Coffee benefits – coffee prolongs the youth of muscles

Scientists have found that the molecule contained in coffee improves the health and functioning of muscles, especially in relation to the condition known as sarcopenia. It is manifested by the gradual weakening of muscles due to cellular changes associated with aging.

And this adds to the long list of potential health benefits associated with one of the most popular drinks in the world, Forbes writes

We are talking about the trigonelline compound (a molecule called an alkaloid), which is found in large quantities in coffee.

A recent study published in the journal Nature Metabolism looked at trigonelline levels in the blood of several animal species and found that high levels positively correlate with muscle strength. Conversely, low levels correlated with sarcopenia, which is an age-related loss of skeletal muscle volume and strength.

“We were happy to discover in the course of joint research that a natural molecule from food interacts with cellular signs of aging. The advantages of trigonelline in relation to cellular metabolism and muscle health during aging open up promising opportunities for its practical application,” said one of the leaders of the study, Jerome Feige from Switzerland. .

The work was led by researchers from Switzerland and Singapore, but it also involved researchers from other countries, including the USA, Great Britain, Finland, Iran and Australia.

It is noted that coffee is associated with several potential health benefits, including improved cardiovascular health. In large amounts, caffeine can have a number of negative effects, including insomnia, anxiety, headaches, and restlessness. Therefore, it should be consumed in moderation.

As a reminder, UNIAN previously wrote that what will happen to your sleep if you stop drinking coffee.

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