5 cups of coffee a day can lead to obesity!

A first-of-its-kind study has warned that drinking five cups of coffee a day may lead to obesity and chronic disease. The study found that five coffees doubled the fat around the organs in the abdomen which could lead to deadly conditions. Chlorogenic Acid (CGA) present in coffee was thought to have health benefits but the study found that too much of it may build up fat and cause other health problems. Researchers from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR) and the University of Western Australia discovered that the beverage can worsen obesity. Mice which were given a dose of five cups of coffee developed twice the amount of visceral fat. This fat is the most dangerous form of fat that collects around the organs in the abdomen. In a report by news.com.au, University of WA professor Kevin Croft said that previous studies had only tested small amounts of coffee equivalent to one cup of coffee a day. “Studies have shown that coffee consumption lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. With this in mind, we studied the effects of CGAs, which are very rich in coffee but also found in tea and some fruits including plums,” Croft said. “The CGAs were previously known for their health benefits -- increasing insulin sensitivity and reducing blood pressure and body fat accumulation,” he said.