title: [Coffee can be beneficial for patients with liver diseases].
abstract: Coffee is one of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world. Consequently, it is important to consider the impact of coffee on health and disease. A daily intake of at least three cups of coffee is likely to have beneficial health effects, especially in patients at risk of liver diseases. Coffee has been associated with decreased liver inflammation, prevention of cirrhosis, reduced steatosis and lower incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma. It is not yet possible to make clear recommendations, but coffee can likely be included as part of a healthy diet for patients with liver diseases.
authors.affiliation: Afdeling for Medicinske Mave-tarm-sygdomme, Odense Universitetshospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C. maja.thiele@rsyd.dk.
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kjærgaard
authors.forename: Maja
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Thiele
authors.forename: Aleksander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krag
mesh_terms: D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000517:prevention & control; D003069:Coffee; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000517:prevention & control; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D003069:Coffee