In a new study, researchers looked at whether coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer. The researchers collected data from prostate cancer patients before and after diagnosis. They also asked patients about their diet and beverage consumption. Then, they performed a follow-up analysis five years later. They looked at whether coffee intake predicted a reduced risk of prostate cancer recurrence or progression. The study found that 12% of prostate cancer patients consumed four or more cups of coffee per day.
Caffeine can aggravate prostate problems
However, despite this concern, there are some benefits to drinking coffee.Drinking one or two cups of coffee per day may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by almost a third. Those who drink four or more cups of coffee a day may even be able to delay or prevent the disease from recurring.
If you’re concerned that coffee could aggravate your prostate problems, you should reduce your intake. It can also cause a bacterial infection that irritates the prostate gland.
Coffee intake increases prostate cancer risk
The strongest associations were seen among men who consumed six or more cups of coffee per day. The association between coffee consumption and prostate cancer was stronger for men with aggressive cancer. Moreover, coffee consumption was associated with a decreased risk of nonlethal and high-grade cancers.
