Doctor Ginsburg: coffee lowers blood sugar and has an antitumor effect beneficial properties of coffee for the body. The specialist also explained how much coffee a day is considered normal. He spoke about this on the air of the program “On the most important” on the TV channel “Russia 1”, the release is available on YouTube.
According to Ginzburg, coffee increases the sensitivity of tissues to insulin. Thanks to this, the drink lowers blood sugar levels. “The effect of lowering blood sugar levels is relevant in type 2 diabetes,” added the nutritionist. Ginsburg also said that coffee has anticancer effects. It is able to protect against liver cancer, melanoma and tumors of other localizations, the doctor noted.
The specialist attributed the beneficial properties of this product to the fact that it reduces the likelihood of hearing loss in men. “In epidemiological studies, it has been shown that within 10-15 years of observation, age-related hearing loss in men who consume three to four cups of coffee a day is less pronounced,” explained Ginzburg. The fourth valuable feature of coffee for the body was a significant reduction in the risk of diseases of the cardiovascular system and Alzheimer's disease.
At the same time, the doctor drew the attention of the audience that the beneficial effects of coffee are manifested with its moderate consumption. This is three to four cups of drink a day, the doctor said.
Earlier, Ginzburg named three useful products for people with type 2 diabetes. According to the specialist, buckwheat, beans and ginger have a beneficial effect on the course of the disease.