Finnish study links coffee drinking to leaner physique
Finns are some of the biggest coffee drinkers in the world.
New Finnish research suggests that regular coffee consumption may be linked to a leaner body composition. Conducted by the University of Oulu, the study analyzed data from over 2,200 participants in the 1966 Northern Finland Birth Cohort. The researchers focused on the participants' coffee consumption habits and body composition when they were 46 years old.
The findings indicate that individuals who drank coffee regularly tended to have lower total body fat, reduced visceral fat, and higher skeletal muscle mass compared to non-coffee drinkers.
The study also revealed that men who consumed more coffee had higher levels of testosterone, suggesting potential hormonal mechanisms behind the association. Lead author Luca Verroest noted the significance of the findings, stating that while coffee is widely consumed, its effects on metabolism and hormones are still not fully understood. However, it is important to note that the study does not establish a direct causal link between coffee intake and the observed changes in body composition.
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