Daily Coffee Consumption Linked to Reduced Liver Cancer Risk

WHO:

Women's Health - Hyunseok Kim, MD, PhD, lead study author and transplant hepatologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Raffi Karagozian, MD, transplant hepatologist at Tufts Medical Center; Marie L. Borum, MD, director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Disease at George Washington University.

WHAT:

Women's Health - A study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology analyzed data on the diets and overall health of nearly 355,000 adults.

Women's Health - Coffee drinkers had a 32 percent lower risk of cirrhosis, a 47 percent lower risk of developing liver cancer, and a 42 percent lower risk of dying from a liver-related cause compared to non-coffee drinkers.

Science Daily - Coffee drinkers showed healthier liver scans and blood protein patterns, with less fat, inflammation, and scarring.

WHERE:

Women's Health - The study participants were part of the UK Biobank, a long-running biomedical database.

WHEN:

Women's Health - The study tracked participants for about 13 years.

WHY:

Women's Health - The researchers concluded that moderate unsweetened coffee could be a simple strategy for liver disease prevention.

Women's Health - Coffee contains biologically active compounds that may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-scarring effects.

HOW:

Women's Health - The study found that coffee drinkers had lower levels of liver inflammation and higher levels of certain proteins indicating healthier liver function.

Women's Health - The benefits of coffee were observed even with one or two cups daily, with the strongest effects noted around three to four cups.

(UPDATED July 25, 2026 19:22 UTC)

A recent study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology reveals that coffee drinkers have a significantly lower risk of liver-related issues, including a 32 percent lower risk of cirrhosis and a 47 percent lower risk of developing liver cancer, compared to those who don’t drink coffee. Conducted over approximately 13 years with nearly 355,000 participants from the UK Biobank, the research indicates that even moderate coffee consumption, around three to four cups daily, can lead to healthier liver function and reduced inflammation. The findings suggest that the biologically active compounds in coffee may provide protective effects against liver disease, making it a simple strategy for prevention.