How coffee affects metabolic syndrome and its components

Baspinar B, Eskici G, Ozcelik AO · Food & Function · 2017 January

Objective

To investigate the relationship between coffee consumption and metabolic syndrome, considering the multitude of components present in coffee and their potential impact on health.

Conclusions

The review suggests that while there are few studies exploring the link between coffee and metabolic syndrome, existing research presents varying findings. Factors contributing to these differences include the type of coffee, physiological effects of coffee components, and nutritional additives (such as milk and sugar). Nevertheless, the review reports that consumption of up to three cups of coffee per day in adults is associated with a reduced risk of Type-2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Critical Appraisal

Published research can offer valuable insights, but a paper’s conclusions may go beyond what its results support. Critical appraisal examines the methods, findings and limitations to clarify what can reasonably be concluded—and what remains uncertain.

This article has not yet been critically appraised by the Research Hub.

Learn more about Critical Appraisal

Insights

Coffee consumption, up to three cups a day, can reduce the risk of Type-2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome in adults.

The methodology behind this research review involves an exploration of the relationship between coffee consumption and the incidence of metabolic syndrome. Specifically, the researchers investigated the effects of several compounds contained in coffee, including caffeine, chlorogenic acid, diterpenes, and trigonelline. They also took into consideration the variety of coffee and the types of ingredients, such as milk and sugar, that are often added to it. In discussing the results, it is affirmed that coffee consumption has an impact on the prevalence of chronic diseases, including metabolic syndrome and Type-2 diabetes. However, there are no consistent findings across all studies, reflecting differing results based on the variety of coffee consumed and the additives included. Despite these variances, the general finding supports the statement that consuming up to three cups of coffee per day can be beneficial in reducing risks associated with metabolic syndrome and Type-2 diabetes.