Coffee Is Good For Your Eyes

I think I'm going to buy Starbucks stock. If the Cornell study that I just read really is true, more and more people will be drinking coffee. (If that's possible). Raw coffee, is just 1% caffeine, and it contains 7% to 9% chlorogenic acid, a strong antioxidant that prevents retinal degeneration in mice. The retina is a thin layer on the back wall of the eye with millions of light-sensitive cells and other nerve cells that receive and organize visual information. It's an extremely metabolically active tissue, demanding high levels of oxygen, which makes it prone to oxidative stress. The lack of oxygen and production of free radical lead to tissue damage and loss of sight. Degeneration of the retina can cause glaucoma, aging and diabetes.The study is important in understanding that natural foods can provide beneficial effects. Coffee is the most widely popular drink in the world, and the more we understand it, the more benefit we can get from that.Coffee has other benefits too. Previous studies have shown that coffee cuts the risk of Parkinson's, prostate cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and other age-related cognitive declines. So have another cup of Joe. It's good for you. (the article I read did not mention whether caffeinated or non caffeinated coffee was studied. My guess is it was caffeinated.)