4A1, which is gaining increasing importance for its role in aging, stress, and heart diseases.
