Coffee Consumption as a Preventive Measure Against COVID-19 Infections and Depression

Created on 2024-02-05T15:49:39-06:00

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The study found that the protective mechanism of coffee against COVID-19 involves inhibiting the binding of the virus’s spike protein with human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and reducing the activity of transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) and cathepsin L (CTSL), thereby preventing the virus from infecting cells.
Arabica coffee leaves, which share similar active components with coffee, can inhibit the entry of the COVID-19 virus and its variants into human cells.
They inhibit infection by preventing the binding of the COVID-19 virus spike protein with ACE2.
The study concluded that habitual intake of one or more cups of coffee per day was associated with a 10 percent reduction in the risk of COVID-19 infection, compared to those who drink less than one cup daily.