A new study showed that daily consumption of 3-4 cups of coffee reduces the risk of endometrial cancer to 20%, reports adhara.. en.

The study involved two groups of women. At the first stage, scientists analyzed data on diet and health status of 1,300. women. As a result, experts identified 84 products and nutrients that can somehow affect the cancer of the endometrium. After that, the researchers identified a list of 9 foods and nutrients that could be associated with an increased risk of endometrial cancer. These include monounsaturated fats, phosphorus, carbohydrates, yogurt, butter, potatoes, cheese and coffee. At the next stage of the study, dietary questionnaires of another group were analyzed, in which there were 1531 women with endometrial cancer.

It turned out that among the participants from the first group, who drank 3 cups of coffee daily, the risk of developing endometrial cancer was lower by 19%. Among the subjects in group two, the risk was reduced by 18% if women consumed 4 cups of the drink daily.

In addition, scientists have found that the intake of total fat, monounsaturated fats and phosphorus is associated with a reduction in the risk of endometrial cancer, while oil and carbohydrates increase the risk of this disease.

The researchers intend to continue to study the effect of coffee on reducing the risk of developing endometrial cancer to identify which substances in the drink affect the reduction in the likelihood of this disease. Endometrial cancer is the most common form of cancer in the US female reproductive system, this disease is found in 1 out of 37 women.

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