A simple and very effective way to avoid liver cirrhosis has been found

Scientists from the USA have found one of the most simple and effective ways to avoid cirrhosis of the liver, which often becomes a precursor to liver cancer. They found that the risk of pathology is significantly reduced thanks to the use of coffee.

Researchers from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health analyzed the data of 14,208 people aged 45 to 64 years, collected over a twenty-year period. All of these test subjects had liver problems.

After studying the features of their lifestyle, scientists discovered that coffee lovers have more chances to avoid the development of liver cirrhosis. On average, people who regularly drink coffee reduce their risk of developing it by 21%.

The highest degree of protection against cirrhosis was possessed by true fans of the aromatic drink.

“Consuming two cups of coffee a day reduced their probability of developing this disease is 44%, three cups – by 57%, four – by 65%”, scientists called a simple and very effective way to avoid a dangerous disorder.

Cirosis is a liver pathology characterized by irreversible changes in the organ: its cells die, being replaced by connective tissue. In 30-40% of cases, liver cirrhosis is completely asymptomatic and is diagnosed accidentally.