June 6 2022 09:14
If you need another reason to start your day with a cup of coffee, a recent study revealed that at least one cup a day can reduce the risk of acute kidney failure (AKI).
The results, published May 5 in the journal Kidney International Reports, showed that those who drank any amount of coffee each day had a 15% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease, with the largest reduction observed in the group who drank two to three cups a day. (22% – 23% lower risk).
“We already know that drinking coffee on a regular basis has been associated with the prevention of chronic and degenerative diseases including type 2 diabetes and heart disease,” says study co-author Chirag Parikh, MD, director of the division of nephrology and professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. “Cardiovascular and liver disease. We can now add a potentially reduced risk of acute kidney failure to the growing list of health benefits of caffeine.”
Acute kidney failure, or acute kidney failure, as described by the National Kidney Foundation, is “a sudden state of kidney failure or kidney damage that occurs within a few hours or a few days.” This leads to a buildup of waste products in the blood, making it difficult for the kidneys to maintain the correct balance of fluids in the body.
Acute kidney failure is a life-threatening medical emergency.
Using data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, an ongoing survey of cardiovascular disease in four US communities, the researchers evaluated 14,207 adults who were recruited between 1987 and 1989 with a mean age of 54.
Participants were surveyed seven times over a 24 year period on how many 230ml cups of coffee they consumed daily: zero, one, two to three, or more than three. During the survey period, 1694 acute kidney injury cases were recorded.
When accounting for demographics, socioeconomic status, lifestyle influences, and dietary factors, there was a 15% reduction in the risk of acute kidney failure for participants who consumed any amount of coffee versus those who did not.
When accounting for additional comorbidities, such as blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), diabetes status, use of antihypertensive medications and kidney function, individuals who drank coffee remained at an 11% lower risk of developing ARD than those who did not. that.
“We suspect that the reason why coffee affects the risk of acute renal failure may be either that the bioactive compounds combined with caffeine or the caffeine itself improve perfusion and use of oxygen within the kidneys,” says Barrick. “Good kidney function and tolerance of acute renal failure depend on the blood and oxygen supply steadily.”
Barrick explains that more studies are needed to determine the potential protective mechanisms of coffee consumption for the kidneys, especially at the cellular level.
“It has been hypothesized that caffeine inhibits the production of molecules that cause chemical imbalances and the use of too much oxygen in the kidneys,” he explains. “Maybe caffeine helps the kidneys maintain a more stable system.”
Barrick and colleagues note that coffee additives such as milk, cream, sugar, or sweeteners can also influence the risk of acute renal failure and need further investigation.
In addition, the authors say, consumption of other types of caffeinated beverages, such as tea or soda, should be considered a potential confounding factor.
Source: agencies
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