13 Health Benefits of Coffee, Based on Science

8. May Protect Your Liver

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Your liver is an amazing organ that carries out hundreds of important functions.

Several common diseases primarily affect the liver, including hepatitis, fatty liver disease and many others.

Many of these conditions can lead to cirrhosis, in which your liver is largely replaced by scar tissue.

Interestingly, coffee may protect against cirrhosis — people who drink 4 or more cups per day have up to an 80% lower risk (35

, 36, 37).

Summary

Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of cirrhosis, which can be caused by several diseases that affect the liver.