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Study: Caffeine may reduce the incidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes

Related Topics: Katarina Kos, type 2 diabetes

According to a study, having high levels of caffeine in your blood may minimize the amount of body fat you carry and your risk of type 2 diabetes.

The findings could lead to the use of calorie-free caffeinated drinks to lower obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to the researchers, who published their findings in the journal BMJ Medicine.

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Dr. Katarina Kos, a senior lecturer in diabetes and obesity at the University of Exeter, said the study demonstrated potential health benefits for patients who had high caffeine levels in their blood.