An unusual property has been discovered in coffee. The drink has a positive effect not only on the health of the brain and heart.
A link has been found between coffee consumption and the preservation of muscle mass.
The results of the research were published in the scientific journal Frontiers in Nutrition.
What scientists have discovered
Drinking coffee daily helps maintain muscle mass, as found in studies involving more than 8,000 people.
After examining data on the volunteers' habits and body weight, the researchers concluded that the muscle mass of people who drank coffee every day was 13% higher than those who did not drink coffee.
Scientists do not rule out the possibility that coffee may be recommended for consumption by patients with relevant problems.
The answer may lie in the anti-inflammatory properties of coffee and the antioxidants it contains.
However, this is still just an assumption.
To date, the only proven way to build or maintain muscle mass is strength training.
