Coffee Drinkers Linked to Less Fat, More Muscle: Finnish Study
What Happened
A Finnish study involving 2,264 adults found that people who drank more coffee tended to have lower total and abdominal fat, greater muscle mass, and healthier metabolic markers compared with those who drank less coffee. Researchers also found links between higher coffee consumption and lower levels of biomarkers associated with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes risk. The study observed distinct hormone patterns among regular coffee drinkers, with some associations differing between men and women. Researchers said coffee consumption was linked with various metabolic and hormonal differences.
Key Takeaways
The findings add to growing evidence that coffee may be associated with better metabolic health. However, researchers stressed that the study shows a correlation, not causation, meaning it does not prove that coffee directly causes lower body fat or higher muscle mass.