A new Harvard study of 130,000 individuals links drinking 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee daily to an 18% lower risk of dementia, showing neuroprotective benefits even for those with a high genetic predisposition.

266 points by CoffeeTeaJournal a day ago on reddit | 22 comments

As someone who spends a lot of time documenting coffee culture and brewing methods at Coffee Tea Journal, I find the emphasis on caffeinated coffee in this study really intriguing. It suggests the distinct bioactive compounds in the roasted beans (like chlorogenic acids) might be working synergistically with caffeine for brain health. It really makes you appreciate that morning ritual a bit more! What’s your preferred brewing method for those daily 2-3 cups?