Smoking and consumption of coffee was somehow connected with declining risk of severe neurological development disorders-Parkinson’s disease.
This pattern was confirmed by New York scientists, who have taken more than learn to examine studies on the subject, which were published in academic journals in recent times.
This work was carried out under the direction of Karen Marder (Karen Marder) of Columbia University in New York. Scientists examined the data submitted in 48 studies related to Parkinson’s disease and smoking, and 13 studies, which focused on the connection with the use of this pathology coffee.
It turned out that cigarettes and coffee reduces the risk of developing the disease.
It has been reported that smokers for the risk of Parkinson’s disease was 60% lower. Less prone to the disease are those who smoke, but by the time the study leave. The habit of drinking coffee reduced the risk by an average of 30%. At the same time, women have the greatest effect was manifested in the moderate consumption of wine, and men were more supportive of large quantities of coffee.
According to scientists, the results do not mean that cigarettes and coffee protect against Parkinson’s disease. They have not been able to see a clear causal relationship.
Perhaps, as stated in an editorial commentary published on the Annals of Neurology performance, there are some common genetic mechanisms that determine the risk of disease and addiction to coffee and cigarettes.
In any event, as noted by the authors of this work, the positive effects of smoking are far outweighed by the negative impact on the development of cancer, heart disease, respiratory tract infections and overall mortality.
Nevertheless, understanding the mechanisms that underlie the relation of smoking and coffee consumption with Parkinson’s disease would help to find methods of treatment and prevention.
