A recent genetics study published in the Wiley journal highlights a potentially significant association between instant coffee consumption and an increased risk of developing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Unlike instant coffee, ground and decaffeinated coffee showed no associated risks. The study utilized large-scale genome-wide association studies to analyze data, suggesting that factors from the instant coffee production process could contribute to this risk. With AMD affecting millions globally, this research provides critical insights for dietary considerations among at-risk populations.
Instant coffee may increase the risk of AMD, and reducing its intake could help prevent dry AMD. People at high risk for AMD should avoid instant coffee.
The perceived link between instant coffee and dry AMD risk may be due to processing byproducts, additives or chemical alterations resulting from dehydration in soluble coffee production.
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