Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it true that coffee protects against Type II diabetes?
A: At this stage it would not be appropriate to conclude that coffee protects against Type II diabetes, however, epidemiological research to date suggests coffee may have a protective effect.

Q: How may coffee protect against Type II diabetes?
A: The exact cause and effect has yet to be identified. There are several hypotheses and research into the possible mechanism of protection is ongoing at several research centres.

Q: Does all coffee have the same effect?
A: Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee has been shown to be associated with a reduced risk in onset of Type II diabetes.

Q: How much coffee would a person need to derive any beneficial effects?
A: Research papers vary in the amount of coffee recorded at which the effect was seen. Most research papers that have been published on this subject suggest that positive effects are observed at consumption levels of three to four cups of coffee per day.