Cyber Monday
25% OFF on any checkup!

Private MD News

Home | News | Cancer Detection and Tumor Markers

Drinking coffee may fight liver disease

Category: Cancer Detection and Tumor Markers

A new review of 16 studies has found that drinking coffee daily may greatly reduce the risk of liver cancer. According to the review, those who regularly drink coffee may have rates of liver cancer that are up to 40 percent lower than the rest of the population, while those who drink more coffee have an even lower risk.

Coffee and liver cancer
The review, published in the Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology journal, analyzed data from more than 3,200 patients. The study found that coffee was good for overall health, and especially in terms of fighting liver cancer. The research even suggested the possibility that drinking three or more cups of coffee per day could reduce the risk of liver cancer by a further 10 percent lower than the general population.

"Our research confirms past claims that coffee is good for your health, and particularly the liver. The favorable effect of coffee on liver cancer might be mediated by coffee's proven prevention of diabetes, a known risk factor for the disease, or for its beneficial effects on cirrhosis and liver enzymes," said study author Carlo La Vecchia, M.D.

The results of the study were not conclusive, since it was difficult to determine if those who had digestive issues would be less likely to drink coffee in general. However, the research still showed a strong connection between coffee and health, especially in terms of liver cancer, according to the lab tests analyzed.

Causes of liver cancer
Liver cancer, like many other cancers, has certain causes that remain unknown or are tied to genetics. However, the Mayo Clinic noted that sexually transmitted diseases can cause certain cases of liver cancer. Hepatitis B and C can cause this type of cancer if left untreated, so those who may have these diseases may want to consider STD testing.

Obesity, alcohol consumption and smoking have also been tied to this type of cancer as risk factors. A lab test online can show certain cancer tumor markers that can allow for treatment to begin in fighting this disease, which is ranked as the ninth most common cause of death in the U.S. Treatments for the disease can include removing the affected parts of the liver, chemotherapy and freezing the cancer cells.

Related Articles from Private MD:

News Categories:

Advanced Lipid Treatment I   Allergy Testing   Anemia and RBC disorders   Autoimmune Diseases   Bariatric Lab Testing   Blood and Blood Diseases   Breast   Cancer Detection and Tumor Markers   Celiac Disease Testing   Chlamydia   Coagulation and blood clotting disorders   Colon   DNA, Paternity and Genetic testing   Diabetes   Drug Screening   Environmental Toxin Testing   Female Specific Tests   Gastrointestinal Diseases   General Health   General Wellness   HIV   HIV monitoring/Treatment/Testing/Post Diagnos   Heart Health and Cholesterol   Herpes   Hormones and Metabolism   Infectious Diseases   Infertility Testing-Male   Infertitlity Hormone Testing   Kidney Diseases   Leukemia and WBC disorders   Liver   Liver Diseases   Lyme Disease   Male Specific Tests   Menopause/Peri-Menopausal Diagnosis   Musculoskeletal Diseases   Nicotine Screening   Organ Specific Testing   Ovarian   Prostate   Prostate   Sexually Transmitted Diseases   Thyroid Diseases   Transgender Hormone Testing-Male to Female   Transgender Hormone Testing-female to male   Vitamin D Deficiency-Diagnosis and Treatment   

Visit the Health News Archive: Click Here

Questions about online blood testing or how to order a lab test?

Speak with our Wellness Team: (877) 283-7882
Back to top